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New AirPods ‘will launch tonight’
Mac-focused 'Unleashed' event set to include the long-awaited update of Apple's wireless earbuds.
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Apple unveils cheaper Apple Music Voice Plan and new HomePod mini colors
If you only ever want to use Siri to control Apple Music, you can subscribe for half the price.
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Apple's third-generation AirPods are finally here
Apple has finally unveiled the third generation of its AirPods earbuds after more than a year of rumors.
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Apple extends repair programme for ‘crackling’ AirPods Pro
If your AirPods Pro suffer from crackling sound and noise cancellation problems, they will be replaced for free.
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Apple’s latest hire could mean big things for Siri and HomePod
Bloomberg reports that Apple has re-hired engineer Afrooz Family to lead the HomePod team.
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Should I buy AirPods now or wait?
Want some new headphones? Considering Apple's AirPods? We advise on which ones you can buy now, and which ones you shouldn't.
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Apple extends AirPods Pro service program for sound issues
Appel has extended its AirPods Pro Service Program for Sound Issues for an extra year from the date of purchase.
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Future AirPods may be high-tech health devices that also play music
A report in The Wall Street Journal outlines Apple's ambitious plans for its AirPods earbuds, including enhanced hearing, reading temperature, and monitoring posture.
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New Apple products coming in October 2021
From new 14in and 16in MacBook Pros to the long-awaited AirPods 3, October looks like another action-packed month for Apple.
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Save £175 on the AirPods Max!
eBay slashes price on Apple's premium over-ear headphones – this is the cheapest we've ever seen them.
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Upgrade your home theater with $120 off the Apple TV 4K and AirPods Max
Get spatial audio for your home theater and save more than $100.
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AirPods join Find My network thanks to software update
You can now track the location of your AirPods with the help of other people's devices.
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How to use Conversation Boost to turn your AirPods Pro into a hearing aid
Apple has added Conversation Boost to the AirPods Pro, which uses microphones and Transparency Mode to boost the sound of people talking.
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Apple just made losing your AirPods Pro earbuds a thing of the past
Apple has updated the AirPods Pro and AirPods Max headphones with a new firmware update that enables expanded Find My support.
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Every AirPods model is very close to its all-time-low price right now
Amazon has slashed up to $70 off Apple's iconic earbuds and headphones.
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Apple ups the price of popular wireless earbuds by 40% in its online store
Apple has increased the price of the Beats Flex earbuds from $50 to $70 in its online store.
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Apple teams with A-Cold-Wall on gorgeous Beats Studio3 headphones
Beats by Dr. Dre, the Apple-own company behind Beats gear, has partnered with streetwear company A-Cold-Wall to produce the Studio3 headphone in a special colorway.
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HomePod gets support for Lossless Audio (again)
One of the most anticipated features for HomePod and HomePod mini is restored in HomePod OS 15.1.
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All the new HomePod features in Apple’s latest update
HomePod OS 15 is out now. Here are the changes and new features.
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Apple delays Find My network support for AirPods in iOS 15
Apple has updated its iOS 15 website with a note saying enhanced Find My support won't be arriving until "later this fall."
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Third-gen AirPods ‘will launch later this autumn’
Launch expected in October or November, with production of new earbuds now in full swing.
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Apple ‘to continue to sell AirPods 2’ – hopefully at lower price
Analyst says Apple will continue to sell old AirPods alongside the new 3rd generation AirPods – could mean a nice price drop.
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New Apple products coming in September 2021
From the AirPods 3 to the iPhone 13, it's sure to be a busy month for Apple. Here's everything to expect.
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Apple sends invites for 14 September iPhone announcement
Virtual event expected to see launch of iPhone 13, Apple Watch Series 7 and new AirPods.
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AirPods Pro are cheaper than ever in the UK right now
At just £175 from various retailers, it represents a £74 discount on Apple's top-end earbuds
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No new AirPods Pro before 2022
In a few weeks we might see a new AirPods, but they won't be the pro models…
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Third generation AirPods now being manufactured
Expect to see a revamped version of the regular AirPods at this autumn's iPhone event.
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Design concept imagines ‘HomePod TV’
Apple has discontinued the full-sized HomePod, but there are rumours that the company wants to reimagine the device.
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Apple ‘planning multiple events’ this autumn
Apple will unveil its new iPhone, AirPods, Apple Watch, iPad and MacBook Pro at events in September, October and November.
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Save a bundle on either AirPods or AirPods Pro today
Amazon is selling AirPods for $130 and AirPods Pro fr $190 today, very close to the all-time low.
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New AirPods Pro Conversation Boost feature available in beta
Spatial sound in Facetime and improved noise reduction are available – but you will need iOS 15.
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Google Maps finally has dark mode and home screen widgets
Google Maps for iOS is getting dark mode and two new widgets for traffic and search 'in the coming weeks.'
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Gurman: AirPods 3 to launch with new iPhone
Third generation Apple AirPods to be released this autumn around the same time as the new iPhone.
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Third-gen AirPods ‘will launch in September’
New AirPods likely to appear alongside iPhone 13 in blockbuster press event.
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You can now beta-test new AirPods software
But be warned: the procedure is difficult and there is a risk your headphones will stop working.
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Noise cancelling is coming to FaceTime, but you can get it now
New features coming to FaceTime this fall will reduce background noise on calls from/to Mac, iPhone & iPad. You can get them now.
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Google Maps can now tell you when your train is too crowded for comfort
A new Google Maps feature will let users see how crowded trains and busses are before they even get to their stop.
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New Apple products coming in August 2021
From iMacs to AirPods, here's what we think Apple will introduce this month.
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Production of third-gen AirPods to start in August
Revamped version of Apple's popular wireless earbuds will finally be with us in September or October.
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US Customs seizes record number of fake AirPods
Counterfeit AirPods Pro are especially popular, because they can be sold at a higher price.
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How to quickly delete the last 15 minutes of search history on your iPhone
Google is giving iPhone users a quick way to delete their last 15 minutes of search activity in the iOS Google app.
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HomePod to get lossless audio support with iOS 15
Apple has added a Lossless audio toggle in the latest HomePod 15 beta.
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Enjoy opulent audio with AirPods Max for $70 off at Amazon
Amazon is selling AirPods Max in Space Gray for $478, good for $70 off the MSRP.
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HomePods ‘bricked’ by latest software update
Software problems continue to afflict HomePod, following overheating issues with the 15.0 beta.
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HomePods ‘fried’ after installing software beta
Testers report serious heating problems with beta version of HomePod software 15.0.
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Where to buy Apple AirPods Max
If you've got £549/$549 to spare, here's where you can buy Apple's AirPods Max.
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New Apple products coming in July 2021
From MacBooks to AirPods, we round up the hardware announcements you can expect this month.
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No new AirPods Pro until next year, says reliable analyst
Well-informed Ming-Chi Kuo predicts AirPods Pro 2 will launch in 2022.
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Laptops Direct just slashed £50 off the Apple AirPods Max
The top-tier Apple AirPods has a max discount right now of £50. Here's where to get it.
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