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The new AirPods Pro are already $25 off for Prime Day
Apple's newest earbuds get their first-ever significant discount.
Stay Foolish
Apple's next big thing could be the boost its smaller things need
Apple's languishing platforms could point to investment elsewhere.
Feature
AirPods Pro 2022: Should you upgrade?
Already have the original AirPods Pro and are eyeing the new model? We'll help you decide whether to keep what you have or upgrade.
Reviews
AirPods Pro 2022 review
The new second-generation AirPods Pro look and feel nearly identical to the old model, but deliver a surprising leap in quality and features.
News
Oh well, Adaptive Transparency for first-gen AirPods Pro in iOS 16.1 is a bug
Adaptive Transparency isn't coming to first-gen AirPods Pro after all.
News
One of the best new AirPods Pro features is coming to the original model
Adaptive Transparency appears as a feature in the latest iOS 16.1 beta.
The Macalope
Despite Apple's best efforts, Meta and Google are still out of control
Apple's ATT helps, but it can't fix everything.
Feature
Five new Apple products that could debut in 2023
Mac Pro, iPhone 15 Ultra, AR headset, 15-inch Air all on the horizon.
How-To
How to set up Personalized Spatial Audio for your AirPods
In iOS 16, you can scan your head and ears to make Spatial Audio work even better.
Stay Foolish
Why Apple's Far Out event was more about the future than the products
Chances are that the new features introduced in the iPhone 14 Pro and Apple Watch Ultra will eventually make it to other Apple devices.
Updated
AirPods Pro 2: Release date and guide to Apple’s new AirPods
Apple has announced the second-gen AirPods Pro. From design and release date to price and features, here's everything you need to know.
News
Apple announces new AirPods Pro for 2022
Apple unveils a new generation of AirPods Pro with additional features.
Macworld Podcast
Macworld Podcast: 'Far Out' September 7 Apple event preview
Appleu2019s big u201cFar Outu201d event is coming! We know weu2019ll see the iPhone 14, but what else? New Apple Watches? How about an update to the AirPods Pro? It's all in this episode of the Macworld Podcast!
How-To
macOS Ventura finally brings full AirPods settings to your Mac
Here's how to adjust your earbuds' settings without picking up your iPhone.
Feature
HomePod mini and the Apple smart home: Perfect together
The Home Pod mini has gone from a cheaper alternative to the center of Apple's smart home. Here's everything you need to know about Apple's newest smart speaker.
News
Updating AirPods might get a lot easier in iOS 16
A new submenu spotted in iOS 16 beta 5 suggests manual firmware updates could be on the horizon.
Macworld Podcast
Macworld Podcast: Can Apple raise its smart home IQ?
On this episode of the Macworld Podcast, we talk about Appleu2019s efforts in the smart home market and what we could see from the company in the near future.
News
All AirPods cases will switch to USB-C in 2023
Apple is set to continue its transition from Lightning to USB-C, but this may happen too late for the second-gen AirPods Pro.
News
Apple is reportedly developing smart speakers, cameras, and displays
New HomePods could be on the way.
Reviews
Focusrite Vocaster Two Studio review
Focusrite has designed this pod/video-casting kit to makes sense to the budding content creator. The audio interface and mic are surprisingly high quality, and the design metaphor is bang on.
Deal
Amazon’s incredible Prime Day AirPods deals are too good to pass up
Upgrade your ears and save big.
News
The AirPods Pro 2 might not be much of an upgrade
Apple's earbuds might eventually get heart rate monitoring and temperature tracking, but it reportedly won't be this year.
Feature
How Bluetooth LE Audio could amp up the next-gen AirPods
Bluetooth audio is about to level up with LE Audio and the LC3 codec. We can only hope these technologies are coming to AirPods and iPhones soon.
News
Leaker reveals details of new AirPods Pro
52audio shares detailed leak of second-gen AirPods Pro.
More Color
How the HomePod can be Apple's new iPod
The iPod was recently laid to rest. Now it's time for the HomePod to rise.
News
These X-ray shots of the iPod are mesmerizing
See Apple's revolutionary music player from the inside out.
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JBL’s new TUNE wireless earbuds boast ANC and a 40-hour battery life at an affordable price
JBL’s new TUNE 130NC TWS & TUNE 230NC TWS wireless earbuds offer premium audio, long battery life and active noise cancellation for less than £100
News
AirPods Pro 2 could be the sleeper hit of the fall
The next generation of Apple's flagship earbuds could bring high-end audio features.
Best Deals
Where to buy Apple's AirPods 3 (2021)
The third-gen AirPods offer superior battery life, an updated design and a range of new audio features. Here's where to find the best AirPods 3 deals in May 2022, whether you're buying in the US or UK.
News
Boy's eardrum 'ripped open' by AirPods Amber Alert, lawsuit alleges
Parents claim the emergency warning was so loud it caused vertigo, tinnitus, and permanent hearing loss in one ear.
Stay Foolish
Google features Apple should borrow for its next big thing
Apple is hardly one to ignore a good idea, even when it's created by a rival.
Feature
Five new features Google ripped off from Apple
Those new Pixel and Android features seem very familiar.
Feature
RIP iPod 2001-2022
Apple has discontinued the iPod touch, ending a remarkable two-decade run for its iconic portable music player.
News
The iPod touch is rapidly selling out all over the world
The iPod touch has been discontinued by Apple and stocks have already sold out in some places, including the U.S. Apple Store, but here's where you can still find one.
Macworld Podcast
Macworld Podcast: The AirPods report; RIP to the iPod
What's going on with the AirPods Pro? We talk about the state of Appleu2019s AirPods lineup–as well as the last stand for the iPod–in this episode of the Macworld Podcast.
News
After 20 years, Apple officially retires the last remaining iPod
Music streaming is everywhere, and so the iPod brand is deemed no longer necessary.
News
AirPods Pro and AirPods Max refreshes due this fall
At long last, Apple is rumored to be refreshing the AirPods Pro earbuds after more than two and a half years.
News
The iPod nano could have been so much more
In a different reality, the iPod nano might have been Apple’s first 'all-screen' device.
News
You can now rock out to Apple Music on Roku devices
One of the last major streaming devices not to have Apple Music finally joins the club.
Stay Foolish
Apple needs to think different again–and a little weird
Apple has a lot of products it can count on selling in droves. They're also boring. Apple can use this as an opportunity to take some chances.
News
The HomePod is suddenly selling for big bucks
Used models are selling for big bucks all of a sudden.
News
Apple Music adds DJ mixes in spatial audio
Jeff Mills kicks things off with an exclusive Dolby Atmos mix.
News Analysis
Could the next HomePod be a tiny Studio Display?
Apple is once again reportedly working on a new HomePod-Apple TV-FaceTime device.
Best Picks
Best music software for Mac
We've rounded up the best audio recording software for Mac, whether you are in a studio or at home these apps are worth a listen.
News
Google takes a page from Apple, will start selling Pixel parts for at-home repairs
Google will soon begin selling genuine Pixel parts through iFixit for at-home repairs.
News
Apple may shift AirPods strategy as demand for new models wanes
A new report suggests discounted AirPods 2 are outselling AirPods 3.
Updated
The next AirPods Pro
We know a lot about the next AirPods and AirPods Pro, but when are they arriving?
Mac 911
What to do if you can't log into your Google account on your Mac
You might face a blank screen instead of the Google login page you expected.
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