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Reviews
Sonos Roam 2 review
The Sonos Roam 2 portable speakers provide strong sound quality and AirPlay 2 support. Find out how good they are in our review.
News Analysis
Podcast: What will Apple announce at its September 9 ‘Glowtime’ event?
We talk about what we could see at the “Glowtime” event on this episode of the Macworld Podcast! You don’t want to miss this one!
News
Noise cancelation in the next AirPods Pro might be getting even better
Apple set to improve ANC with the 3rd-gen model, according to a new rumor. But when?
News
Get three months of Apple Music free, no purchase necessary, until September 23
The offer is good for all new subscribers, and must be redeemed on an iPhone, iPad, or Mac.
How-To
How to charge AirPods from an iPhone
If you have a newer iPhone, then you can use it to top up the charge on your AirPods. Here's all you need to know.
News
AirPods 4 with two new models still in Apple's 2024 plans
The second- and third-gen standard AirPods will be replaced in time for the holidays.
Updated
Students get free Apple TV+ with half-price Apple Music
Heading to or studying at University? Apple offers students half-price Apple Music and bundles a free subscription to Apple TV+.
News
The next HomePod might be more robot than speaker
Apple has ‘several hundred people’ working on the project, which will reportedly cost around $1,000.
News
Samsung products are even cheaper Apple copies than we thought
Redditor posts a photo of a misaligned Galaxy Watch Ultra display following quality control issues with the Buds 3 Pro.
Opinion
I never regretted buying an Apple device–until now
I would recommend almost all Apple products without reservation, but I'm not so sure about the HomePod mini.
News
Apple drops surprise HomePod mini update—but not the one we want
Space Gray is replaced by Midnight.
Apple Breakfast
Siri, wake me in 2025
Waiting for the next big thing: All the news, rumors, and tips you missed last week.
Different Think
A screen won't fix the HomePod's problems
Apple doesn't need to change the approach, it needs to change the execution.
Reviews
Beats Pill review
The new Beats Pill is a lot better than the the old one, but still lacks low end and suffers from slightly confusing controls.
Stay Foolish
Apple's next-gen HomePod could change everything we know about Siri
The long-awaited smart speaker could be a way to showcase the new and improved Siri.
News
Yet more evidence emerges of a HomePod with a display
The latest tvOS 18 beta contains our best evidence yet that Apple is earnestly working on a HomePod with a display.
News
New HomePod with a display could hijack the iPhone 16 launch this fall
Apple code reveals a new 'HomeAccessory' device that could be using an A18 chip.
News Analysis
Apple's HomePod speakers aren't as smart as we think
The current crop probably won't ever get Apple Intelligence—here's why.
News
Apple's next big thing? AirPods with frickin cameras
The 2026 upgrade will reportedly enable in-air gesture controls as Apple works to integrate more devices with Vision Pro.
Reviews
Beats Solo Buds review: The better AirPods budget option
If you’re thinking about buying Apple's cheapest AirPods, you should consider these first.
News
Apple just updated all of its AirPods and once again we don't know why
Apple rolls out firmware update for all current AirPods models and several Beats headphones too.
Macworld Podcast
Podcast: iPadOS 18, watchOS 11, visionOS 2, and more from WWDC24
This week we continue our follow-up coverage of Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference with a discussion about iPadOS 18, watchOS 11, visionOS 2, and the stuff Apple didn’t tell us about! It’s all in this episode of the Macworld Podcast! Be sure to listen in!
News
Tech breakthrough offers battery boost for Apple wearables
Supplier's new material for small solid-state batteries promises 100-fold leap in energy density.
News
These three features will make your AirPods better this fall
Your AirPods are about to get even better, especially if you have AirPods Pro.
Feature
Sonos Ace vs AirPods Max
Sonos' new headphones are fantastic, but its new app is still 'under construction.'
Deal
If you’ve always wanted a pair of AirPods, now’s the time to grab em
Get in for less than $80/£100.
Reviews
Beats Solo 4 review
Beats' more affordable on-ear headphones finally get an upgrade, but it's just enough to keep them competitive.
News
Beats tackles the low end with new $80 Solo Buds, Solo Beats 4 refresh
It's a long overdue update to the affordable on-ear headphones and a new super-affordable earbuds from Apple's other audio brand.
Updated
Best wired headphones for iPhone and iPad
There are some great Lightning or USB-C headphones available for those who want wired headphones. These are our favourites.
News
Report: Apple will finally replace its two oldest AirPods models this year
An AirPods Max update and a new low-end model are on the way.
News
This year's new AirPods models get noise-cancellation, lower price
They should launch alongside the iPhone 16.
News
Listen up: AirPods Pro to get 'hearing aid mode' in iOS 18
But the AirPods Pro hardware may not change this year.
News
Your HomePod is about to become a whole lot less annoying
An important change coming in HomePod Software 17.4 update will make playing music from third-party services much easier.
News
There's another unexplained firmware update coming to your AirPods Pro 2
Beta version 6E188 is for developers only, and Apple hasn't said what's changed.
News
Intrepid YouTuber DIYs the AirPods Max upgrade Apple refuses to make
You too can add USB-C to your high-end headphones for $45.
News
tvOS 17.4 beta reveals Apple is close to releasing a HomePod with a screen
Code indicates "Z314" device is in advanced development.
News
iOS 18 to mimic Vision Pro's visionOS interface, sketchy report claims
Apple set to bring 'elements from visionOS' into the iPhone and iPad interfaces, according to source.
News
There's another AirPods firmware update. And no, we don't know what it does
Bug fixes and other improvements. No, really?
Macworld Podcast
Podcast: What to expect from Apple in 2024
2024 promises to be a big year for Apple. What should we expect, besides the typical iPhone and Mac upgrades? It’s all on this on this episode of the Macworld Podcast!
News
Apple will reportedly launch two new 4th-gen AirPods models in 2024
The standard and Max models are set for an update, but the next AirPods Pro won't be here until 2025.
News
Upgrade your AirPods Pro to USB-C for just $99
Apple will now helpfully sell you a separate USB-C/MagSafe case for your AirPods Pro.
News
Apple releases fifth 2nd-gen AirPods Pro firmware update in less than 2 months
There’s a lot of ‘bug fixes and other improvements’ needed.
Best Deals
Best Cyber Monday AirPods deals
Apple's earbuds are extremely popular gifts, and even better to gift at these Cyber Monday prices.
Deal
Beats Studio Pro are over half off in this AirPods Max killer Black Friday deal
Amazon and Best Buy havet these great noise-cancelling headphones for the lowest price we've ever seen.
Mac 911
How to find missing AirPods or an AirPods or Beats charging case
Apple gradually extended Find My to provide ever-better tracking of lost audio hardware.
News
Apple is planning a major AirPods overhaul in 2024
But AirPods Max might not get the changes it needs.
News
Leaked Apple prototype teases an unreleased touchscreen HomePod
But it's not the touchscreen users are hoping for.
News