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Apple issues mystery AirPods firmware 8A358 update ahead of iOS 26.1
There are no details on what the firmware does, but it's available for all models with the H2 chip.
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The Beats Studio Pro drop to an insane $170 on Prime Day
This October Prime Day sale, Amazon slashed the price of the Beats Studio Pro to $170.
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Don't miss these Apple AirPods deals in the October Prime Day sale: ending at midnight
We'll track the deals so you can save big on a new pair of Apple AirPods, earbuds or headphones.
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AirPods 4 drop to their best price for Prime Day
October Prime Day brings us back the best prices for the AirPods 4 earbuds.
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These new Beats are the perfect Cosmic companion
Beats' newest earbuds come as a sport-ready refresh that makes the Beats Fit Pro feel new again. And they look good in orange.
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AirPods Max 2 rumors and release date: When will Apple update the AirPods Max?
It's almost five years since Apple introduced the AirPods Max? Here's what might be coming in the next generation.
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AirPods Pro 3 superguide: What's new and what's not
Here's everything new offered by the AirPods Pro 3, as well as the features you also get with the AirPods Pro 2.
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PSA: You can't use AirPods Pro 3 eartips on AirPods Pro 2
Apple made the new eartips incompatible with the old AirPods, and there's a good reason.
Deal
The brand-new AirPods Pro 3 already have their first discount at Amazon
Amazon somehow has these earbuds for $239 instead of their regular $249.
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Buying a pair of AirPods Pro 3? Stop and read this first!
A discounted pair of AirPods Pro 2 is a better deal for many customers.
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It looks like Amazon will keep selling the AirPods Pro 2 for $199
Amazon still lists the old model on its AirPods page with a new price.
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AirPods Pro 3 tester 'blown away' by heart rate sensing accuracy
DC Rainmaker's data points show that the AirPods Pro 3 is one of the only in-ear devices that are comparable to clinical-grade heart-rate monitors.
Deal
Make your AirPods Pro 2 fit just like AirPods Pro 3 for less than $19
The comfy Comply foam eartips are cheaper than they've ever been.
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There's a lot of new Apple stuff. Here's what's actually worth buying
Some products really jump out at me as more impressive and intriguing than others.
Macworld Podcast
Podcast: What you need to know about every 'Awe Dropping' Apple release
Apple held its big “Awe Dropping” and the biggest announcement was the iPhone 17 Air. We talk about the new iPhone and the rest of Apple’s announcements on this episode of the Macworld Podcast.
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AirPods Pro 3: A trio of big upgrades I can't wait to try first
New health features and Live Transcription make Apple's new earphones more useful than ever.
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Report: AirPods Pro 3 will have ‘better fit’ but no ‘major’ audio upgrades
The update arriving at today’s event will have a heart-rate sensor, according to Mark Gurman.
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Report: A higher-end AirPods Pro 3 is coming next year
IR cameras are believed to replace the touch controls on the earbuds.
Macworld Podcast
Podcast: Apple 'Awe dropping' iPhone event preview
On this episode of the Macworld Podcast, we talk about the products we expect to see: the iPhone 17 lineup, new Apple Watches, the new AirPods Pro 3, and more.
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