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Apple stumbles with latest AirPods Max firmware
Last week, Apple announced that lossless audio and ultra low latency would be coming to the AirPods Max with USB-C. It was a pleasant surprise for owners of Apple’s over-ear headphones, which have fallen behind the AirPods Pro in recent years when it comes to offering new features. Unfortunately, the company seems to have hit a snag in releasing the…
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My Favorite AirPods Are Cheaper During Amazon’s Big Spring Sale
We may earn a commission from links on this page.Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. As someone who has fully bought into the Apple ecosystem, my earbuds of choice are, obviously, AirPods. But it’s not just because I’m a fanboy (although I definitely am one): AirPods, particularly the AirPods Pro 2, are fantastic earbuds for…
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Apple Finally Made the New AirPods Max Worth Buying
Last year, I advised readers that the “second-generation” AirPods Max were actually a worse deal than the original pair. Apple was charging $549 for headphones that were virtually identical to the pair that launched in 2020, only with USB-C instead of Lightning. What’s more, Apple actually took away a feature with the USB-C pair: Unlike the Lightning AirPods Max, the…
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iOS 19 Might Add Live Translation for AirPods
If you own a pair of AirPods, you might have quite the futuristic upgrade arriving later this year. That is, unless you’re a former Google customer—otherwise this will seem a bit like old news. According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, Apple is working on a live translation feature for AirPods with the release of iOS 19. Gurman’s sources appear to be…
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My Favorite Amazon Deal of the Day: The Apple AirPods 4
We may earn a commission from links on this page.Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Credit: Illustration by Ian Moore and product image courtesy of Amazon. Prior to September 2024, any Apple user interested in active noise-canceling (ANC) AirPods would’ve had to shell out $250 for the AirPods Pro. With the release of the ANC…
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Apple’s AirPods 4 are down to their lowest price to date
Apple’s AirPods 4 are down to the lowest price ever on Amazon, Walmart, and Best Buy, where you can pick them up starting at $99.99. That’s about 22 percent off the $129 list price. These are the newest version of Apple’s base AirPods, launched in September with the iPhone 16. They support spatial audio with dynamic head tracking, which is…
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Powerbeats Pro 2 vs. Apple AirPods Pro 2 — which Apple earbuds win?
These Beats-brand buds put fitness first, with a secure, comfortable fit and the addition of a heart rate monitor. Very solid battery life and fun style pose a major challenge to the AirPods Pro 2. For Good battery life Comfortable, secure fit Dynamic, pulsing bass Great style Against Large charging case Some audio quality issues Heart rate monitor hiccups The AirPods…
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The New Apple AirPods Max Just Dropped to a Record Low Price
We may earn a commission from links on this page.Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Credit: Product image courtesy of Amazon. Apple’s AirPods Max are some of the best headphones money can buy—but they are also among the most expensive, normally at half a grand. An updated AirPods Max model was released in September, causing…
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10 hidden AirPods 4 features you should be using
The AirPods 4 are a great pickup for those who want the premium Apple true wireless experience without splurging on the flagship AirPods Pro 2. Two versions are sold – one with active noise cancellation – each delivering hallmarks similar to their pricier sibling. Many signature features are available on both models, including 5-minute quick charging, Adaptive EQ, audio sharing,…
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Best AirPods of 2024 – Consumer Reports
We’ve evaluated all of the headphones in Apple’s current lineup in our Yonkers, N.Y., sound labs and our testers have found significant differences among the models in terms of fit, sound quality, noise-canceling performance, and value for the money. To help you choose the right AirPods, we explain the pros and cons of each option, starting with the best all-around…
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