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AirPods vs AirPods Pro: Which is right for your ears?
Don't know whether to buy the AirPods 4, AirPods 4 with ANC, or AirPods Pro 2? Here's how they stack up.
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Amazon's October Prime Day is a fantastic time to pick up a cheap pair of AirPods
Want to save money on a new pair of AirPods? Look no further than Amazon's big Prime Day sale today and tomorrow.
Best Picks
Best AirPods 2024: AirPods, AirPods Pro or Max?
In our AirPods comparison, we explain which AirPods are best and most recent, and give our recommendations in our AirPods Buying Guide.
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Best over-ear headphones: AirPods Max vs the competition
Over-ear headphones are making a comeback. We have some advice and recommendations for finding the perfect pair.
Best Picks
Best speakers for iPhones and Apple Music: AirPlay speakers for Apple kit
If you want a speaker to use with your iPhone, Mac, or to stream Apple Music (or another service) wirelessly, these are the best options.
News
Apple updates AirPods Pro 2 firmware yet again as it prepares Hearing Aid feature
Firmware 7A305 comes just a week after the last update.
Reviews
AirPods 4 with ANC review
ANC support and a better fit make Apple's mid-range earbuds a compelling alternative to the AirPods Pro 2.
Best Picks
AirPods 4 vs old AirPods: What's new?
Apple has updated its AirPods range. We compare new with old to see whether you should upgrade or not.
Different Think
The 'new' AirPods Max are Apple at its laziest
Apple phones in yet another bare-minimum product update.
News
Apple updates iOS 18 firmware for AirPods Pro 2 and AirPods 4
Version 7A302 and 7A304 are out now.
Reviews
Bowers & Wilkins Pi8 review: great sounding headphones that support aptX
B&W’s new top-of-the-range Bluetooth earbuds sound great, and include a case that supports aptX technology for high-quality audio on Apple devices.
News Analysis
Podcast: Apple releases iPhone 16, Apple Watch 10, new AirPods, and more
We look at the news about the iPhone 16, the Apple Watch Series 10, new AirPods, and a lot more! Find out what you need to know about these new products!
News
Apple updates AirPods Pro 2 firmware to add iOS 18 features
The new firmware, version 7A294, adds nod gestures, Voice Isolation to calls, and low latency for Game Mode.
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All the little things you missed in Apple's Glowtime event
There are some features and specs for Apple's new products that weren't part of the big presentation.
Opinion
Apple never wants you to take your AirPods out again
Apple is making a concerted effort with its earbuds, so much so that you'll put them on and will have few reasons to take them off.
News
Apple announces major AirPods 4 upgrade, minor AirPods Max refresh
There are also new hearing aid features coming to AirPods Pro 2.
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Everything you need to know about Apple's 2024 iPhone event
Apple's annual September iPhone launch event is today! Here's what to expect, including what time the Apple event will start.
Stay Foolish
Ready to Glow! Everything to expect at Apple's event
Here's a rundown of what to expect (and not) when the video starts rolling.
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Time is running out to get 3 months free Apple Music in Apple's Summer promotion
There are ways to get Apple Music without paying, including a six-month Apple Music trial and other lengthy trials.
Reviews
Sonos Roam 2 review
The Sonos Roam 2 portable speakers provide strong sound quality and AirPlay 2 support. Find out how good they are in our review.
News Analysis
Podcast: What will Apple announce at its September 9 ‘Glowtime’ event?
We talk about what we could see at the “Glowtime” event on this episode of the Macworld Podcast! You don’t want to miss this one!
News
Noise cancelation in the next AirPods Pro might be getting even better
Apple set to improve ANC with the 3rd-gen model, according to a new rumor. But when?
News
Get three months of Apple Music free, no purchase necessary, until September 23
The offer is good for all new subscribers, and must be redeemed on an iPhone, iPad, or Mac.
How-To
How to charge AirPods from an iPhone
If you have a newer iPhone, then you can use it to top up the charge on your AirPods. Here's all you need to know.
News
AirPods 4 with two new models still in Apple's 2024 plans
The second- and third-gen standard AirPods will be replaced in time for the holidays.
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Students get free Apple TV+ with half-price Apple Music
Heading to or studying at University? Apple offers students half-price Apple Music and bundles a free subscription to Apple TV+.
News
The next HomePod might be more robot than speaker
Apple has ‘several hundred people’ working on the project, which will reportedly cost around $1,000.
News
Samsung products are even cheaper Apple copies than we thought
Redditor posts a photo of a misaligned Galaxy Watch Ultra display following quality control issues with the Buds 3 Pro.
Opinion
I never regretted buying an Apple device–until now
I would recommend almost all Apple products without reservation, but I'm not so sure about the HomePod mini.
News
Apple drops surprise HomePod mini update—but not the one we want
Space Gray is replaced by Midnight.
Apple Breakfast
Siri, wake me in 2025
Waiting for the next big thing: All the news, rumors, and tips you missed last week.
Different Think
A screen won't fix the HomePod's problems
Apple doesn't need to change the approach, it needs to change the execution.
Reviews
Beats Pill review
The new Beats Pill is a lot better than the the old one, but still lacks low end and suffers from slightly confusing controls.
Stay Foolish
Apple's next-gen HomePod could change everything we know about Siri
The long-awaited smart speaker could be a way to showcase the new and improved Siri.
News
Yet more evidence emerges of a HomePod with a display
The latest tvOS 18 beta contains our best evidence yet that Apple is earnestly working on a HomePod with a display.
News
HomePod with a display: Everything you need to know
A hybrid product that combines the HomePod with an iPad screen could be coming from Apple soon. Here's what we know about the HomePod 3.
News
New HomePod with a display could hijack the iPhone 16 launch this fall
Apple code reveals a new 'HomeAccessory' device that could be using an A18 chip.
News Analysis
Apple's HomePod speakers aren't as smart as we think
The current crop probably won't ever get Apple Intelligence—here's why.
News
Apple's next big thing? AirPods with frickin cameras
The 2026 upgrade will reportedly enable in-air gesture controls as Apple works to integrate more devices with Vision Pro.
Reviews
Beats Solo Buds review: The better AirPods budget option
If you’re thinking about buying Apple's cheapest AirPods, you should consider these first.
How-To
How to tell if AirPods are fake
Fake AirPods are widespread. We explain how to spot fake AirPods and AirPods Pro and check if your Apple AirPods are original.
News
Apple just updated all of its AirPods and once again we don't know why
Apple rolls out firmware update for all current AirPods models and several Beats headphones too.
Macworld Podcast
Podcast: iPadOS 18, watchOS 11, visionOS 2, and more from WWDC24
This week we continue our follow-up coverage of Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference with a discussion about iPadOS 18, watchOS 11, visionOS 2, and the stuff Apple didn’t tell us about! It’s all in this episode of the Macworld Podcast! Be sure to listen in!
News
Tech breakthrough offers battery boost for Apple wearables
Supplier's new material for small solid-state batteries promises 100-fold leap in energy density.
News
These three features will make your AirPods better this fall
Your AirPods are about to get even better, especially if you have AirPods Pro.
Feature
Sonos Ace vs AirPods Max
Sonos' new headphones are fantastic, but its new app is still 'under construction.'
Deal
If you’ve always wanted a pair of AirPods, now’s the time to grab em
Get in for less than $80/£100.
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