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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.
Reviews
AirPods Pro 2022 review
The new second-generation AirPods Pro look and feel nearly identical to the old model, but deliver a surprising leap in quality and features.
News
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.
News
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.
How-To
How to set up Personalized Spatial Audio for your AirPods
In iOS 16, you can scan your head and ears to make Spatial Audio work even better.
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.
News
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!
How-To
macOS Ventura finally brings full AirPods settings to your Mac
Here's how to adjust your earbuds' settings without picking up your iPhone.
News
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.
News
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.
News
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.
News
Leaker reveals details of new AirPods Pro
52audio shares detailed leak of second-gen AirPods Pro.
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JBL’s new TUNE wireless earbuds boast ANC and a 40-hour battery life at an affordable price
JBL’s new TUNE 130NC TWS & TUNE 230NC TWS wireless earbuds offer premium audio, long battery life and active noise cancellation for less than £100
News
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.
News
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.
News
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.
News
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.
Updated
Best wireless earbuds: Free yourself from the tyranny of cords
We put popular Bluetooth wireless and true wireless earbud models through their paces to find the best in the bunch.
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.
News
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.
News
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.
Mac 911
How to fix AirPods roaming behavior among your devices
Apple made it easy for AirPods, AirPods Pro, and AirPods Max to shift among all your devices, even when you donu2019t want that.
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.
How-To
How to fix AirPods disconnecting from iPhone
If your AirPods keep disconnecting mid-call or while you're listening to music, follow these steps to fix the problem
Best Picks
AirPods Pro vs Beats Fit Pro
Apple's best AirPods aren't AirPods at all. (But they kind of are.)
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.
Reviews
Beats Fit Pro review: Better than AirPods Pro
You get all the features of AirPods Pro with better fit, sound, and battery life. And they cost less, too.
Macworld Podcast
Macworld Podcast: Why you should buy the Apple Watch Series 7 or the new AirPods
Apple recently released the new Apple Watch Series 7u00a0and theu00a0third generationu00a0AirPods.u00a0Should you investu00a0in either product?u00a0Find out in this episode ofu00a0the Macworld Podcast.u00a0
Deal
AirPods Pro with the MagSafe charging case are down to $190
Amazon is selling the AirPods Pro with the new MagSafe charging case for $220, slashing $29 off the MSRP.
Reviews
AirPods (3rd gen) review
With better sound, fit, and features, the third-gen AirPods are the upgrade you've been waiting for.
News Analysis
The new Beats Fit Pro are basically a preview of the 2nd-gen AirPods Pro
The new Fit Pro are Beats' version of the AirPods Pro.
News
Apple discontinues several Beats headphones amid launch of Beats Fit Pro
The older models are being retired as newer products take their place.
Deal