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These expert AirPods Pro tips will take your earbuds to eleven
Depending on your needs and expectations, the default setup may not always be the best.
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Last call for Christmas: These $199 AirPods Pro 3 are the perfect gift
The newest AirPods Pro are down to $199 and will still arrive in time for Xmas.
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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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Hate wireless? Apple's classic EarPods are under $11 right now
Stop losing your buds and get the EarPods for a mere $11.
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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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AirPods Pro 3 drop under $200 just in time for your last-minute shopping
The AirPods are down to $199 for the first time ever.
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The 5 best Apple deals you can still get before Cyber Monday ends
From AirTags to MacBooks, there’s something for everyone.
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We didn't think AirPods 4 could go any lower than its Black Friday deal but we were wrong
AirPods 4 with ANC drop to $99 as new Cyber Monday best price unlocked.
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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!
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Insane Black Friday deal drops AirPods 4 to less than an Apple Pencil
For the first time ever, the AirPods 4 are down to $69, nearly half off.
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Amazon Black Friday: AirPods 4 with ANC just dropped under $100 for the first time
This is, by far, the best discount we've seen for these earbuds.
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Black Friday sale slashes the better-than-AirPods Beats Studio Pro to an insane $150
The Beats Studio Pro are a steal for 57% off at Amazon.
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Wow! AirPods Pro 2 have plummeted to $139 with this blowout Black Friday deal
That's the best price we've ever seen for these earbuds.
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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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Whoa! Forget Black Friday, the AirPods 4 just dropped to a new best price
You can get a pair for only $85 at Amazon right now, a 34% discount.
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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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The Beats Studio Buds+ drop to best price ever
Amazon's Woot has slashed the earbuds down to $80, well below the previous best price.
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Get a pair of AirPods Pro 2 with a 365-day return policy for just $140 today
Amazon is selling a pair of 'Renewed Premium' AirPods Pro 2 for a new low price.
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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 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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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.
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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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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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AirPods 4 drop another $10 to within pennies of their all-time-low price
You can get the newest AirPods for just $90 at Amazon.
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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.
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AirPods 4 are back under $100 in this insane Amazon deal
Grab the best budget earbuds for the best-ever price.
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AirPods 4's lowest price ever is back—with or without ANC
If you missed Prime Day last week, this is your chance to grab AirPods 4 again at a steep discount.
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Rare Prime Day sale knocks this must-have AirPods Pro upgrade down to just $20
Comply memory foam tips will make your AirPods Pro more comfortable, secure, and sound better.
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Wow Wow Wow! AirPods Pro 2 are $150 for the first time ever!
Take $100 off Apple’s best earbuds in this Prime Day sale.
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iOS 26 feature that turns off headphones when you fall asleep isn't limited to AirPods
The upcoming feature appears to work on Beats headphones as well as AirPods.
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Unreleased Apple product revealed by mysterious code reference
An audio product is in the pipeline. AirPods Pro 3, or something else entirely?
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