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The Apple AirPlay speakers we recommend for music streaming
If you want a speaker to use with your iPhone, Mac, or to stream Apple Music (or another service) wirelessly, these are the best AirPlay supporting speakers. We compare HomePods, Sonos & more.
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Best over-ear headphones 2026: AirPods Max vs the best alternatives
AirPods Max face stiff competition. We compare Apple, Bose, Sony, Sonos, and more to find the best over-ear headphones you can buy in 2026.
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I used my AirPods to talk to someone in another language, and it actually worked
Apple's new translation feature isn't as seamless as it could be, but it's amazingly functional.
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Best earbuds for iPhone: iPhone compatible earbuds sound checked
These are the best iPhone compatible earbuds.
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Mystery solved: Here’s how to tell when your AirPods are updating
We have finally figured out a way to tell when your AirPods are actively installing a software update.
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AirPods Pro 2 and 3 firmware update now available
The firmware won't install until the earbuds and in the charging case, and the case is plugged in.
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Apple’s next HomePod mini and AirTag upgrades surface in leaked internal code
References to a new HomePod mini and a long list of AirTag improvements point to refreshed hardware arriving in 2026.
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It's Cyber Monday: Don't miss these great Black Friday deals on the Apple gear we'd buy!
We're still tracking Black Friday deals on Macs, MacBooks, AirPods, iPads, iPhones, Apple Watches so you can get all-time low prices for Cyber Monday. Grab them before they're gone!
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Black Friday has passed but you can still get these AirPods and AirPods Pro Cyber Monday 2025 deals
Apple's AirPods, Pro and Max earbuds are all still sale for Black Friday in these Cyber Monday deals. With prices dropping to all-time lows, these are the deals we'd buy!
Reviews
Audio Pro A28 W review: Classy stereo speakers with AirPlay 2 for Apple devices
Hi-Fi quality speakers, with an emphasis on wireless connectivity and streaming.
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Apple Black Friday 2025: Here's what Apple's doing for Black Friday
Apple's 'sale' runs Friday, 28 November to Monday 1, December 2025 and it will give away gift cards up to $250/£200.
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How my first iPod touch made me love Apple forever
We all remember the first time an Apple product felt different. This was my turning point.
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Audio Pro C10 MKII W review: compact yet powerful AirPlay speaker with great sound quality
This one-piece speaker beats Apple’s HomePod on sound and connectivity.
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Apple releases new firmware for AirPods Pro 3 and AirPods Pro 2
The update may have something to do with Live Translation expanding to the EU in the coming weeks.
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New HomePod mini imminent? Major retailer calls current model 'discontinued'
And other sellers are running suspiciously low on stock.
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A new setting in iOS 26.1 solves an annoying speaker problem
In iOS 26, you can now prevent audio from your AirPods from being automatically picked up by other Bluetooth speakers—including car speakers.
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Powerbeats Fit vs AirPods Pro 3: There isn't an obvious choice anymore
Both Powerbeats Fit and AirPods Pro 3 work seamlessly with the iPhone, but they’re built for very different kinds of users.
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Samsung’s Vision Pro killer is half the price and half a pound lighter
But will anyone actually buy one?
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Fender Studio review: Easy-peasy play-along and recording for the guitar player in your life
Fender's free guitar-focused Studio recording app/amp sim (Studio) is handy indeed for quick takes and practice, though it lacks features such as MIDI and loop recording
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Report: Apple's upcoming smart home tablet won't be as expensive as feared
Apple is apparently having its new Homepad manufactured in Vietnam and is targeting a price of $350.
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AirPods Pro 3 vs AirPods Pro 2: Which model to buy revealed
Newer is better, but there's a good reason to buy the older AirPods Pro.
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Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 review: Great sounding Bluetooth headphones
They are pricy, but with Hi-Fi sound in both wired and wireless modes and luxurious design and build quality, it's worth it.
The Macalope
Tired of ads on your Echo Show? Buy a HomePod
Amazon turns up the volume on ads as its smart speaker strategy flops.
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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.
Best Deals
Grab these top U.K. Amazon Prime Day deals on Apple kit before it's too late!
Save money on new AirPods, Apple Watch, iPad or Mac with these U.K. Prime Day deals.
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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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How to get Apple Music for free
There are ways to get Apple Music without paying, including a three-month Apple Music trial and other lengthy trials.
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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.
Macworld Podcast
Podcast: Why you should buy the AirPods Pro 3
Check out this episode to hear the latest about Apple’s AirPods Pro 3. Find out about how they sound, how they fit, how the heart-rate monitoring works, and more.
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AirPods Pro 3 review: Apple's biggest small upgrade ever
Better fit, better sound, longer battery, and the same price. What’s not to like?
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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.
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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.
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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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Apple's iPhone event is today, here's what to expect
Apple's September iPhone launch event is Tuesday. Find out what time the it will start, what Apple will launch and everything else.
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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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The upcoming AirPods Pro 3 will reportedly be missing one key feature
Tipster claims live translation won't be ready in time for launch.
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Upcoming AirPods Pro 3 rumored to get an exclusive AirPods 4 feature
Apple's new high-end earbuds may get the new, slimmer case that was introduced last year.
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Apple’s busy fall pipeline reportedly includes several long-overdue updates
New HomePod mini, AirPods Pro, and Apple TV on the way.
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7 AirPods Pro 2 features you won't believe your earbuds can do
Apple’s popular earbuds are jam-packed with cool features in iOS 18 and iOS 26.
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AirPods live translation feature likely coming to older iPhones too
iOS 26 code suggests you won’t need the iPhone 17 to use AirPods’ live translation feature.
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Surprise new AirPods feature will make sure they don't run out of juice
The latest beta adds a new indicator light when your case gets too low.
Reviews
JBL Tour One M3 Smart TX review: Bluetooth/wired Auracast headphones
An affordable alternative to the AirPods Max, with support for new Bluetooth tech that enables more than one device to share audio.
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