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Apple's best AirPods were left in the cold at WWDC, surely it's time for a refresh?
By Oliver Haslam published
Apple's AirPods Max are pretty great headphones, but they missed out on features announced at WWDC. So is it time we saw a new version?
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AirPods Pro owners are the secret winners of WWDC 2023 — here's why
By Tammy Rogers last updated
WWDC 2023 WWDC had a lot to be excited about – but AirPods received some of the most exciting updates.
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AirPods are getting an upgrade with Adaptive Audio and more
By Oliver Haslam published
Apple has announced new improvements coming to AirPods including better device switching and Adaptive Audio.
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Prototype AirPods give us a glimpse into color options that we still need
By Tammy Rogers published
Some prototype AirPods have appeared that show we might have had some colorful options at one point or another.
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Which AirPods should you buy: AirPods Max, Pro 2, and every other model compared
By Karen S Freeman published
Apple offers AirPods with different features at a wide range of price points. We're here to help you choose the model that fits you best.
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AirPods 2 has a new rival thanks to Amazon's new Echo Buds at $50
By Daryl Baxter published
Amazon has announced an ultra-low-cost version of its Echo Buds, where it's sacrificed features for a bargain price.
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Hermès new AirPods Pro case will set you back a whopping $850
By John-Anthony Disotto published
Luxury fashion designer, Hermès, has released an AirPods Pro case that costs more than a 128GB iPhone 14.
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Beats Studio Buds Plus review: A worthy upgrade
By Tammy Rogers published
The new Beats Studio Buds look very similar to the old model, although lots of work has been done on the inside to make them better in almost every way.
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Mysterious, unannounced Beats Studio Buds Plus have shown up at retailers
By Tammy Rogers published
Beats Studio Buds Plus have long been rumored, but now they've started showing up in a bunch of stores.
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Would you buy modular headphones? Fairbuds XL bring repairability to portable audio
By Tammy Rogers published
Bluetooth headphones often feel like they aren’t built to last – but what if there was an alternative?
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How to turn spatial audio on and off on AirPods Pro and AirPods Max
By Bryan M Wolfe last updated
Your new AirPods Max headphones are even better when spatial audio is turned on. Here's how to activate this amazing feature.
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AirPods Max: price, ANC, colors, features, and everything you need to know
By Christine Chan, Luke Filipowicz last updated
The AirPods Max are Apple's first over-the-ear headphones under the AirPods brand. Here's everything you need to know
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Apple's stunning new AirPods Max alternative, Beats Studio Pro, are coming soon
By Tammy Rogers published
The aging Beats Studio seem to be getting an update, as revealed in a recent iOS beta.
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These AirPods Pro 2 earbuds are as cheap as they've ever been
By Oliver Haslam published
Apple's AirPods Pro 2 are now available at a great low price.
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AirPods Pro vs AirPods Max: Which should you buy?
By Mark Goldschmitt last updated
The AirPods Pro and the AirPods Max are both great headphones but are designed differently for different purposes. Let's find out which are the best for you.
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AirPods vital Bluetooth security patch has come to Beats headphones
By Tammy Rogers published
A security issue in Beats Fit Pro and Powerbeats Pro has now been patched.
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AirPods 2 vs. AirPods: What's the difference?
By Christine Chan last updated
If you're wondering what the difference is between the original AirPods and AirPods 2, you've come to the right place.
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$290,000 worth of fake AirPods and Apple Watches seized at Washington Dulles airport
By John-Anthony Disotto published
U.S Customs and Border Protection has revealed the seizure of 1000 AirPods Pro 2 and 50 Apple Watches in Virginia last month.
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