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Can't decide between AirPods Pro and Powerbeats Pro 2? Don’t buy either… yet
Both options are great, but there’s something even greater on the horizon.
News
UPDATE: FIXED Here’s why your AirPods Max don’t have lossless audio over USB-C yet
An iOS 18.4 bug is blocking the update from installing.
News
iOS 18.4 AirPods Max update will add lossless and ultra‑low latency audio
Apple also released a new $39 USB-C to 3.5mm audio cable for connecting to analog sources.
Deal
AirPods Pro 2 drop to their 2025 low ahead of Amazon's Big Spring Sale
The AirPods Pro 2 are only $170 right now at Amazon.
News
Spike Jonze made an Apple movie starring AirPods 4 and Pedro Pascal
Feeling blue? Noise cancelation will cheer you up.
News
AirPods to get live translation feature in iOS 19 update
A recent report claims the feature is coming later this year.News
Apple’s smart home hub delayed to ‘align’ with ‘dramatic’ iOS 19 launch
The new device will now reportedly arrive in the fall with the iPhone 17.
Deal
AirPods 4 are back down to their all-time best price
Get Apple's latest earbuds for under $100 at Amazon right now.
Reviews
Master & Dynamic ME05 earbuds review
Master & Dynamic updates its old-school wired earbuds for the USB era.
Reviews
Creative Aurvana Ace Mimi review
The Creative Aurvana Ace Mimi sounds good, but the noise cancellation and control are not impressive.
How-To
How to tell if AirPods are fake
We explain how to spot fake AirPods, and how to check that your Apple AirPods are genuine originals.
Macworld Podcast
Podcast: Powerbeats, AirPods, and more
Today’s show discusses the state of Apple’s AirPods lineup, the new Powerbeats Pro 2, and more.
Reviews
Powerbeats Pro 2 review: Best fitness buds groove to their own (heart) beat
When you have the most popular fitness earbuds ever, what do you do for an encore?Deal
Bring Siri home with this super rare HomePod mini $20 discount
The Apple HomePod mini is $80 at Best Buy.
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Today's a great day to save big on the AirPods 4 and AirPods Max
These Apple deals are music to our ears.
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AirPods Pro 2 have dropped to their 2025 low just in time for Valentine's Day
Get your very own Apple AirPods Pro for $169 ($80 off) at Amazon.
Deal
These Beats Pro headphones are better than AirPods Max and nearly half-off right now
The Beats Studio Pro cost a third of what you'd pay for AirPods Max.
Deal
Apple's newest AirPods 4 have dropped below $100 for the first time
You can get the ANC-less version of the AirPods 4 for $99.99 at Amazon.Feature
Apple should smarten up the HomePod mini 2 with these 5 upgrades
A new HomePod mini may be on the way. This is how we hope Apple improves on the original.More Color
Apple's push into the smart home is a decade late but right on time
If Apple does it right, the company's absence in the market won't matter.
Updated
How to update your AirPods firmware
Keep your AirPods firmware up to date with these simple steps.
News
AirPods Pro 2 update ‘in coming weeks’ to expand hearing aid feature
Apple confirms that the U.K. will get the groundbreaking feature soon.News
Apple’s fall launches are shaping up to be a little smarter than usual
A new HomePod mini, Apple TV, and smart home hub are all on the way.
Best Picks
Best AirPods 2025: AirPods, AirPods Pro or Max?
In this AirPods comparison, we explain which AirPods are best and which are the most recent, and rank them.
Updated
Best over-ear headphones: AirPods Max vs the competition
Over-ear headphones are making a comeback. We have some advice and recommendations for finding the perfect pair.
Feature
AirPods Max fans: I switched to Beats Studio Pro and you should too
Apple's best over-the-ear headphones are not the ones that carry the Apple logo.
Reviews
Shokz Openfit Air review
Enjoy music while running through the forest and still hear the chirping of birds or the ringing of an approaching cyclist.Feature
Apple has big plans for the smart home in 2025
Apple plans to move deeper into the smart home market. But what does this mean for the HomePod?Feature
5 Apple products that will shape 2025–and beyond
If the rumors are correct, the next 12 months could be monumental for Apple.
Deal
You can still get this crazy AirPods Max deal in time for the holidays
The Apple AirPods Max are on sale ahead of the holidays.Reviews
Bowers & Wilkins Zeppelin Pro Edition
The veteran AirPlay speaker gets a ‘pro’ update that provides even better sound quality.News
Apple is about to switch to its own Wi-Fi and Bluetooth chip
Apple's wireless chip will replace Broadcom chips in nearly every product.News
Apple hasn't forgotten about HomePod after all
A new feature equips Siri with natural language understanding when playing music.
Deal
This half-off Beats Solo 4 headphones deal is music to our ears
The Beats Solo 4 are only $100 at Amazon right now.News
Will it ever arrive? Apple's HomePod with a screen reportedly delayed again
Long-awaited smart speaker now expected to launch in the third quarter of 2025.How-To
Check out this string of dongles used to connect an original iPod to an M4 Mac
Old tech meets new tech, thanks to a daisy chain of adapters.
Updated
AirPods are at all-time lows for Cyber Monday so grab these deals now
Apple's ubiquitous earbuds are extremely popular gifts, and often on sale, especially over the holiday shopping season. Find the best AirPods prices right here.
Deal
Get a pair of Beats Studio Pro headphones for an insane $160 today
Or score the Beats Solo 4 for $100.
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These AirPods Max are better than the USB-C model and just $399 right now
The Lightning model with wired mode is $150 for Black Friday.
Deal
We scoured every remaining Black Friday Apple deal and these are our favorites
And they're all shipping right away.Updated
The best Apple TV deals
Hoping to get a deal on Apple TV+ or Apple's Apple TV hardware? Apple's not discounting, but there are savings to be had.
Updated
Apple Black Friday 2024: What Apple's doing for Black Friday
Apple's 'sale' starts Friday. Here's what you need to know about Apple's give away of gift cards and the better deals we've found.
Deal
The fantastic Sonos Ace headphones are down to $349 on Black Friday
These may be better than the AirPods Max.Stay Foolish
Apple is most dangerous when it shows up late
The company understands that being first doesn't necessarily lead to success.Reviews
Bowers & Wilkins Pi6 review
B&W’s noise-cancelling earbuds go head-to-head with Apple’s AirPods Pro
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