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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.
Reviews
B&O Beosound A1 (3rd gen) Review: Great choice for outdoor music this summer
Strong sound and rugged design make the A1 perfect for a BBQ or beach party.
Deal
Amazon Prime Day 2025: When is Prime Day and how to get the best deals
Prime Day is here from July 8-11, bringing tons of discounts, including sales on our favorite Apple tech.
Deal
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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AirPods vs AirPods Pro: Which is right for your ears?
Don't know whether to buy the AirPods 4, AirPods 4 with ANC, or AirPods Pro 2? Here's how they stack up.
News
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.
News
Unreleased Apple product revealed by mysterious code reference
An audio product is in the pipeline. AirPods Pro 3, or something else entirely?
News
Apple’s 2025 roadmap is missing a major product badly in need of an update
AirPods Pro might go more than three years between releases.
News
Hey AirPods users, you can soon beta-test new features coming this fall
In July you'll be able to try out the studio-quality recording and camera remote features announced at WWDC last week.
News
iOS 26 hints at upcoming AirPods Pro 3 release
The new iPhone operating system contains code that mentions the yet-to-be-released earphones.
News
Surprise, your original HomePod isn't obsolete yet
Apple won’t abandon the 1st-gen model with HomePod Software 26, report claims.
Feature
These 7 features will elevate AirPods Pro 3
The AirPods Pro 2 are great, but there’s still room for improvement.
Reviews
Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3 review: Great sounding headphones at a good price
The Hi-Fi veterans at B&W show Apple how to make a classy and affordable set of cans.
Reviews
Soundcore AeroClip review: Clip-on open-ear earphones
The AeroClip impresses with its very balanced and good sound tuning for headphones that rest on the ear.
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Best AirPods deals this month
Find bargain deals for the AirPods, AirPods Pro, and AirPods Max.
Reviews
JBL Flip 7 review: Lightweight but rugged Bluetooth speaker ideal for outdoor music
A good all-round Bluetooth speaker to use with your iPhone, providing excellent sound quality, good battery life, and a sturdy, lightweight design.
Reviews
Huawei Freeclip review
The Freeclip is an exciting alternative to open-ear headphones with a headband.
Feature
This $20 upgrade saved my AirPods Pro from the junk drawer
Comply foam tips make a huge difference, and are worth every penny.
Macworld Podcast
Podcast: The state of Apple’s smart home efforts
We talk about Apple and its approach to the smart home–what it does now and what we could see in the near future.
Reviews
JBL Tour Pro 3 review
Earphones withe great sound and other features such as the touch display on the charging box and the USB audio connection.
Reviews
Shure MV7i review
For podcasters and live musicians who want to travel light, Shure has a microphone and interface for Mac, iPad and iPhone.
Feature
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.
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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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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