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Everyone's getting in on the Apple 50th anniversary craze
Now you can buy an AirPods Pro 3 case and MagSafe wallet case in the style of an original Macintosh.
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AirPods Max 2 may look old, but these upgrades are big
Apple just updated its over-the-ear headphones with the H2 chip, and that brings a variety of improvements and new features.
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AirPods Max 2: Price, release date, new features and everything you need to know
AirPods Max 2 bring improved audio, the H2 chip, and refined features to Apple’s premium headphones. Here’s the price, release date, colours, specs and what’s new.
Reviews
Edifier Neobuds Planar review: In-ear headphones with a difference
With the Neobuds Planar, Edifier brings planar magnetic drivers to true wireless in-ear headphones. We put them to the test to see whether this special technology impresses in everyday use.
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Latest AirPods Pro 3 firmware update appears to fix ANC issues
As well as the usual ‘bug fixes and other improvements.’
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We’ll never see these colorful AirPods prototypes—and that’s a good thing
Apple apparently tested cases in colors other than white, but they don’t look right.
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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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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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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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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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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.
Reviews
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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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.
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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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