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Intrepid YouTuber DIYs the AirPods Max upgrade Apple refuses to make
You too can add USB-C to your high-end headphones for $45.
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Best wireless headphones for iPhone
Here are the best earbuds from Apple, Sony, Sennheiser, B&W, Bose and more, for use with iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch and Macs.
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Best wired headphones for iPhone and iPad
There are some great Lightning or USB-C headphones available for those who want wired headphones. These are our favourites.
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There's another AirPods firmware update. And no, we don't know what it does
Bug fixes and other improvements. No, really?
Macworld Podcast
Podcast: What to expect from Apple in 2024
2024 promises to be a big year for Apple. What should we expect, besides the typical iPhone and Mac upgrades? It’s all on this on this episode of the Macworld Podcast!
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Apple will reportedly launch two new 4th-gen AirPods models in 2024
The standard and Max models are set for an update, but the next AirPods Pro won't be here until 2025.
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New AirPods 2024: What to expect from the AirPods, Pro, Lite, and Max
We check out rumors about the AirPods Lite and AirPods Max and discuss when AirPods Pro 3 and AirPods 4 will come out.
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Upgrade your AirPods Pro to USB-C for just $99
Apple will now helpfully sell you a separate USB-C/MagSafe case for your AirPods Pro.
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Apple releases fifth 2nd-gen AirPods Pro firmware update in less than 2 months
There’s a lot of ‘bug fixes and other improvements’ needed.
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Best Cyber Monday AirPods deals
Apple's earbuds are extremely popular gifts, and even better to gift at these Cyber Monday prices.
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Best Black Friday AirPods deals
Apple's ubiquitous earbuds are extremely popular gifts, and often on sale. These are the best prices we could find in advance of Black Friday.
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Beats Studio Pro are over half off in this AirPods Max killer Black Friday deal
Amazon and Best Buy havet these great noise-cancelling headphones for the lowest price we've ever seen.
Mac 911
How to find missing AirPods or an AirPods or Beats charging case
Apple gradually extended Find My to provide ever-better tracking of lost audio hardware.
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AirPods vs AirPods Pro: Which is right for your ears?
Don't know whether to buy the AirPods (2nd gen), AirPods (3rd gen), or AirPods Pro (2nd gen)? Here's how they stack up.
How-To
How to tell if your AirPods are fake
Fake AirPods are widespread. We explain how to spot fake AirPods and AirPods Pro and check if your Apple AirPods are original.
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Another firmware update for the 2nd-gen AirPods Pro fixes unknown bugs
This is the third update since iOS 17 arrived.
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Apple is planning a major AirPods overhaul in 2024
But AirPods Max might not get the changes it needs.
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AirPods Pro bugfix firmware 6A305 comes just a week after the last one
With the new features in iOS 17 there were bound to be a few firmware updates.
Best Deals
Best Prime Day AirPods Deals
Want to save money on a new pair of AirPods? Amazon's annual Prime Day sale is a great place to look.
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