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UPDATE: FIXED Here’s why your AirPods Max don’t have lossless audio over USB-C yet
An iOS 18.4 bug is blocking the update from installing.
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iOS 18.4 AirPods Max update will add lossless and ultra‑low latency audio
Apple also released a new $39 USB-C to 3.5mm audio cable for connecting to analog sources.
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Spike Jonze made an Apple movie starring AirPods 4 and Pedro Pascal
Feeling blue? Noise cancelation will cheer you up.
News
AirPods to get live translation feature in iOS 19 update
A recent report claims the feature is coming later this year.
News
Apple’s smart home hub delayed to ‘align’ with ‘dramatic’ iOS 19 launch
The new device will now reportedly arrive in the fall with the iPhone 17.
Reviews
Master & Dynamic ME05 earbuds review
Master & Dynamic updates its old-school wired earbuds for the USB era.
Reviews
Creative Aurvana Ace Mimi review
The Creative Aurvana Ace Mimi sounds good, but the noise cancellation and control are not impressive.
How-To
How to tell if AirPods are fake
We explain how to spot fake AirPods, and how to check that your Apple AirPods are genuine originals.
Macworld Podcast
Podcast: Powerbeats, AirPods, and more
Today’s show discusses the state of Apple’s AirPods lineup, the new Powerbeats Pro 2, and more.
Reviews
Powerbeats Pro 2 review: Best fitness buds groove to their own (heart) beat
When you have the most popular fitness earbuds ever, what do you do for an encore?
Feature
Apple should smarten up the HomePod mini 2 with these 5 upgrades
A new HomePod mini may be on the way. This is how we hope Apple improves on the original.
More Color
Apple's push into the smart home is a decade late but right on time
If Apple does it right, the company's absence in the market won't matter.
Updated
How to update your AirPods firmware
Keep your AirPods firmware up to date with these simple steps.
News
AirPods Pro 2 update ‘in coming weeks’ to expand hearing aid feature
Apple confirms that the U.K. will get the groundbreaking feature soon.
News
Apple’s fall launches are shaping up to be a little smarter than usual
A new HomePod mini, Apple TV, and smart home hub are all on the way.
Best Picks
Best AirPods 2025: AirPods, AirPods Pro or Max?
In this AirPods comparison, we explain which AirPods are best and which are the most recent, and rank them.
Feature
AirPods Max fans: I switched to Beats Studio Pro and you should too
Apple's best over-the-ear headphones are not the ones that carry the Apple logo.
Reviews
Shokz Openfit Air review
Enjoy music while running through the forest and still hear the chirping of birds or the ringing of an approaching cyclist.
Feature
Apple has big plans for the smart home in 2025
Apple plans to move deeper into the smart home market. But what does this mean for the HomePod?
Feature
5 Apple products that will shape 2025–and beyond
If the rumors are correct, the next 12 months could be monumental for Apple.
Reviews
Bowers & Wilkins Zeppelin Pro Edition
The veteran AirPlay speaker gets a ‘pro’ update that provides even better sound quality.
News
Apple is about to switch to its own Wi-Fi and Bluetooth chip
Apple's wireless chip will replace Broadcom chips in nearly every product.
News
Apple hasn't forgotten about HomePod after all
A new feature equips Siri with natural language understanding when playing music.
News
Will it ever arrive? Apple's HomePod with a screen reportedly delayed again
Long-awaited smart speaker now expected to launch in the third quarter of 2025.
How-To
Check out this string of dongles used to connect an original iPod to an M4 Mac
Old tech meets new tech, thanks to a daisy chain of adapters.
Updated
The best Apple TV deals
Hoping to get a deal on Apple TV+ or Apple's Apple TV hardware? Apple's not discounting, but there are savings to be had.
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Apple is most dangerous when it shows up late
The company understands that being first doesn't necessarily lead to success.
Reviews
Bowers & Wilkins Pi6 review
B&W’s noise-cancelling earbuds go head-to-head with Apple’s AirPods Pro
News
Apple has bad news for AirPods audiophiles
The USB-C 'update' was it as far as the AirPods Max are concerned, according to a new report.
News
Apple accused of misleading consumers over AirPods Pro 'audio defect'
Class-action lawsuit complains of "false and misleading advertising" following reports of crackling issue.
How-To
Your AirPods Pro 2 can work as a hearing aid–here's how
Even if you don't have significant hearing loss, these features can make music and videos sound a lot better.
Updated
AirPods Pro 2 firmware 7B19 enables new iOS 18.1 Hearing features
The new firmware will combine with iOS 18.1 to let you test your hearing and use your AirPods Pro 2 as a hearing aid.
News
Apple updates firmware on older AirPods models version 6F21
There are no new features, just "bug fixes and other improvements."
News
Apple confirms iOS 18.1 is coming next week
Apple Intelligence features make their official debut.
Macworld Podcast
Podcast: Apple Watch Series 10 and AirPods 4 reviews
In this episode of the Macworld Podcast, we review the new Apple Watch Series 10 and the AirPods 4. Are these new devices worth your money? We talk about what we like, dislike, and more!
Best Picks
Best AirPods 2024
In our AirPods comparison, we explain which AirPods are best and most recent, and give our recommendations in our AirPods Buying Guide.
News
Apple updates AirPods Pro 2 firmware yet again as it prepares Hearing Aid feature
Firmware 7A305 comes just a week after the last update.
Reviews
AirPods 4 with ANC review
ANC support and a better fit make Apple's mid-range earbuds a compelling alternative to the AirPods Pro 2.
Best Picks
AirPods 4 vs old AirPods: What's new?
Apple has updated its AirPods range. We compare new with old to see whether you should upgrade or not.
Different Think
The 'new' AirPods Max are Apple at its laziest
Apple phones in yet another bare-minimum product update.
News
Apple updates iOS 18 firmware for AirPods Pro 2 and AirPods 4
Version 7A302 and 7A304 are out now.
Reviews
Bowers & Wilkins Pi8 review: great sounding headphones that support aptX
B&W’s new top-of-the-range Bluetooth earbuds sound great, and include a case that supports aptX technology for high-quality audio on Apple devices.
News Analysis
Podcast: Apple releases iPhone 16, Apple Watch 10, new AirPods, and more
We look at the news about the iPhone 16, the Apple Watch Series 10, new AirPods, and a lot more! Find out what you need to know about these new products!
News
Apple updates AirPods Pro 2 firmware to add iOS 18 features
The new firmware, version 7A294, adds nod gestures, Voice Isolation to calls, and low latency for Game Mode.
News
All the little things you missed in Apple's Glowtime event
There are some features and specs for Apple's new products that weren't part of the big presentation.
Opinion
Apple never wants you to take your AirPods out again
Apple is making a concerted effort with its earbuds, so much so that you'll put them on and will have few reasons to take them off.
News
Apple announces major AirPods 4 upgrade, minor AirPods Max refresh
There are also new hearing aid features coming to AirPods Pro 2.
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