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News
AirPods to get live translation feature in iOS 19 update
A recent report claims the feature is coming later this year.
Deal
AirPods 4 are back down to their all-time best price
Get Apple's latest earbuds for under $100 at Amazon right now.
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?
Deal
Today's a great day to save big on the AirPods 4 and AirPods Max
These Apple deals are music to our ears.
Deal
AirPods Pro 2 have dropped to their 2025 low just in time for Valentine's Day
Get your very own Apple AirPods Pro for $169 ($80 off) at Amazon.
Deal
These Beats Pro headphones are better than AirPods Max and nearly half-off right now
The Beats Studio Pro cost a third of what you'd pay for AirPods Max.
Deal
Apple's newest AirPods 4 have dropped below $100 for the first time
You can get the ANC-less version of the AirPods 4 for $99.99 at Amazon.
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.
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.
Deal
You can still get this crazy AirPods Max deal in time for the holidays
The Apple AirPods Max are on sale ahead of the holidays.
Deal
This half-off Beats Solo 4 headphones deal is music to our ears
The Beats Solo 4 are only $100 at Amazon right now.
Deal
Get a pair of Beats Studio Pro headphones for an insane $160 today
Or score the Beats Solo 4 for $100.
Deal
These AirPods Max are better than the USB-C model and just $399 right now
The Lightning model with wired mode is $150 for Black Friday.
Deal
We scoured every remaining Black Friday Apple deal and these are our favorites
And they're all shipping right away.
Deal
The fantastic Sonos Ace headphones are down to $349 on Black Friday
These may be better than the AirPods Max.
Deal
AirPods Pro 2 are $95 off—cheaper than we've ever seen before
Apple's best earbuds are $154 right now at Amazon.
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.
Deal
The better-than-AirPods Beats Fit Pro just dropped to an all-time-low price
The Beats Fit Pro are 25 percent off at Amazon.
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!
Deal
The AirPods Pro 2 that double as hearing aids are just $169 for Prime Day
Get the 2nd-gen model with a USB-C case for $80 off.
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.
Sponsored
Why you need a better AirPods case
ESR’s range of attractive and affordable AirPods cases provide protection, performance and an ingenious secure locking mechanism.
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