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Everything that happened at Apple’s 10 November event
Find out all the news from Apple's 'One more thing' event, which focused heavily on Macs
Reviews
Beats Flex review
Need headphones for your iPhone 12? The Beats Flex is Apple's affordable new option
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Can Apple generate excitement without new AirPods?
Tomorrow's event is significant, but Apple may struggle to sustain mainstream interest if it's all about Macs
News
Apple is recalling faulty AirPods Pro
If your active noise cancellation is not working or if you can hear a crackling sound on your AirPods Pro Apple will fix them
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Leaked photos reveal third-gen AirPods
New design of wireless headphones is larger and rounder than current model
News
HomePod mini release date, price & specs
We round up the launch details of Apple's HomePod mini, from on-sale dates to specs and features, here's what you need to know
News
Apple updates iPhone, iPad, HomePod, Apple TV and Watch
Software updates include new emoji, optimised battery charging for AirPods, volume level warnings, intercom function and bug fixes
How-To
iOS 14.2: Ask Siri for a personalized daily update on iPhone or HomePod
Siri can now give you a personal briefing on weather, traffic, your calendar, and news.
Deal
Costco is selling AirPods for $100 and you don’t need to be a member to get em
You can get a pair of AirPods with a wired charging case for $100 at Costco even if you don't have a membership.
News
Apple offers to replace AirPods Pro with ‘sound issues’
Malfunctioning AirPods Pro manufactured before October can be replaced for free
News
Apple may replace your AirPods Pro for free even if they’re out of warranty
Apple has launched a support program for AirPods Pro that experience cracking, static, or noise cancellation issues.
Deal
Grab a pair of excellent Beats Solo3 headphones for cheaper than ever
Amazon is selling the Beats Solo3 for $120 today only.
More Color
The Mac has its best quarter ever, and Tim Cook teases the future
Apple announced its financial results for the fourth quarter. Jason Snell takes a closer look at the numbers and Tim Cook's hint at a new venture.
News
New version of Apple Music for Android
Several long-awaited features are added in version 3.4, including automatic playback, improved search and crossfade
News
Apple explores proprietary search tools as walls close in on Google
A new report from the Financial Times speculates that Apple is working behind the scenes on its own search engine to prepare for a world without Google.
News
New AirPods delayed until next year
According to Bloomberg, we will have to wait a while longer for new versions of the popular headphones
News
Here’s how Apple will test you and your AirPods for ear wax
Apple's got a new tool for testing the sound coming from AirPods so that it can determine if wax is the problem
News
Apple reportedly plans to launch new AirPods models, possible third HomePod speaker
Two new AirPods models and a new HomePod speaker may be on the way,
Mac 911
How to manage the Bluetooth headphone connection dance among devices
You can pair with several devices, but have to manage connecting and disconnecting with most Bluetooth headphones.
Macworld Podcast
Macworld Podcast: What’s the deal with the HomePod mini?
Apple revealed the HomePod mini last week. Could it be the most important product Apple ships this year? We talk about the smart speaker and more in this episode of the Macworld Podcast.
How-To
How to use Intercom on HomePod, AirPods, iPhone and other products
Apple's making it possible to send and receive Intercom messages on HomePod, AirPods, Apple Watch, iPhone, iPad and with CarPlay
News
Apple releases HomePod software update 14.1 with Intercom and other enhancements
The new software adds support for HomePod mini and the just-announced Intercom feature, along with a few Siri tweaks.
Updated
HomePod: What you need to know about Apple’s smart speaker lineup
Apple's smart speaker, HomePod, takes aim at Amazon Echo and Google Home. Here's everything you need to know about it.
News
UK govt investigating if Apple Music and Spotify pay artists enough
A UK government committee is examining whether the music industry is being damaged by unfair streaming fees
News
HomePod mini cable won’t disconnect – addresses original model fault
The power cable could be disconnected from the original HomePod – but Apple says doing so can damage the speaker
Stay Foolish
HomePod mini: What it means to Apple’s smart speaker lineup
Of Apple's announcements this week, Dan Moren finds the HomePod mini one of the most intriguing. Does it make Apple a better competitor against Google and Amazon?
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HomePod to stream Dolby Atmos surround sound from Apple TV
Older HomePod is getting a new feature that the new HomePod mini isn't: it will stream Dolby Armos and 5.1 and 7.1 audio
News
Apple forced to ship EarPods to French iPhone buyers
'Hands-free' accessories required by French law to protect children from radiation
News
Prosser reveals dates for Mac event, AirPods Studio and iPad Air sales
Leaker Jon Prosser has been busy filling in the gaps from Apple's event: 17 November and 16 March are the dates of note
News
Apple launches new Beats Flex wireless headphones
So much for the theory that the company was phasing out the Beats branding
News
HomePod will soon support Dolby Atmos if you pair it with an Apple TV 4K
Virtual surround is coming soon to Apple's smart speaker.
News
Jon Prosser will shave eyebrows if AirPods Studio appear tonight
Leaker will suffer same forfeit if AirTags make an appearance, and promises to delete his account if iPhone 12 gets 120Hz screen
News
HomePod mini, new Apple TV to get location-tracking U1 chip
Apple plans to use the Apple Watch Series 6's U1 ultra-wide band chip in other new products
News
Apple takes down, then restores, Beats web page
Suggests Apple is preparing to phase out the Beats headphones brand in favour of AirPods
News
If these are the first real images of the iPhone 12 and HomePod mini, they look spectacular
Evan Blass has leaked seemingly official images of the new iPhones 12 and HomePod mini.
Deal
Apple’s AirPods Pro are cheaper than the regular AirPods today
Amazon's Woot is selling the AirPods Pro for $190 today, the lowest price we've ever seen.
Stay Foolish
What to expect at Apple’s October 13 event
Apple's holding its second event of the autumn, and Dan Moren has some thoughts about what announcements weu2019re likely to see.
Reviews
Aukey EP-N5 review: Entry-level ANC that gets it (mostly) right
The Aukey EP-N5 offer good sound and decent active noise cancelling for a wallet-friendly price.
News
Fresh leaks: Super-small HomePod mini, no AirTags at Apple’s ‘Hi, Speed’ event
Apple is reportedly looking to launch a new HomePod alongside the iPhone 12 at next week's 'Hi, Speed' event.
News
Prosser: AirPods Studio could be delayed
Apple's new over-ear headphones may not be ready for sale just yet. But are rumours correct about a November event?
Deal
This ‘micro’ Bluetooth speaker is 24% off in an early Prime Day special
Snag the Tribit StormBox micro speaker for $38.24 on Amazon. It's teeny-tiny, but produces a big sound.
News
HomePod mini could launch next week – l0vetodream
Leaker l0vetodream predicts that there will be a HomePod mini at the iPhone event – but not an update the the original HomePod
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Apple drops rivals’ audio products, AirPods Studio incoming
Competitors have to give way, as Apple makes space on its shelves for new AirPods headphones
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Apple kills support for the iPod nano
Fifth-gen iPod touch and seventh-gen iPod nano both join Apple's list of obsolete products
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iPhone 12 likely to ship without headphones
Apple's doing its bit to avoid electronic waste by removing the headphones from the box
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AirPods Studio to get iPhone U1 chip for gesture control
Component borrowed from iPhone 11 Pro will also enable over-ear headphones to calculate their position on your head
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Leaked video ‘reveals’ Apple’s new AirPods Studio
Grainy footage supposedly shows 'sports' edition of Apple's rumoured over-ear headphones
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