AirPods
Latest about Airpods
![The Apple AirPod true wireless earbuds pictured next to an iPhone](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/HHymTkpUBrS5HZiqwRcLid-320-80.jpeg 320w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/HHymTkpUBrS5HZiqwRcLid-450-80.jpeg 450w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/HHymTkpUBrS5HZiqwRcLid-500-80.jpeg 500w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/HHymTkpUBrS5HZiqwRcLid-650-80.jpeg 650w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/HHymTkpUBrS5HZiqwRcLid-840-80.jpeg 840w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/HHymTkpUBrS5HZiqwRcLid-970-80.jpeg 970w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/HHymTkpUBrS5HZiqwRcLid-1024-80.jpeg 1024w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/HHymTkpUBrS5HZiqwRcLid-1200-80.jpeg 1200w)
How to customize the left and right double-tap controls on your AirPods
By Lory Gil published
You can easily customize the double-tap controls on your 1st and 2nd gen AirPods – here's how.
![Beoplay](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/gowhs6Ly3DdiPKRjiiK3Rk-320-80.jpg 320w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/gowhs6Ly3DdiPKRjiiK3Rk-450-80.jpg 450w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/gowhs6Ly3DdiPKRjiiK3Rk-500-80.jpg 500w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/gowhs6Ly3DdiPKRjiiK3Rk-650-80.jpg 650w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/gowhs6Ly3DdiPKRjiiK3Rk-840-80.jpg 840w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/gowhs6Ly3DdiPKRjiiK3Rk-970-80.jpg 970w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/gowhs6Ly3DdiPKRjiiK3Rk-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/gowhs6Ly3DdiPKRjiiK3Rk-1200-80.jpg 1200w)
$150 off Bang & Olufsen HX headphones get you more bang for your buck than AirPods Max
By Tammy Rogers published
While they won't be delivered in time for Christmas, this is still an excellent deal should timing not matter. Luxury for less.
![AirPods Pro 2](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/r5MQ8VHFBgMmNUwmkqEq7F-320-80.jpg 320w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/r5MQ8VHFBgMmNUwmkqEq7F-450-80.jpg 450w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/r5MQ8VHFBgMmNUwmkqEq7F-500-80.jpg 500w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/r5MQ8VHFBgMmNUwmkqEq7F-650-80.jpg 650w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/r5MQ8VHFBgMmNUwmkqEq7F-840-80.jpg 840w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/r5MQ8VHFBgMmNUwmkqEq7F-970-80.jpg 970w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/r5MQ8VHFBgMmNUwmkqEq7F-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/r5MQ8VHFBgMmNUwmkqEq7F-1200-80.jpg 1200w)
AirPods Pro 2 return to all-time lowest price - with just enough time for Christmas delivery
By Tammy Rogers published
The AirPods Pro 2 have been reduced more than you might expect over the last couple of months, especially for the latest AirPods. This marks another return to their lowest-ever price.
![AirPods Pro vs AirPods Max](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Vy9ivX2GDTYpfXaukRW8xX-320-80.jpg 320w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Vy9ivX2GDTYpfXaukRW8xX-450-80.jpg 450w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Vy9ivX2GDTYpfXaukRW8xX-500-80.jpg 500w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Vy9ivX2GDTYpfXaukRW8xX-650-80.jpg 650w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Vy9ivX2GDTYpfXaukRW8xX-840-80.jpg 840w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Vy9ivX2GDTYpfXaukRW8xX-970-80.jpg 970w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Vy9ivX2GDTYpfXaukRW8xX-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Vy9ivX2GDTYpfXaukRW8xX-1200-80.jpg 1200w)
AirPods Max, two years on: Have AirPods Pro 2 made Apple's over-ear headphones obsolete?
By Joe Wituschek published
Opinion After two years with the AirPods Max, I find myself rarely reaching for them after picking up the AirPods Pro 2.
![Sony LinkBuds S](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/TY26pDZmmizPF8dB6mrWRV-320-80.jpg 320w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/TY26pDZmmizPF8dB6mrWRV-450-80.jpg 450w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/TY26pDZmmizPF8dB6mrWRV-500-80.jpg 500w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/TY26pDZmmizPF8dB6mrWRV-650-80.jpg 650w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/TY26pDZmmizPF8dB6mrWRV-840-80.jpg 840w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/TY26pDZmmizPF8dB6mrWRV-970-80.jpg 970w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/TY26pDZmmizPF8dB6mrWRV-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/TY26pDZmmizPF8dB6mrWRV-1200-80.jpg 1200w)
Sony LinkBuds S review: Fun colors but sound leaves a lot to be desired
By Tammy Rogers published
By no means the worst in-ear buds you can buy, the Sony LinkBuds S certainly leave a lot on the table when it comes to sound.
![Bose QC45](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/LHLeF7yM2fhK4pR4Gvi2ZE-320-80.jpg 320w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/LHLeF7yM2fhK4pR4Gvi2ZE-450-80.jpg 450w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/LHLeF7yM2fhK4pR4Gvi2ZE-500-80.jpg 500w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/LHLeF7yM2fhK4pR4Gvi2ZE-650-80.jpg 650w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/LHLeF7yM2fhK4pR4Gvi2ZE-840-80.jpg 840w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/LHLeF7yM2fhK4pR4Gvi2ZE-970-80.jpg 970w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/LHLeF7yM2fhK4pR4Gvi2ZE-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/LHLeF7yM2fhK4pR4Gvi2ZE-1200-80.jpg 1200w)
Grab these discounted Bose QuietComfort 45 headphones before Santa snaps them up for Holiday gift lists
By Tammy Rogers published
The Bose QuietComfort 45s are some of the best headphones out there and at this price the perfect gift idea for the commuter in your life.
![AirPods Pro with Cyber Monday text on top](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/TcKQYgVf4PosrgVVa6grfN-320-80.jpg 320w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/TcKQYgVf4PosrgVVa6grfN-450-80.jpg 450w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/TcKQYgVf4PosrgVVa6grfN-500-80.jpg 500w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/TcKQYgVf4PosrgVVa6grfN-650-80.jpg 650w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/TcKQYgVf4PosrgVVa6grfN-840-80.jpg 840w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/TcKQYgVf4PosrgVVa6grfN-970-80.jpg 970w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/TcKQYgVf4PosrgVVa6grfN-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/TcKQYgVf4PosrgVVa6grfN-1200-80.jpg 1200w)
Cyber Monday ends soon! Grab some AirPods before these deals are all gone
By Tammy Rogers last updated
Cyber Monday is the perfect time to score a saving on your next big audio purchase. If a AirPods deals are what you're after, we've got you covered with this ultimate guide.
![AirPods Pro 2 on a mosaic table](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/fWRuBYLbDbNaNAPPSgkyp-320-80.jpg 320w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/fWRuBYLbDbNaNAPPSgkyp-450-80.jpg 450w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/fWRuBYLbDbNaNAPPSgkyp-500-80.jpg 500w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/fWRuBYLbDbNaNAPPSgkyp-650-80.jpg 650w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/fWRuBYLbDbNaNAPPSgkyp-840-80.jpg 840w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/fWRuBYLbDbNaNAPPSgkyp-970-80.jpg 970w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/fWRuBYLbDbNaNAPPSgkyp-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/fWRuBYLbDbNaNAPPSgkyp-1200-80.jpg 1200w)
AirPods help track down a stolen car
By Joe Wituschek published
A pair of AirPods left in a car helped someone track down the stolen vehicle.
![AirPods pro 2](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/viLSJTM6wjxYYLxJMbXb9S-320-80.jpg 320w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/viLSJTM6wjxYYLxJMbXb9S-450-80.jpg 450w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/viLSJTM6wjxYYLxJMbXb9S-500-80.jpg 500w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/viLSJTM6wjxYYLxJMbXb9S-650-80.jpg 650w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/viLSJTM6wjxYYLxJMbXb9S-840-80.jpg 840w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/viLSJTM6wjxYYLxJMbXb9S-970-80.jpg 970w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/viLSJTM6wjxYYLxJMbXb9S-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/viLSJTM6wjxYYLxJMbXb9S-1200-80.jpg 1200w)
The best AirPods Pro 2 prices and deals
By Tammy Rogers last updated
The AirPods Pro 2 are out now, bringing their improved noise canceling and transparency modes to your pocket. Here are the best places to buy a pair.
![Sony WH-1000XM5](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/HqadsjLyqqkkiFPJP5HxhJ-320-80.jpg 320w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/HqadsjLyqqkkiFPJP5HxhJ-450-80.jpg 450w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/HqadsjLyqqkkiFPJP5HxhJ-500-80.jpg 500w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/HqadsjLyqqkkiFPJP5HxhJ-650-80.jpg 650w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/HqadsjLyqqkkiFPJP5HxhJ-840-80.jpg 840w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/HqadsjLyqqkkiFPJP5HxhJ-970-80.jpg 970w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/HqadsjLyqqkkiFPJP5HxhJ-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/HqadsjLyqqkkiFPJP5HxhJ-1200-80.jpg 1200w)
Not only are the Sony WH-1000XM5 better than the AirPods Max, they're cheaper too: and still in stock
By Tammy Rogers published
The AirPods Max are nice - but these Sony options are way better in so many ways.
![AirPods alternatives](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/fYrmvdVe56L368kueNLs2X-320-80.jpeg 320w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/fYrmvdVe56L368kueNLs2X-450-80.jpeg 450w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/fYrmvdVe56L368kueNLs2X-500-80.jpeg 500w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/fYrmvdVe56L368kueNLs2X-650-80.jpeg 650w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/fYrmvdVe56L368kueNLs2X-840-80.jpeg 840w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/fYrmvdVe56L368kueNLs2X-970-80.jpeg 970w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/fYrmvdVe56L368kueNLs2X-1024-80.jpeg 1024w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/fYrmvdVe56L368kueNLs2X-1200-80.jpeg 1200w)
Forget AirPods and save big on these alternative earbuds
By Bryan M Wolfe last updated
These true wireless earphones are great alternatives to Apple's AirPods, and you can save as much as $100 ahead of Cyber Monday.
![AirPods 2](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/yrQJS384wUfWmHY6cHnjDh-320-80.jpg 320w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/yrQJS384wUfWmHY6cHnjDh-450-80.jpg 450w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/yrQJS384wUfWmHY6cHnjDh-500-80.jpg 500w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/yrQJS384wUfWmHY6cHnjDh-650-80.jpg 650w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/yrQJS384wUfWmHY6cHnjDh-840-80.jpg 840w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/yrQJS384wUfWmHY6cHnjDh-970-80.jpg 970w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/yrQJS384wUfWmHY6cHnjDh-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/yrQJS384wUfWmHY6cHnjDh-1200-80.jpg 1200w)
The AirPods 2 are back in stock at Amazon, with that lowest-ever Cyber Monday price
By Tammy Rogers published
The AirPods 2 sold out in a flash over Black Friday - but now, as Cyber Monday rounds the corner they're back in stock at Amazon.
![Sony WF-1000XM4](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/8mcawEEyj8sqmEPAtJ9o9j-320-80.jpg 320w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/8mcawEEyj8sqmEPAtJ9o9j-450-80.jpg 450w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/8mcawEEyj8sqmEPAtJ9o9j-500-80.jpg 500w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/8mcawEEyj8sqmEPAtJ9o9j-650-80.jpg 650w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/8mcawEEyj8sqmEPAtJ9o9j-840-80.jpg 840w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/8mcawEEyj8sqmEPAtJ9o9j-970-80.jpg 970w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/8mcawEEyj8sqmEPAtJ9o9j-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/8mcawEEyj8sqmEPAtJ9o9j-1200-80.jpg 1200w)
Three reasons you should get the Sony WF-1000XM4 instead of AirPods Pro this Cyber Monday
By Tammy Rogers last updated
The AirPods Pro 2 are very good - but the Sony WF-1000XM4 might be even better - long name aside.
![Device Details screen of the Nothing Phone 1](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/VF4Wsiz22tc8EWxDnWnh8U-320-80.png 320w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/VF4Wsiz22tc8EWxDnWnh8U-450-80.png 450w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/VF4Wsiz22tc8EWxDnWnh8U-500-80.png 500w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/VF4Wsiz22tc8EWxDnWnh8U-650-80.png 650w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/VF4Wsiz22tc8EWxDnWnh8U-840-80.png 840w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/VF4Wsiz22tc8EWxDnWnh8U-970-80.png 970w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/VF4Wsiz22tc8EWxDnWnh8U-1024-80.png 1024w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/VF4Wsiz22tc8EWxDnWnh8U-1200-80.png 1200w)
AirPods finally get this critical feature for the Nothing Phone 1
By Joe Wituschek published
With the Nothing OS firmware update 1.1.7, users can finally track their AirPods battery percentage on their phone.
![AirPods Pro 2 on a mosaic table](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/pj5YJUUk347sN3YRoLRCe-320-80.jpg 320w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/pj5YJUUk347sN3YRoLRCe-450-80.jpg 450w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/pj5YJUUk347sN3YRoLRCe-500-80.jpg 500w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/pj5YJUUk347sN3YRoLRCe-650-80.jpg 650w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/pj5YJUUk347sN3YRoLRCe-840-80.jpg 840w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/pj5YJUUk347sN3YRoLRCe-970-80.jpg 970w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/pj5YJUUk347sN3YRoLRCe-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/pj5YJUUk347sN3YRoLRCe-1200-80.jpg 1200w)
AirPods Pro 2 have a secret design upgrade to unlock better audio
By Joe Wituschek published
Apple acoustics engineer Esge Andersen talks about how, with AirPods Pro 2, the goal was to put AirPods Max in your pocket.
![Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro Phantom Black](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/A33r2uj8arfcSpxdZPpn9E-320-80.jpg 320w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/A33r2uj8arfcSpxdZPpn9E-450-80.jpg 450w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/A33r2uj8arfcSpxdZPpn9E-500-80.jpg 500w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/A33r2uj8arfcSpxdZPpn9E-650-80.jpg 650w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/A33r2uj8arfcSpxdZPpn9E-840-80.jpg 840w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/A33r2uj8arfcSpxdZPpn9E-970-80.jpg 970w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/A33r2uj8arfcSpxdZPpn9E-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/A33r2uj8arfcSpxdZPpn9E-1200-80.jpg 1200w)
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro are the lowest price they've ever been on Amazon this Black Friday
By Rebecca Spear published
Samsung produces some of the very best earbuds on the market, including the Galaxy Buds Pro. They're currently discounted for Black Friday.
![Beats Fit Pro on iPhone](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/HDrExJYK9EDgiXRnKtzt7n-320-80.jpg 320w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/HDrExJYK9EDgiXRnKtzt7n-450-80.jpg 450w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/HDrExJYK9EDgiXRnKtzt7n-500-80.jpg 500w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/HDrExJYK9EDgiXRnKtzt7n-650-80.jpg 650w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/HDrExJYK9EDgiXRnKtzt7n-840-80.jpg 840w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/HDrExJYK9EDgiXRnKtzt7n-970-80.jpg 970w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/HDrExJYK9EDgiXRnKtzt7n-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/HDrExJYK9EDgiXRnKtzt7n-1200-80.jpg 1200w)
Beats Fit Pro combine the best of Beats with AirPods smarts — They're on sale for Black Friday
By Rebecca Spear published
Beats Fit Pro are some of the best active earbuds for iOS and Android. Right now, they're on sale for Black Friday.
![Sony WH-1000XM4](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/kCKUzqF8PnjbRsCkrDFM7c-320-80.jpg 320w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/kCKUzqF8PnjbRsCkrDFM7c-450-80.jpg 450w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/kCKUzqF8PnjbRsCkrDFM7c-500-80.jpg 500w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/kCKUzqF8PnjbRsCkrDFM7c-650-80.jpg 650w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/kCKUzqF8PnjbRsCkrDFM7c-840-80.jpg 840w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/kCKUzqF8PnjbRsCkrDFM7c-970-80.jpg 970w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/kCKUzqF8PnjbRsCkrDFM7c-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/kCKUzqF8PnjbRsCkrDFM7c-1200-80.jpg 1200w)
My daily driver Sony WH-1000XM4s are down to their lowest price ever - and take it from me, they're worth it
By Tammy Rogers published
The Sony WH-1000XM4 may be the previous model, but mine have done me very well for quite some time now - and you can get a pair for a whole lot less at Amazon.
Master your iPhone in minutes
iMore offers spot-on advice and guidance from our team of experts, with decades of Apple device experience to lean on. Learn more with iMore!