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Apple teases launch of high-res Apple Music service
"Get ready – music is about to change forever," says new trailer on Browse tab.
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Apple ‘will launch new AirPods’ tomorrow
Latest report predicts third-gen AirPods will be announced on 18 May, alongside high-res Apple Music tier.
News
HomePod adds another default music service but not the one everyone wants
Here's how to add Deezer as a default music service to stream through HomePod.
News
Apple Music getting Hi-Res Audio soon
iOS 14.6 beta includes references to Hi-Fi audio and other reports suggest Apple will launch Apple Music Hi-Res tier
News
Apple faces plummeting demand for AirPods
Slashes production by more than 25 million units as competition intensifies.
News
Apple Music pays artists twice as much as Spotify
Apple addresses important questions about the music-streaming landscape in an open letter.
News
Apple ‘preparing to launch’ new AirPods and Apple Pencil
Weibo leaker has shared image of AirPods 3 – says they're ready to launch alongside new Apple Pencil. Could we see them Tuesday?
More Color
Apple may be on the brink of a smart home breakthrough
Now that the HomePod has been laid to rest, the signs are that Apple is going all-in on the smart home with a strategy that plays to its strengths.
News
Apple planning hybrid HomePod/Apple TV and HomePod/iPad products
Sources indicate Apple's working on two hybrid products that will help it take on the smart speaker and TV streaming markets
News
Low demand means HomePod still in stock
A month after Apple stopped making the HomePod, supplies remain embarrassingly plentiful.
How-To
How to control noise cancellation on AirPods Pro
It's easy to turn the Noise Control feature on your AirPods Pro on and off, or toggle to Transparency mode. Here's how.
Feature
New Apple products coming in April 2021
From a new iPad Pro to a powerful Apple TV and redesigned AirPods, we round up the new products likely to launch in April 2021.
News
Google Maps can now give you directions inside a mall or airport
Ever get lost in a mall, airport, stadium, or some other grand indoor location? Google on Tuesday revealed a new Maps feature to help you get around in such a place, along with several other new features for iOS.
Macworld Podcast
Macworld Podcast: The past and future of the HomePod and iMac
Deep inside the HomePod mini is a secret. Will Apple ever reveal it to the public? Whatu2019s not so secret are the reason why Apple decided to end to the original HomePod and the iMac Pro. We memorialize these products and look to the future on this episode of the Macworld Podcast.
How-To
How to fix it when only one AirPod is working
One of your AirPods refusing to play audio? Here are a few things to try.
Deal
Get one of the last HomePods ever for $44 off
If you're looking for a HomePod before they're gone forever, grab one for less than MSRP at OWC.
News
HomePod mini has a secret, unused sensor
Sensor for measuring temperature and humidity prompts rumours that new features could be added in a software update.
News
The HomePod mini has a secret temperature sensor that doesn't do anything
Apple stuck a temperature and humidity sensor in the HomePod mini and didn't enable it. Why?
News
What is releasing, and when?
If you're confused about the rumors that are flying around lately, you're not alone. Here's everything you need to know.
How-To
How to AirPlay audio from Mac to HomePod
Bolster your Mac's audio by channelling sound through your HomePod speaker.
News
Multiple sources claim AirPods 3 won’t be part of Apple’s March event
We’re expecting Apple to announce a spring event any day now. But one anticipated new product that apparently won’t be part of it is the next generation of Apple’s AirPods.
Reviews
AirPods Max review
Apple's premium over-ear headphones offer flawed luxury – and one of the flaws just got fixed in a free update.
News
AirPods 3 delayed until the autumn – UPDATED
Despite rumours that new AirPods will launch soon, a usually accurate analyst and a leaker say production won't start until Q3.
Stay Foolish
How the HomePod mini can succeed where Apple's first smart speaker failed
The $99 HomePod mini may be merely “good enough” compared to the original HomePod, but it actually has a few advantages that the larger speaker didn’t have.
The Macalope
By simplifying the HomePod line, Apple creates a complicated problem
How can you have a HomePod mini when there’s no more larger-sized HomePod for comparison? Doesn’t that make the HomePod mini the HomePod? The Macalope explains what it means to the HomePod lineup—or at least tries to.
News
Three new indications AirPods 3 launch next week
In the past couple of days even more evidence has emerged that Apple will be updating the AirPods any day now
News
AirPods Max battery problem fixed by software update
New 3C39 firmware update puts headphones in ultra-low-power mode after just 30 minutes, seemingly resolving overnight battery drain.
News
Leaked images reveal new AirPods design
Apple's popular wireless earbuds are about to get shorter stems and a redesigned charging case, if renders are accurate.
News
Apple event on 23 March, says well-known leaker
AirTags, iPad Pro, AirPods and Apple TV are all ready to go, says Jon Prosser.
How-To
How to check AirPods Max battery level
Quickly get a precise AirPods Max battery percentage with these simple tips.
News
New Apple products coming in March 2021
From new iPads to the AirPods 3, and from an upgraded Apple TV to the AirTags tracker: here's what to expect from Apple in March
Opinion
Why I switched from Apple Music to Spotify
Spotify understands the importance of podcasts; Apple doesn't. That's why I decided to make a change
Deal
Forget the rumors and save big on the AirPods Pro right now
Amazon's Woot is selling the AirPods Pro for $190, less than the MSRP for the regular AirPods.
How-To
How to replace a lost AirPod
One of your AirPods gone missing? Here's how to replace it without buying a completely new set
News
Leaked photos reveal ‘AirPods 3’ design
Images purport to show updated version of Apple's wireless headphones with shorter stems and silicone ear tips
News
The Apple TV app is now available on Chromecast with Google TV
Users of the $50 Chromecast with Google TV can download the Apple TV app to the device and get access to Apple TV+ show such as Ted Lasso, The Morning Show, Palmer, and The Snoopy Show.
How-To
How to stop Apple Music autoplaying extra songs
Sick of those 'similar' songs tacked on to the end of an album or playlist? Turn off Apple Music's autoplay feature
Opinion
Why Apple HomeKit can be a bigger player in the Smart Home market
Appleu2019s been on the front lines of the burgeoning smart home market, and it may finally be taking it up a notch.
Best Picks
Best Bluetooth wireless earbuds
Here's our pick of the best Bluetooth wireless earbuds, including 13 great alternatives to Apple's AirPods
More Color
The Mac’s audio and AirPods support needs to be more like iOS
And now that Apple silicon is here, it's time to redefine what Sleep means, too.
Deal
Still waiting on AirPods Pro? Get a pair for cheaper than ever
Amazon's Woot is selling a pair of AirPods Pro with a full 1-year Apple warranty for just $190 today.
How-To
How to stop AirPods connecting to other iPhones & iPads
Do your AirPods randomly start playing audio from other people's devices? Here's how to turn off automatic switching
News
New AirPods Pro ‘in first half of 2021’ – supplier
Industry sources suggest that a large order of parts from Apple means new AirPods Pro are coming soon
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