When Apple first launched AirPods back in 2016, it also introduced a whole new accessory setup process, designed to avoid the usual pain point of Bluetooth pairing. For almost eight years, it seemed like the company wanted to keep this exclusive to its own headphones, with competitors unable to take advantage of it. But all that changes in iOS 18 … more…

Apple battery supplier TDK has announced the development of a technology it says could be used in next-gen solid-state batteries to offer one hundred times the energy density of existing ones … more…

Apple announced several new features coming to AirPods later this year, like detection of head nods and shakes, voice isolation, and a special dynamic tracking feature for gaming. One change it didn’t announce, but which is available in the latest AirPods firmware beta, is the ability to tailor last year’s Adaptive Audio feature to your exact liking. more…

At WWDC 2024 today, Apple announced new features coming to AirPods and AirPods Pro later this year. There are new ways to interact with Siri, a new Voice Isolation feature, and Personalized Spatial Audio for gaming. more…

Apple just showed off three new features coming to AirPods this year during the WWDC keynote. And along with the first iOS 18 beta landing, the new AirPods beta has arrived for developers. Here’s what may be available with the new AirPods beta. more…

Overshadowed by the hype over AI features coming to the iPhone in iOS 18, one core component of the iOS 18 experience not being discussed much is enhancements to AirPods. Last year iOS 17 introduced several powerful new AirPods features, so what’s on deck for iOS 18? Here’s what we know. more…

Apple continues to dominate the wearables market, says a new report, despite a steep drop in shipments for both Apple Watch and AirPods. There was movement lower down the charts, with Huawei taking third place from Samsung during the first quarter of the year … more…

Sometimes with Apple, what’s old becomes new again. Designs and product names are at times revisited as the inspiration for new products. AirPods and HomePods, for example, play off the strong brand awareness for the iPod. According to a filed patent, Apple may take things a step further with the iPod inspiration, creating an AirPods case that looks and works a lot like a modern iPod nano. more…

Apple’s AirPods Max launched all the way back in 2020, and the product has received zero updates in its four years on the market. Now, with competitors like the Sonos Ace entering the headphone scene, many shoppers are wondering if Apple has a new AirPods Max 2 model in the works. Here’s what the latest reporting says about when to expect the new AirPods Max 2. more…

Aside from the iPhone, the AirPods Pro might be my most used product in the world of Apple products. I use them to work out, for work calls, to walk my dog, to get chores around the house done, and so much more. They work even better with the more Apple products you have because of the magic of auto-switching and continuity. However, as straightforward as AirPods might seem, there are numerous accessories available that can significantly enhance your user experience. Whether it’s protection, improved functionality, or simply keeping them clean, these accessories can make a world of difference. more…