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Yet more evidence emerges of a HomePod with a display
The latest tvOS 18 beta contains our best evidence yet that Apple is earnestly working on a HomePod with a display.
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Save up to $150 on AirPods in Amazon's incredible blowout sale
Every model just hit a new all-time-low price.News
New HomePod with a display could hijack the iPhone 16 launch this fall
Apple code reveals a new 'HomeAccessory' device that could be using an A18 chip.
News Analysis
Apple's HomePod speakers aren't as smart as we think
The current crop probably won't ever get Apple Intelligence—here's why.
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Apple's next big thing? AirPods with frickin cameras
The 2026 upgrade will reportedly enable in-air gesture controls as Apple works to integrate more devices with Vision Pro.
Reviews
Beats Solo Buds review: The better AirPods budget option
If you’re thinking about buying Apple's cheapest AirPods, you should consider these first.
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Apple just updated all of its AirPods and once again we don't know why
Apple rolls out firmware update for all current AirPods models and several Beats headphones too.
Macworld Podcast
Podcast: iPadOS 18, watchOS 11, visionOS 2, and more from WWDC24
This week we continue our follow-up coverage of Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference with a discussion about iPadOS 18, watchOS 11, visionOS 2, and the stuff Apple didn’t tell us about! It’s all in this episode of the Macworld Podcast! Be sure to listen in!
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Tech breakthrough offers battery boost for Apple wearables
Supplier's new material for small solid-state batteries promises 100-fold leap in energy density.
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These Beats Studio Pro headphones are better than AirPods Max for hundreds less
Get the Beats Studio Pro for $180, a savings of $170 and $370 less than AirPods Max.
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These AirPods are down to a budget-friendly $80 just in time for summer
AirPods can be pretty pricey, but Amazon has them down for $40 off right now
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These three features will make your AirPods better this fall
Your AirPods are about to get even better, especially if you have AirPods Pro.
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Sonos Ace vs AirPods Max
Sonos' new headphones are fantastic, but its new app is still 'under construction.'
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You can save over $200 on a pair of AirPods Max at Target right now
These 'like-new' refurbished AirPods Max are just $336.
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The brand-new Beats Solo 4 are $50 off right now
We found the super comfortable Beats Solo 4 for $149.95.
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The AirPods Max are $100 off for the first time in months
If you don't want to wait for a new model, you can get the current AirPods Max for just $450.
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If you’ve always wanted a pair of AirPods, now’s the time to grab em
Get in for less than $80/£100.
Reviews
Beats Solo 4 review
Beats' more affordable on-ear headphones finally get an upgrade, but it's just enough to keep them competitive.
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Get ready for new iPads with this all-time low deal on AirPods Pro
Get the 2nd-gen model with a USB-C case for $70 off.
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Beats tackles the low end with new $80 Solo Buds, Solo Beats 4 refresh
It's a long overdue update to the affordable on-ear headphones and a new super-affordable earbuds from Apple's other audio brand.
Updated
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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Report: Apple will finally replace its two oldest AirPods models this year
An AirPods Max update and a new low-end model are on the way.
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This year's new AirPods models get noise-cancellation, lower price
They should launch alongside the iPhone 16.
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Listen up: AirPods Pro to get 'hearing aid mode' in iOS 18
But the AirPods Pro hardware may not change this year.News
Your HomePod is about to become a whole lot less annoying
An important change coming in HomePod Software 17.4 update will make playing music from third-party services much easier.
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There's another unexplained firmware update coming to your AirPods Pro 2
Beta version 6E188 is for developers only, and Apple hasn't said what's changed.
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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.News
tvOS 17.4 beta reveals Apple is close to releasing a HomePod with a screen
Code indicates "Z314" device is in advanced development.News
iOS 18 to mimic Vision Pro's visionOS interface, sketchy report claims
Apple set to bring 'elements from visionOS' into the iPhone and iPad interfaces, according to source.
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There’s never been a better time to buy a new pair of AirPods
Amazon is slashing the price of every model to all-time lows.
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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?
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This all-time low AirPods Pro deal will get your ears ready for Apple Vision Pro
Get the 2nd-gen model with a USB-C case for $190.
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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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.
Best Deals
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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You won't find a better Black Friday deal than these AirPods Pro for $80 off
Walmart is selling the 2nd-gen model with a Lightning case for $169.
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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 are nearly half off in this insane pre-Black Friday sale
Walmart is selling the 2nd-gen AirPods for just $69.
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Why wait for Black Friday when the USB-C AirPods Pro are $60 off right now?
Amazon is selling the latest model for $189.
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Apple is planning a major AirPods overhaul in 2024
But AirPods Max might not get the changes it needs.News
Leaked Apple prototype teases an unreleased touchscreen HomePod
But it's not the touchscreen users are hoping for.
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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.
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Apple's AirPods Max killer headphones are a whopping 50% off for Prime Day
Get the Beats Studio Pro for $180.
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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