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iFixIt: AirPods Max craftsmanship makes competition look like toys
iFixIt has completed its disassembly of the AirPods Max: is amazed at how repairable they and even forgives the high price
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Apple ‘planning subscription service for Podcasts’
Apple could offer exclusive ad-free podcasts to compete with Spotify, SiriusXM and Amazon podcasts
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AirPods Max users experiencing battery issues
Following latest software update some users report that the AirPods Max battery has dived to 0 or 1 percent in just a few hours
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New AirPods Pro set for launch in April
AirPods Pro will soon get a new design, and come in two different sizes
Feature
Apple report card: How we grade everything released in 2020
Apple launched a lot of new products in 2020. Here's what we think of all of them.
Reviews
AirPods Max review: Opulent audio that shouldn’t cost so much
Apple's high-end headphones look, sound, and feel great, but the price isn't right.
News
AirPods Max ‘suffer from condensation’ – reports
Cold weather and cold metal combine to cause condensation to appear inside of the headphones
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AirPods Pro 2 could come in two sizes
Leaked component suggests AirPods Pro may get a new design and come in two different sizes
News
AirPods Max release date, price & specs
Apple's new over-ear headphones, the AirPods Max, are available to buy right now (if you are lucky)
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18-watt charger now works with HomePod mini
Great news for anyone who has such a power adapter lying around
Reviews
If Santa didn’t bring new AirPods Pro, buy a pair for super cheap right now
Amazon's Woot is selling AirPods Pro for $189, cheaper than they're ever been.
News
New Apple products coming in January 2021
From the third-gen AirPods and a powerful new Apple TV to the AirTags and M1 iMac, we round up the new Apple products to look out
Updated
AirPods FAQ: Everything you need to know about Apple’s wireless earphones
How to get your AirPods set up, control your music with Siri, switch between devices, and more.
News
AirPods Max case ‘not required for low-power mode’
Apple clarifies AirPods Max power management, and explains what triggers the headphones' two different low-power modes
How-To
How to reset AirPods Max to factory settings
Having problems with your AirPods Max? Here's how to reset them
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New Apple AirPods coming in the spring
Third-gen AirPods with AirPod Pro-like design will launch in 2021
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AirPods Max first impressions are in – and they’re mixed
Reviewers' early impression of the AirPods Max is one of cautious scepticism
News
AirPods Max impressions roundup: A great fit with ‘really good sound’ and a terrible case
Those lucky enough to get their hands on a pair of AirPods Max headphones aren't sure they're worth the hefty price tagu2014but they're definitely nice.
Macworld Podcast
AirPods Max: Apple’s new headphones
Apple had one more thing for us this year: the AirPods Max. We talk about Apple's pricey new headphones on this episode of the Macworld Podcast.
News
Why the AirPods Max lack the U1 chip
Apple’s ultra wideband chip – the U1 – is apparently missing in the AirPods Max. One can only speculate about the reasons
News
Are the AirPods Max really worth £549/$549?
Apple's new over-ear headphones look good, but the company has its work cut out demonstrating value for money
Opinion
Apple’s AirPods Max are ridiculously overpriced, even if they deliver audiophile quality sound
Apple launched its new studio-style AirPods Max on Tuesday and theyu2019re not just expensive, theyu2019re overpriced.
How-To
How to stream Apple Music through your Google Nest smart speaker or Android phone
You can now use your Apple Music subscription as the default service on Google Nest smart speakers and Android phones. Here's how to set it up.
Reviews
HomePod mini review: Small sound and familiar frustrations
Appleu2019s new HomePod mini is smaller and cheaper than the original HomePod, but has many of the same issues.
News
Patent: Control your AirPods with a wink or smile
Will AirPods soon be controlled via facial gestures and silent commands?
Deal
AirPods Pro are down to an insane $170 right now
Amazon is selling AirPods Pro for a ridiculously low $170 right now.
News
HomePod mini owners complain of Wi-Fi problems
Apple's new smart speaker seems to be suffering from growing pains
Reviews
HomePod mini review
Get most of the HomePod's audio quality, and all of its smart features, at a fraction of the price
News
AirPods could gain walkie-talkie chat feature
Patent shows how people wearing AirPods will be able to link up and chat, combining Intercom and Walkie-Talkie features
News
Apple launches glow-in-the-dark Beats headphones
Apple subsidiary Beats has launched luminous green Powerbeats in collaboration with Ambush and you can buy them now
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Don’t bet on getting AirPods Studio for Christmas
Nothing's impossible, but the evidence is against a December launch for Apple's over-ear headphones
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AirTags and AirPods Studio appear in iOS 14.3 beta
Next version of iOS 14 will also include support for new Pro Raw image format coming to iPhone 12 Pro and Pro Max
News
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
News
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
News
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.
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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
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