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Apple's week of updates continues with new firmware for all AirPods models
Here's how to update your earbuds and headphones.
Deal
Save big on any pair of AirPods you want in this huge Amazon sale
Get prices at or near all-time lows.
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Apple plans a wild AirPods case with touch controls
If the scheme becomes reality, you'll be able to view track info and access detailed controls without taking out your iPhone. But are the benefits worth the costs?
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The next AirPods Pro update might be a USB-C charging case
But Apple reportedly has u2018no plansu2019 to switch the cases for the cheaper AirPods to USB-C.
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Hidden iOS 16.4 reference hints at possible imminent AirPods launch
Unreleased model numbers could be related to the rumored $99 AirPods or 2nd-gen AirPods Max.
Deal
The new AirPods Pro with 2x active noise cancellation are $50 off right now
Amazon is selling Apple’s newest earbuds for $200.
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Apple is reportedly working on turning AirPods into a 'health tool' to boost hearing
Mark Gurman of Bloomberg, the Live Listen feature could be enhanced with FDA approval.
Deal
Get your sweetheart a pair of AirPods Pro for $50 off right now
Amazon is selling Apple’s newest earbuds for an all-time low price of $199.
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$99 AirPods are coming, but likely over a year away
Respected analyst predicts raft of AirPod launches, but not until 2024 at the earliest.
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Report: AirPods 'Lite' may cost less than $100
Apple is reportedly developing cheaper earbuds to compete at the lower end of the market.
Deal
Every AirPods model is on sale for at or near their all-time low price
Whether you're getting your first pair or upgrading, you'll find a perfect deal.
Deal
The 3rd-gen AirPods with MagSafe case are $29 off and in stock at Costco
Save and get them before Christmas.
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Skip Black Friday and get the 2nd-gen AirPods Pro for $50 off right now
Get Apple's newest earbuds for $200.
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AirPods Pro can double as cheap hearing aid
A recent scientific study found that the AirPods Pro can be just as effective as some prescription hearing aids in helping those with mild-to-moderate hearing loss.
News
The AirPods Pro 2's firmware update is now available for all AirPods
It's unclear what's changed, but users will hope "audio drift" has been addressed.
Best Deals
What to expect from Black Friday AirPods deals
We're here to share what you can expect in terms of 2023's Black Friday discounts, and where to save the most.
Deal
The new AirPods Pro are already $25 off for Prime Day
Apple's newest earbuds get their first-ever significant discount.
Feature
AirPods Pro 2022: Should you upgrade?
Already have the original AirPods Pro and are eyeing the new model? We'll help you decide whether to keep what you have or upgrade.
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Oh well, Adaptive Transparency for first-gen AirPods Pro in iOS 16.1 is a bug
Adaptive Transparency isn't coming to first-gen AirPods Pro after all.
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One of the best new AirPods Pro features is coming to the original model
Adaptive Transparency appears as a feature in the latest iOS 16.1 beta.
Stay Foolish
Why Apple's Far Out event was more about the future than the products
Chances are that the new features introduced in the iPhone 14 Pro and Apple Watch Ultra will eventually make it to other Apple devices.
Updated
AirPods Pro 2: Release date and guide to Apple’s new AirPods
Apple has announced the second-gen AirPods Pro. From design and release date to price and features, here's everything you need to know.
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Apple announces new AirPods Pro for 2022
Apple unveils a new generation of AirPods Pro with additional features.
Macworld Podcast
Macworld Podcast: 'Far Out' September 7 Apple event preview
Appleu2019s big u201cFar Outu201d event is coming! We know weu2019ll see the iPhone 14, but what else? New Apple Watches? How about an update to the AirPods Pro? It's all in this episode of the Macworld Podcast!
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Updating AirPods might get a lot easier in iOS 16
A new submenu spotted in iOS 16 beta 5 suggests manual firmware updates could be on the horizon.
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All AirPods cases will switch to USB-C in 2023
Apple is set to continue its transition from Lightning to USB-C, but this may happen too late for the second-gen AirPods Pro.
Deal
Amazon’s incredible Prime Day AirPods deals are too good to pass up
Upgrade your ears and save big.
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The AirPods Pro 2 might not be much of an upgrade
Apple's earbuds might eventually get heart rate monitoring and temperature tracking, but it reportedly won't be this year.
Feature
How Bluetooth LE Audio could amp up the next-gen AirPods
Bluetooth audio is about to level up with LE Audio and the LC3 codec. We can only hope these technologies are coming to AirPods and iPhones soon.
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Leaker reveals details of new AirPods Pro
52audio shares detailed leak of second-gen AirPods Pro.
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AirPods Pro 2 could be the sleeper hit of the fall
The next generation of Apple's flagship earbuds could bring high-end audio features.
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Boy's eardrum 'ripped open' by AirPods Amber Alert, lawsuit alleges
Parents claim the emergency warning was so loud it caused vertigo, tinnitus, and permanent hearing loss in one ear.
Macworld Podcast
Macworld Podcast: The AirPods report; RIP to the iPod
What's going on with the AirPods Pro? We talk about the state of Appleu2019s AirPods lineup–as well as the last stand for the iPod–in this episode of the Macworld Podcast.
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AirPods Pro and AirPods Max refreshes due this fall
At long last, Apple is rumored to be refreshing the AirPods Pro earbuds after more than two and a half years.
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Apple may shift AirPods strategy as demand for new models wanes
A new report suggests discounted AirPods 2 are outselling AirPods 3.
Updated
The next AirPods Pro
We know a lot about the next AirPods and AirPods Pro, but when are they arriving?
Deal
Apple’s noise-cancelling AirPods Pro just hit their 2022 low
Amazon is selling Apple's AirPods Pro for $175, a savings of $74 and the lowest price we've seen this year.
Best Deals
Where to find the best AirPods prices today
We scour the web for the best prices on AirPods, AirPods Pro and Beats Studio Buds.
Deal
Massive AirPods sale slashes prices of every model to near-all-time-lows
Amazon has slashed the price of every AirPods model, with all-time-low pricing on the AirPods Pro and second-gen AirPods.
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New Apple acquisition could bring real-time remixes straight to your ears
Apple reportedly buys UK startup AI Music.
Different Think
Apple's fashion distortion field makes no sense–unless you're in it
Gucci's dubious AirPods Max case illustrates the gap between the worlds of tech and fashion.
Deal
AirPods are back to their insane Black Friday low prices
Amazon has slashed the price on 2nd-gen AirPods and AirPods Pro.
News
The 2nd-gen AirPods Prou2019s killer feature could be lossless audio
Ming-Chi Kuo reports that Apple is working on a new wireless system to deliver lossless audio to the AirPods Pro.
Deal
Grab the new AirPods 3 in time for Christmas at an all-time-low price
Costco is selling a pair of 3rd-gen AirPods for $140, slashing $35 off the MSRP and promising delivery in time for Christmas.
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These gorgeous AirPods CT scans show Apple’s earbuds in a whole new light
Scan of the Month has used CT scans to showcase the AirPods inner beauty.
Deal
AirPods have dropped to unbelievable all-time-low prices for Cyber Monday
Amazon is offering deep discounts on all AirPods models heading into Black Friday.
Deal
Apple’s AirPods are down to $89
Walmart is knocking $40 off the price of the 2nd-gen AirPods, bringing them down to $89.
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