Macworld The executive shakeups at Apple continue this week with a new Bloomberg report saying that the company’s robotics team will be under new management. The team, which isn’t public but isn’t exactly a secret, has been working under John Giannandrea’s machine learning and AI group. ...   Mac Central

Macworld Leaker Majin Bu has published a blog post with a few new details about iPadOS 19 and iOS 19, and how they’ll work to improve multitasking and productivity. The first rumor concerns iPadOS 19, which we have already heard will feature improved multitasking and more “macOS-like” capabilities, while not actually running or copying macOS. ...   Mac Central

Macworld There are so many reasons to love the Apple iMac—the incredible display, powerful processor, pretty accessories—but this deal has to be at the very top: B&H Photo is selling the M3 iMac in silver or blue with 512GB of storage for $1,099, a massive savings of $600 and the lowest price you’re ever going to find. ...   Mac Central

Macworld As we get ever closer to the iPhone 17 launch, we’re starting to see more solid leaks of the new phones, and today we have another up-close look at the enclosure of all four handsets. And once again, the iPhone 17 Air looks insane. It’s one thing to read that the phone is less than 6mm thick—it’s another thing to see it. ...   Mac Central

Macworld This is not a sponsored post. I am not being paid to promote this product. But it transformed my experience of using AirPods Pro so much that I want you to know about it. Comply foam tips, which generally sell for around $20 on Amazon, make my AirPods Pro 2 more comfortable, more secure, and better sounding. ...   Mac Central

Macworld On Wednesday, Senator Elizabeth Warren wrote a stinging letter to Apple CEO Tim Cook, highlighting what she describes as the “special carve-outs” which the company has been given by the Trump administration, and seeking clarification about the process by which these were secured. ...   Mac Central

Macworld For years, the Apple was infamous for offering users little control over their iPhone experience, especially compared to Android phones. Through recent OS updates, Apple addressed common user concerns by unleashing the system, letting you customize its functionality and appearance. ...   Mac Central

Macworld Apple provides one clue in macOS as to which of many windows you may see on screen is the current frontmost active one: the “traffic light” red, yellow, and green buttons for close, minimize, and resize are lit up in color. That’s it. You can use Mission Control (F3) to shrink all windows to fit across your displays, but it doesn’t provide clues about the active one. ...   Mac Central

Macworld Apple’s ecosystem is known for strong security and a smooth feel, but your Mac or iPhone aren’t immune to sneaky pop-ups, trackers, or phishing attempts. If you want to double down on your privacy without losing the Apple experience you love, the AdGuard Family Plan is the easy $16 upgrade when you use code FAMPLAN at checkout. ...   Mac Central

Macworld The smart home market seems like it’s an ideal fit for Apple, but what does the company have to show for its efforts so far? On today’s show, we’re talking about Apple and its approach to the smart home—what it does now and what we could see in the near future. ...   Mac Central

Macworld Update April 24: The White House slammed the fines as a “novel form of economic extortion.” Apple has been battling the European Commission over the Digital Markets Act since practically the day it was first passed in 2022. ...   Mac Central

Macworld The new iPad is already a great value at $350, but today’s deal drops the price by another $30. This means you can get the new iPad in blue or yellow for $320 at Amazon, the lowest price we’ve ever seen and a fantastic bargain. Launched just a month ago, the 11th-generation iPad is the most affordable iPad you can get right now. ...   Mac Central

Macworld We don’t yet know if Apple’s iPhone 17 Air will be a commercial success when it launches this fall, but the unreleased slimline handset already has one fan. ...   Mac Central

Macworld The Apple Watch Series 10 disappointed some users last year. After hearing about major design changes for a while, the new Apple Watch turned out to be more or less identical to the one sold over the last few years. The display was just a tad larger and the body was slightly thinner, but overall it was very similar to the Series 9. ...   Mac Central

Macworld With the ever-rising popularity of video content, fast and convenient video converters have become essential. HitPaw Univd is a professional cross-platform application that enables you to easily convert videos, audio and images on Windows, Mac, online, and mobile phone, making it appealing to content creators and viewers alike. ...   Mac Central

Macworld In this article, we’re going to show you how to perform a clean install of macOS, but before we get in to how to wipe your Mac and reinstall macOS we will discuss the difference between a clean install and a plain reinstall of macOS, and why you might want to do a clean install of macOS. ...   Mac Central

Macworld Rumors abound that Apple is about to redesign all its operating systems, dramatically changing the devices we use every day starting this fall. It would be a perfectly understandable reaction to wonder why Apple would focus on aesthetics while so many parts of its business seem to be in turmoil. But I’m here to propose the opposite. ...   Mac Central

Macworld If you like using Windows apps on your Mac through Parallels Pro, listen up. Microsoft is going to phase out Windows 10 in a few months. If you had a Windows computer, you might be able to upgrade to Windows 11 for free. Mac users, don’t worry. You can still upgrade for cheap because it’s now only $14.97 to get Windows 11 Pro, but it won’t stay that way. ...   Mac Central

Macworld A new leak suggests that Apple is gearing up for “trial production” of the iPhone 17e, which is due for release in the spring of 2026. The Chinese leaker, “Fixed Focus Digital,” operates primarily on WeChat and Weibo, and has his ear to the ground of the Chinese supply chain. ...   Mac Central

Macworld Recent reports have said that Apple has plans for UI enhancements in iPadOS 19, which could make the iPad window management a little more Mac-like. But if you can’t wait until September for iPadOS 19, you could always turn to…Microsoft Windows. A developer called NTDEV figured out how to run Windows 11 on an M2 iPad Air. ...   Mac Central

Macworld We’re used to nice savings on Apple’s MacBook Air, but we can’t remember the last time we saw such a huge discount—even on last year’s model. The 15-inch MacBook Air with 512GB of storage is only $999 at B&H Photo right now, a whopping savings of $500 and the best price we’ve seen—or will likely ever see. ...   Mac Central

Macworld Leakers have revealed plenty of details about the upcoming iPhone 17 handsets, including changes to the external design (nothing startling: a range of new looks for the camera module, essentially). What we haven’t heard about is the range of new color finishes… until now. ...   Mac Central

Macworld With every iPhone launch, people are excited until they start to voice their frustration over Apple’s incremental hardware changes. The rage is typically justified. Over the past several years, Apple has given us largely tweaked iterations of the same device. ...   Mac Central

Macworld With great thanks to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, the Macalope is happy to report that we have something to talk about this week which is neither AI nor tariffs! And you thought it wasn’t possible. To be fair, the Macalope also thought it wasn’t possible, but he’s glad to be proven wrong. ...   Mac Central

Macworld AI tools are more powerful than ever, but the subscription fees add up fast. Instead of shelling out every month to use GPT-4 or Gemini Pro, you can get lifetime access to these heavy hitters through 1min.AI for just $79.97 (reg. $540), but only until April 30. Limiting yourself to just one AI tool means you’re missing out. ...   Mac Central

Macworld The M4 MacBook Air has a new color and a speedy new chip, and today it’s got an even lower price: Amazon has dropped the sky blue M4 MacBook Air with 512GB of storage down to $1,329 right now, a savings of $70 and the best price we’ve seen so far. This 13. ...   Mac Central

Macworld Apple’s M4 MacBook Air was released in March 2024, about a year after the M3 version was released. Apple appears to be on a yearly cycle with the MacBook Air, and the next generation could be released next spring. This article will keep track of what’s being reported, as well as offer a perspective based on Apple’s current lineup. ...   Mac Central

Macworld For all the optimism when it launched, it’s pretty clear that Apple doesn’t really know what to do with the iPad these days. You can’t kill off a product that brings in $8 billion in a good quarter and effortlessly dominates its market, but by the company’s lofty standards, the iPad has never been a true commercial blockbuster and likely never will. ...   Mac Central

UVI has updated Mosaiq to v1.5, now featuring an all-new Keyboard Mode. The update is available now as a free update with a special offer for new users. Fun, and instantly rewarding, Mosaiq lets users play a massive library of sound sources across 8 deeply customizable key tracks, tweak with 5 interactive effects, a powerful MIDI sequencing engine, and a modular effects engine, and explore ...   KVR Audio

Fanan team has released Truculentus, a comprehensive multiband multi-distortion VST effect for Windows designed for detailed audio processing. At its core, the plugin features a 10-band frequency filtering system that divides your incoming audio signal into separate frequency bands, each capable of hosting a different distortion type. ...   KVR Audio

Arturia has released V-Collection 11, a significant update to their flagship software instrument suite. V-Collection 11 introduces new instruments: the Jup-8000 V, a recreation of the Roland JP-8000; Pure LoFi, a hybrid sampler/synth focused on vintage sounds; Synthx V, based on the Elka Synthex; and MiniBrute V, a software version of Arturia's own MiniBrute hardware synth. ...   KVR Audio

Excite Audio has released Bloom Vocal Choir, a new instrument, saying: Excite Audio returns with Bloom Vocal Choir - a deeply expressive vocal instrument that brings the emotion and power of choral music into the hands of producers and composers. Stack harmonies using the intuitive sequencer all in key and in tempo with your projects. ...   KVR Audio

DamyFx has announced that Mr Jose, the AmpSim VST3 Plugin for Windows is now free. Mr Jose is an amp simulator inspired by the sound 1987 Marshall Plexy head with the modification made by electronics engineer Amp Guru Jose Arredondo modified guitar amps in the 80s for Eddie Van Halen, Slash, James Hetfield Steve Vai and many others... Read More   KVR Audio

FeelYourSound has released version 2.1.0 of its MIDI generator plug-in HouseEngine (VST + AU). HouseEngine is a specialized songwriting tool. It turns any chord progression into expressive piano rhythms, deep basslines, and catchy melodies. If you don't have your own chord progression yet, HouseEngine can generate one for you. ...   KVR Audio

Bitwig has released Bitwig Connect 4/12. It's more than an audio interface. It's a class-compliant, 4?in/12?out CV and MIDI-enabled audio interface with monitor- and DAW-control functionalities and a unique Bitwig Mode. As a bridge between software and external gear, Bitwig Connect is the perfect device to mark our debut into hardware. ...   KVR Audio

BlepFX has announced the release of filtrr, a nonlinear audio-rate modulatable 4-pole ladder filter. filtrr is not just a filter, filtrr is a nonlinear ladder filter that is capable of producing a large variety of sounds. It can be modulated at audio rate, either with internal modulators or by using an external CV signal. It's capable of self-oscillation. ...   KVR Audio

Toontrack has released updates for EZdrummer and Superior Drummer. Changes in Superior Drummer 3.4.0 General: Minimum OS requirements have been raised to macOS 10.13 and Windows 10. EZdrummer 3 user presets will now show up in the preset menu. Plug-in parameters are now named like the macros that they control. ...   KVR Audio

Sample Logic has announced the launch of GrainScaper, a granular synthesis audio processor. GrainScaper allows users to import audio from virtual instruments, analog inputs, or audio files and transforms them using granular synthesis. ...   KVR Audio

Musio has announced the availability of 'Mic Position Mixes', a new feature for their Musio instrument platform. This update introduces a built-in mixer allowing users to control levels and compare different sound sources, including bespoke mixes and various microphone positions. ...   KVR Audio

Cherry Audio has released Yellowjacket, a virtual synthesizer that pays tribute to the legendary 1978 EDP Wasp synthesizer. Yellowjacket perfectly replicates the Wasp's distinct buzzy tone and its hybrid analog/digital design, while incorporating modern features that enhance its creative possibilities. ...   KVR Audio

Coriolis Lab has released HyperSplash, a plug-and-play Max for Live device that generates glitches and foley sounds through randomized functions. Use the [Chaos] button to create a continuous stream of sounds that you can edit afterward, or trigger individual sounds via MIDI notes. When you find a sound you like, save it as a preset and easily integrate it into a Drum Rack or other setups. ...   KVR Audio

sonicLAB has updated PolyNodes to version 2.1. The update adds custom MIDI CC assignment directly on the application interface. Changes: Any PolyNodes slider can be assigned a MIDI CC number by using a MIDI controller hardware with an intuitive MIDI learn process. The MIDI controllers value range will be automatically matched to the range of the assigned PolyNodes slider. ...   KVR Audio

Audio Modeling has updated Camelot to v2.3.0. This update is packed with your most requested features, new workflows, and powerful enhancements to take your live performance and music production to the next level. Whether you're crafting the perfect set, managing layers and scenes, or performing on stage, this update makes everything faster, smoother, and more intuitive. ...   KVR Audio

Sonnet Technologies has announced the Solo5G USB-C to 5 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter, a new budget-friendly addition to Sonnet's comprehensive array of Ethernet network adapters. Featuring NBASE-T (multi-Gigabit) Ethernet technology, the Solo5G adapter adds 5GbE, 2. ...   KVR Audio

Orpheus Effects has released PhiVerb, a reverb plugin that aims to cover all basic reverb use cases in one package. Its four distinct algorithms were designed with realism and high sound clarity in mind. PhiVerb features innovative UI design, as well as powerful tools to easily achieve the desired sound or quickly discover completely new ones. ...   KVR Audio

Toontrack has announced the release of the Beat Revamper EZmix Pack, a new expansion for EZmix 3 focusing on creative sound design and experimental mixing for drums. Here's what they say: If you're looking for ideas for whenever you stumble on a drum part or beat in need of a new suit, this collection of presets for EZmix 3 is what to reach for. ...   KVR Audio

Noisebud has released version 2.0 of Splitt, a free linear-phase spectrum splitter plugin for macOS and Windows. Originally developed for internal use during a mastering project, Splitt allows users to isolate and route low and high frequency bands to separate outputs for independent processing. ...   KVR Audio

Sampleson has released Predictor, a plug-in and standalone application designed to generate notes, triads, and voicings based on existing MIDI data. Predictor functions by learning from MIDI files. ...   KVR Audio

NoiseWorks Audio has announced that its vocal and dialogue processing tool, DynAssist, now features full ARA compatibility within Pro Tools. This integration enhances workflow efficiency by allowing dynamics processing without requiring real-time playback. With ARA support, DynAssist interacts directly with the Pro Tools timeline, enabling immediate analysis and processing of audio clips. ...   KVR Audio

Waves has released the Waves Free Plugin Pack, a collection of seven plugins including effects and instruments. The pack includes analog saturation, EQ, compression, reverb, a channel strip, amp sims and an FM synth. Future updates to the included plugins will also be free. ...   KVR Audio

A.O.M. has updated their plugins to version 1.18.5. Bug Fixes: [VST3][tranQuilizr, tranQuilizr G2] Manipulating parameters 49 through 58 from the plugin's GUI caused parameters 1 through 10 to change unexpectedly. This bug was introduced in v1.18.4. Fixed. [tranQuilizr] When manipulating the channel parameter of Band 2, the channel parameter of Band 1 changed unexpectedly. ...   KVR Audio

ToneLib has announced the release of TL BaxEQ. TL BaxEQ is a shelving equalizer based on the circuit designed by English audio engineer Peter J. Baxandall back in 1950. Its shelves have a wide and gentle Q-factor with a greatly minimized phase shift spread over a wide area, which gives them a very transparent and musical sound. ...   KVR Audio

BlepFX has announced the release of filtrr, a nonlinear audio-rate modulatable 4-pole ladder filter. filtrr is not just a filter! filtrr is a nonlinear ladder filter that is capable of producing a large variety of sounds. It can be modulated at audio rate, either with internal modulators or by using an external CV signal. It's capable of self-oscillation. ...   KVR Audio

Mensla has released Stereo Tool, a free VST3 and AU for Windows, macOS and Linux. Stereo Tool is an all-in-one stereo shaper with left-right and mid-side controls, unique mid-side saturation, and a dedicated mode for its customizable vectorscope. Read More   KVR Audio

2Rule has announced that version 1.2.0 of the free TugImgSynth is now available for macOS and Windows. New Features & Improvements: Intuitive Mouse Interaction: TugImgSynth now offers hands-on control directly from the UI: Left Mouse Drag ? Adjust horizontal line position or circle radius. Right Mouse Drag ? Move the circle freely in X/Y space. Mouse Wheel ? Smooth zoom in/out. ...   KVR Audio