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I wore the best headphones from Sony, Bose, Apple, and Sonos: Here's how the AirPods Max wins

zdnet.com Jada Jones 2025-11-22 11:47:00

Jada Jones/ZDNET In the past few years, Bose, Sony, Sonos, and Beats have released premium headphones to compete with each other and Apple's AirPods Max. I've worn all of the AirPods Max's top competitors, and they each excel in different categories. But for an older dog in this fight, the AirPods Max are still kicking. Since their 2020 release (and 2024 re-release), the Max haven't received many significant software or hardware updates, aside from new colors, a USB-C port, and support for los

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iOS 26 beta hints at upcoming AirPods live translation gesture

9to5mac.com Marcus Mendes 2025-11-23 16:25:08

When Apple announced Live Translation at WWDC25, it highlighted use cases like FaceTime, phone calls, and messages. But one major use case was missing: real-world conversations. As it turns out, that was in the works too. New image hints at new AirPods gesture In today’s iOS 26 developer beta 6, we spotted a new system asset that appears to depict a gesture triggered by pressing both AirPods stems at once. The image displays text in English, Portuguese, French, and German, and it is associate

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Apple's AirPods Pro 2 are back on sale for $169

engadget.com Unknown 2025-11-25 11:35:22

They might be nearly three years old at this point, but Apple’s second-generation AirPods Pro remain some of the most popular wireless earbuds around for a reason, and right now they’re down to $169 on Amazon. That’s a not-insignificant 32 percent off the usual $249 price of the noise-canceling in-ears. Apple’s flagship AirPods were $100 off — a record-low $149 — during Prime Day, so we have seen them even cheaper than this, but for a non-sale period, Amazon’s current deal is worth considering.

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I compared the best headphones from Apple, Sony, Bose, and Sonos: Here's how the AirPods Max wins

zdnet.com Jada Jones 2025-11-25 15:45:15

Jada Jones/ZDNET In the past few years, Bose, Sony, Sonos, and Beats have released premium headphones to compete with each other and Apple's AirPods Max. I've worn all of the AirPods Max's top competitors, and they each excel in different categories. But for an older dog in this fight, the AirPods Max are still kicking. Since their 2020 release (and 2024 re-release), the Max haven't received many significant software or hardware updates, aside from new colors, a USB-C port, and support for los

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Here’s why the current AirPods Pro 2 are still a good buy, even today

9to5mac.com Michael Burkhardt 2025-11-25 12:17:43

We’re possibly going to see yet another version of AirPods Pro next month, alongside the launch of the iPhone 17 lineup. Despite the current set of AirPods Pro coming up on nearly three years old, I don’t think that those in the market to buy new AirPods should necessarily waste their time waiting for a potentially upcoming model. AirPods Pro 2 keep getting better Even though we should get a new pair of AirPods Pro in the coming months, that hasn’t stopped Apple from continually making this pa

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This is easily AirPods Max’s most bizarre, unique accessory yet

9to5mac.com Ryan Christoffel 2025-11-27 11:24:49

If you weren’t already planning to dress up as Girl with a Pearl Earring for Halloween, CASETiFY has a good reason to change your mind. A new accessory seeks to replicate the look from Johannes Vermeer’s classic painting using your AirPods Max. Yes, really. AirPods Max cover is inspired by ’Girl with a Pearl Earring’ The Mauritshuis museum in The Hague, Netherlands has partnered with CASETiFY on a new collection of accessories for Apple devices that are all inspired by one famous work: Girl wi

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Turn your AirPods Max into a masterpiece with Casetify’s new headphone wrap

theverge.com Andrew Liszewski 2025-11-27 16:54:13

is a senior reporter who’s been covering and reviewing the latest gadgets and tech since 2006, but has loved all things electronic since he was a kid. Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Released as part of a new collection of smartphone, tablet, and earbud cases celebrating the Mauritshuis museum collection in The Hague, Netherlands, Casetify’s new AirPods Max accessory can turn you into a 360-year-old work of art. Made from a “silk-like te

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Pick up Apple's AirPods Pro 2 while they're on sale for $169

engadget.com Unknown 2025-11-29 04:19:11

Even a few years after launch, the AirPods Pro 2 remain some of the best wireless earbuds you can get — particularly if you primarily use other Apple devices on the daily. If you're looking to upgrade from an old pair or want a fresh set for the new school year, you can pick up the AirPods Pro 2 for $169 right now. That's 32 percent off their usual price and one of the best prices we've seen this year. Apple’s flagship AirPods were $100 off — a record-low $149 — during Prime Day, so we have see

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iOS 26 gives AirPods charging case a new, expanded lighting system

9to5mac.com Ryan Christoffel 2025-12-01 16:04:25

It’s become common for AirPods to get new features with each major version of iOS. That’s true with iOS 26, especially for AirPods Pro 2 and AirPods 4. But it seems iOS 26 also introduces a rarity: an update to how the AirPods charging case works. One of iOS 26’s new AirPods-related features involves the battery. There are new charging notifications that let you know when you should charge, and when your AirPods are fully charged. These are similar to existing Dynamic Island battery indicators,

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The AirPods Pro 2 have dropped to a new low price - here's why they're still legit in 2025

zdnet.com Jada Jones 2025-12-03 23:00:18

Jada Jones/ZDNET During Apple's September hardware event last year, the company announced the iPhone 16 lineup, new AirPods, and an upgraded Apple Watch. I was most happy to see the AirPods 4 model, which introduced noise cancellation to the lineup for the first time and upgraded software features -- but I was secretly hoping for the AirPods Pro 3. Also: 4 headphones I swear by (and how I use each pair differently) Unfortunately, a new AirPods Pro model didn't appear. Instead, Apple announced

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Apple's AirPods Pro 2 drop to $169 on Amazon

engadget.com Unknown 2025-12-05 21:24:01

Engadget has been testing and reviewing consumer tech since 2004. Our stories may include affiliate links; if you buy something through a link, we may earn a commission. Read more about how we evaluate products . They might be nearly three years old at this point, but Apple’s second-generation AirPods Pro remain some of the most popular wireless earbuds around for a reason, and right now they’re down to $169 on Amazon. That’s a not-insignificant 32 percent off the usual $249 price of the noise-

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AirPods Pro 2 get better every year, and iOS 26 extends that streak

9to5mac.com Ryan Christoffel 2025-12-07 03:21:37

Amid ongoing uncertainty around when AirPods Pro 3 might finally arrive, one thing is very clear: AirPods Pro 2 just keep getting better. Here’s how the trend of AirPods Pro 2 improvements will continue in iOS 26. New iOS 26 features coming to AirPods Pro 2 I’m as eager as anyone else for Apple to debut AirPods Pro 3. But if I’m honest, they’ll have a hard time living up to the value I’ve gotten out of their predecessor. I bought AirPods Pro 2 back in 2022 when they first launched. At the tim

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Nothing Headphone 1 vs. AirPods Max: Which Over-Ear ANC Headphones Win?

gizmodo.com James Pero 2025-12-14 17:00:25

Sometimes, picking a pair of headphones feels like an impossible choice. There are lots to choose from, and the barrier to entry is enough to send haptic chills down one’s spine. If there’s one thing that most can agree on, it’s that Apple’s AirPods Max are probably the standard for people considering headphones in the U.S., especially if you already own an iPhone. But AirPods Max are so damn expensive, right? Is it worth shelling out $550 for a pair of headphones when competitors like Nothing’s

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iOS 26 updates for AirPods preview: Enhanced audio recording, camera remote and more

engadget.com Unknown 2025-12-16 02:30:36

Of all the new iOS 26 features that Apple previewed at WWDC in June, AirPods updates were only briefly mentioned. Studio-quality audio recording and improved call clarity got top billing, while the addition of a camera remote control was also quickly discussed. However, when the beta software arrived last week, it turned out there were actually more features than described at the event, making this a meatier update for Apple’s recent AirPods than initially indicated. I’ve spent some time testing

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Apple just released new AirPods Pro 2, AirPods 4 beta firmware

9to5mac.com Ryan Christoffel 2025-12-18 11:58:57

Apple has released brand new firmware for AirPods beta testers with iOS 26 feature support, here are the details on the latest update. AirPods beta firmware brings five iOS 26 features to users AirPods beta firmware has become a lot easier to install this year than ever—there’s even a public beta. Today, for the first time since that public beta launched, Apple has new firmware available for testers. AirPods Pro 2 and AirPods 4 have received a new 8A5324b firmware build (via MacRumors). Thi

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Forget the Pixel Buds 3, Google Should Make an AirPods Max Killer

gizmodo.com James Pero 2025-12-20 21:08:30

Google has a lot in store for us starting next month. I know this, not because of some insider knowledge or gadget-centric ESP, but because last week all of its upcoming announcements were leaked in succession, leaving precious little up to the imagination. Among the upcoming Google drops is a whole family of Pixel 10s, a Pixel Fold, another Pixel smartwatch, and a minor update to Google’s Pixel Buds Pro 2, which are getting a new color. Some of those product drops may be exciting to someone, bu

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AirPods are getting five new features — here’s how to try them now

9to5mac.com Chance Miller 2025-12-21 00:21:53

Last week, Apple released its first-ever public beta for AirPods alongside the first public beta of iOS 26. If you want to try out Apple’s new AirPods features, here’s how to install the beta. How to install the AirPods public beta First, you’ll need to make sure your iPhone is running the iOS 26 beta. This takes just a few taps, and you can find those full instructions in our dedicated guide on installing the iOS 26 beta. The AirPods public beta is available for AirPods Pro 2 and AirPods 4.

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New AirPods Pro 3 Coming Soon? Rumors, Leaks and Everything We Know

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-12-21 14:57:00

Apple last updated its flagship AirPods Pro buds in 2022, and rumor has it the company will release the next-gen AirPods Pro 3 this fall alongside its new iPhones. While there's no guarantee we'll get the AirPods Pro 3 this year, Apple has released a new model of AirPods every year since 2019 (I'm counting 2023's AirPods Pro 2 with USB-C as a new model), and the Pro line is due for an upgrade. Last year we got the all-new AirPods 4 and AirPods 4 with Active Noise Canceling, but the AirPods Max o

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How to install the AirPods public beta with five new features

9to5mac.com Chance Miller 2025-12-22 06:21:53

Last week, Apple released its first-ever public beta for AirPods alongside the first public beta of iOS 26. If you want to try out Apple’s new AirPods features, here’s how to install the beta. How to install the AirPods public beta First, you’ll need to make sure your iPhone is running the iOS 26 beta. This takes just a few taps, and you can find those full instructions in our dedicated guide on installing the iOS 26 beta. The AirPods public beta is available for AirPods Pro 2 and AirPods 4.

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Apple AirPods Max (2020) Review: Insanely Great, Insanely Expensive

wired.com Parker Hall 2025-12-23 04:00:00

As the pandemic wheezes on, noise-canceling headphones have gone from being a tool for jet-setting business types to a requirement for work-from-home sanity. From the excellent new on-ear Beats models to the in-ear AirPods Pro (8/10, WIRED Recommends), Apple’s been making some of the best noise-canceling headphones for some time now. But in the tradition of a man named Jobs, some of the best won’t do. And so, with their bespoke aluminum ear cups, perfectly balanced volume knob—and $550 price ta

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Apple launches AirPods firmware public beta for iOS 26, here’s what’s new

9to5mac.com Ryan Christoffel 2025-12-26 21:28:46

Apple has launched its first ever public beta for AirPods firmware, bringing forthcoming iOS 26 features to AirPods users ahead of their fall launch. Here’s everything new. Apple debuts first ever public beta for AirPods firmware AirPods beta firmware has historically been difficult to install. That changed this summer, when the developer beta became easier to get than ever. And now, for the first time, Apple has launched an AirPods firmware public beta too. You can visit beta.apple.com to e

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Buy a MacBook or iPad for school, get a free pair of AirPods - here's how

zdnet.com Allison Jewell 2025-12-29 02:11:05

Jada Jones/ZDNET Back-to-school season is approaching, whether you want to admit it or not. For those starting college this fall, a good computer and noise-canceling headphones are the most excellent tools. Luckily, Apple has a convenient sale where you can get the best of both worlds, but without paying full price. Also: Get 50% off an Amazon Prime membership if you're age 18-24 - here's how Now through September 30, Apple is offering a deal just in time: you can get a free pair of AirPods o

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CarPlay and AirPods work better than ever together in iOS 26, here’s how

9to5mac.com Ryan Christoffel 2025-12-29 21:02:13

For the longest time, one of AirPods’ best features has been absent when in the car. But in iOS 26, Apple is making AirPods and CarPlay work better together than ever. Here’s how. AirPods automatic switching supports CarPlay in iOS 26 Automatic switching is one of those ‘magic moment’ features that can make the Apple ecosystem so appealing. Essentially, the AirPods feature detects which Apple product you’re using at any given moment, and switches your AirPods to connect to that active device.

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The AirPods Pro 2 are still on sale - here's why they're legit in 2025

zdnet.com Jada Jones 2026-01-02 08:45:13

Jada Jones/ZDNET During Apple's September hardware event last year, the company announced the iPhone 16 lineup, new AirPods, and an upgraded Apple Watch. I was most happy to see the AirPods 4 model, which introduced noise cancellation to the lineup for the first time and upgraded software features -- but I was secretly hoping for the AirPods Pro 3. Also: I ditched my Bluetooth speakers for this slick turntable - and it's more practical than I thought Unfortunately, a new AirPods Pro model did

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It’s Official: Apple Needs to Drop a New Version of AirPods ASAP

gizmodo.com James Pero 2026-01-06 02:34:02

Remember AirPods? You probably do, because they’re literally everywhere, all the time, but if you don’t, it’s because Apple has seemingly neglected its hyper-popular wireless earbuds for a while now—or it’s at least failed to give us a model that actually counts as an upgrade. While AirPods 4 were released in 2024, the only notable upgrades back then were USB-C charging (hardly groundbreaking) and a new H2 chip that most people will probably overlook. That means the last real upgrade was actuall

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Nothing’s Headphone 1 Copied the AirPods Max’s Dumbest Accessory, and Now I Actually Need One

gizmodo.com James Pero 2026-01-07 06:37:42

Apple’s AirPods Max are iconic for lots of reasons. Firstly, it’s Apple, so they have just a teensy bit of name-brand recognition. Secondly, there’s the sound—Apple’s over-ear headphones might look a little boring, but they sound consistently great. Good enough to actually make a $550 price tag work. There’s also a third iconic aspect, though this one may be notable for the wrong reasons. If you guessed the “iBra” carrying case, congratulations, you win a free ticket to tech nerd jail. As iconi

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Apple's AirPods 4 are up to 33 percent off right now

engadget.com Unknown 2026-01-07 11:50:11

Engadget has been testing and reviewing consumer tech since 2004. Our stories may include affiliate links; if you buy something through a link, we may earn a commission. Read more about how we evaluate products . Prime Day is no more, but you can still save on Apple’s earbuds. If you're on the market for a new pair of AirPods, you're in luck. The latest AirPods 4 are down to some of the best prices we've seen. You can pick up the standard AirPods 4 for $90, a 30-percent discount, or the AirPod

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You can once again buy the AirPods 4 for less than $90

theverge.com Sheena Vasani 2026-01-08 16:16:49

We saw a ton of great Apple deals during Prime Day, most of which have disappeared. It’s okay if you missed out, though, as some of our favorite deals like the M2 MacBook Air have either stuck around or have returned, like the low price on Apple’s entry-level AirPods 4. Right now, you can pick up a pair for just $89.99 ($40 off) at Amazon, Best Buy, and Walmart, which is $1 shy of their all-time best price. Alternatively, you can buy the model with active noise cancellation for $119.99 ($60 off)

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CIRP: AirPods regain market share, but overall growth stalls

9to5mac.com Marcus Mendes 2026-01-11 11:07:55

A new report out today from Consumer Intelligence Research Partners (CIRP) shows that while AirPods remain the most popular wireless earbuds among iPhone users, Apple might be feeling the pressure of slowing growth. From 59% to 57%, and back again According to the report, 44% of iPhone owners now report having Bluetooth earbuds, up slightly from 41% last year and 39% the year before. However, 59% of those say they own AirPods. That’s a 2% bump from last year, but it’s also right back to where

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The AirPods 4 are still on sale at a near record low price

engadget.com Unknown 2026-01-12 21:16:31

Engadget has been testing and reviewing consumer tech since 2004. Our stories may include affiliate links; if you buy something through a link, we may earn a commission. Read more about how we evaluate products . Prime Day is no more, but you can still save on Apple’s earbuds. Prime Day might be behind us, but the dregs of the deals are still lingering. And if you’re in the market for a new pair of AirPods, you’re in luck. Apple’s ever-popular AirPods 4 (the ones without ANC) are currently dow

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I wore the best headphones from Sony, Bose, Apple, and Sonos: Here's how the AirPods Max wins

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