Apple’s new AirPods Pro 2 hearing aid and health features will be launched in the US and Canada only, and it is awaiting global regulatory approvals.
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Just Apple Things: AirPods 4 Doesn’t Come With a Charging USB C Cable
Apple’s new AirPods 4 won’t include a USB-C charging cable, continuing the trend of reducing included accessories in product packaging.
Apple Can Legally Deploy Hearing Aid Functionality to AirPods
Apple’s AirPods Pro 2 to function as FDA-approved hearing aids, offering accessible hearing support via a software update.
Physical Button on AirPods Eliminated; Gets a New Pairing Process
Apple’s AirPods 4 ditches physical buttons for a hidden capacitive control, offering a sleeker design and new pairing method.
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Apple Releases AirPods Pro 2 Firmware Update for iOS 18 Before iOS 18
Apple releases firmware update 7A294 for AirPods Pro 2, adding head gestures, voice isolation, and gaming enhancements ahead of iOS 18.
AirPods Pro 2 vs AirPods 4: Don't go for 4s for ANC
Apple just dropped the new AirPods 4 with ANC capabilities—is it really better than AirPods Pro 2? Here’s what you should know.
AirPods Pro Not Connecting? Here's How To Fix It
If your AirPods Pro are not connecting, there’s no need to buy a new pair: our guide gives you the details for a complete connection.
Refreshed AirPods Max Announced With USB-C and More Colors
Apple’s over-ear headphone saw a minor update today. The refreshed AirPods Max got spatial audio, five new colors and a USB-C connector
Apple Announces AirPods 4 With ANC and AirPods Pro 2 Update
New earbuds come with optional ANC; AirPods Pro 2 gets health-related features. AirPods 4 pre-orders start today and ship from September 20.
AirPods Pro Might Get New Digital ANC in Next Update
Discover the next-gen AirPods Pro with enhanced digital ANC, promising superior noise cancellation and potential new features.
First Time Ever, Apple to Offer ANC on Its Mid-Level AirPods
Apple introduces ANC to mid-level AirPods, enhancing audio offerings with new entry-level and mid-tier models featuring USB-C.
Apple to Launch Entry-Level AirPods 4 Air Next Month
Apple to launch budget-friendly AirPods 4 next month, replacing AirPods 2 and 3. Expect similar design, no noise cancellation in Lite.
Rumored AirPods Lite Might Arrive With AirPods 4s This Year, No Pros
AirPods 4 arrive in late 2024, and AirPods Pro will get a revamp in 2025. Plus, rumors of budget-friendly “AirPods Lite.”
AirPods Pro 2 Get New Features in 2nd Developer Beta Firmware
AirPods Pro 2 beta firmware adds head gesture Siri control, improved call clarity & personalized spatial audio for gamers (iOS 18 required).
Apple Improves AirPods Call Quality with Clever Audio Trick
AirPods call quality gets major boost with clever audio trick in new firmware update. No more air traffic control calls.
User Finds a Clever Way to Trace the Untraceable AirPods Cases
Standard AirPod cases lack Find My. User hacks solution with AirTag. AirPods Pro (2nd gen) have built-in tracking.
iPhone X, Original HomePod, and AirPods Are Now Apple Vintage
Apple announced it’s placing the iconic iPhone X, first-generation HomePod, and first-generation AirPods into the vintage products bucket.
Apple Planning To Bring AirPods With Cameras as Early as 2026
Apple rumors suggest AirPods with cameras build-in by 2026 for enhanced spatial audio with AR/VR headsets and potential for in-air gestures.
Apple AirPods and Beats Receive New Firmware Updates
Apple updates AirPods & Beats with a new firmware. Likely bug fixes & improvements, with a bigger update expected later in 2024.
Siri Interactions on AirPods in iOS 18: Talk Less, Do More
Apple introduced a convenient new feature in iOS 18 where your AirPods translates reactions into Siri responses. Let’s dive in.
WWDC24: AirPods to Get Head Nod Controls, Improved Call Quality, and Spatial Audio in Gaming
AirPods get head nod Siri control, clearer calls & lower gaming lag. Fall update brings new features for AirPods Pro & more.
Is One AirPod Louder Than the Other? 6 Ways To Fix It
If one AirPods is louder than the other, you can fix the issue by following several troubleshooting steps outlined in this guide.
Fix: AirPods Pro 2 Connected to Samsung TV With No Sound
Is there no sound coming from your AirPods Pro 2 despite being connected to your Samsung TV? Here’s what to do.
The 6 Best Lanyard Options for Your AirPods Pro
Do you always misplace your AirPods? Consider tying your AirPods Pro case to a lanyard; check out some of the best options.