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Best earbuds for iPhone
The best earbuds from Apple, Sony, Sennheiser, B&W, Bose and more, for use with iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch and Macs.
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Best AirPods 2024-2025: AirPods, AirPods Pro or Max?
In this AirPods comparison, we explain which AirPods are best and which are the most recent, and rank them.
Macworld Podcast
Podcast: Apple Watch Series 10 and AirPods 4 reviews
In this episode of the Macworld Podcast, we review the new Apple Watch Series 10 and the AirPods 4. Are these new devices worth your money? We talk about what we like, dislike, and more!
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Beats Solo Buds review: The better AirPods budget option
If you’re thinking about buying Apple's cheapest AirPods, you should consider these first.
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Beats Solo 4 review
Beats' more affordable on-ear headphones finally get an upgrade, but it's just enough to keep them competitive.
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Best wired headphones for iPhone and iPad
There are some great Lightning or USB-C headphones available for those who want wired headphones. These are our favourites.
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AirPods Pro: Buy or wait?
With the second-gen AirPods Pro out now, its a good time to buy, unless you want USB-C.
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Studio Pro vs. AirPods Max
Apple's two premium audio offerings go head-to-head to see which one is the best?
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Beats Studio Pro review
Apple's Beats brand delivers a better overall experience at a fraction of the price.
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Beats Studio Buds + review: Better than AirPods (but not AirPods Pro)
The newest Beats earbuds have a better design than the AirPods Pro, but Apple's high-end buds are still the best choice for most Apple users.
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AirPods Pro 2022 review
The new second-generation AirPods Pro look and feel nearly identical to the old model, but deliver a surprising leap in quality and features.
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Best wireless earbuds: Free yourself from the tyranny of cords
We put popular Bluetooth wireless and true wireless earbud models through their paces to find the best in the bunch.
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AirPods Pro vs Beats Fit Pro
Apple's best AirPods aren't AirPods at all. (But they kind of are.)
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