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Users Must Fulfill 3 Conditions For Hearing Aid Feature on AirPods; 3rd Is Almost Impossible for Many
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Users Must Fulfill 3 Conditions For Hearing Aid Feature on AirPods; 3rd Is Almost Impossible for Many

Devesh Beri · October 22, 2024

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.

Just Apple Things: AirPods 4 Doesn’t Come With a Charging USB C Cable
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Just Apple Things: AirPods 4 Doesn’t Come With a Charging USB C Cable

Devesh Beri · September 18, 2024

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
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Apple Can Legally Deploy Hearing Aid Functionality to AirPods

Devesh Beri · September 13, 2024

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
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Physical Button on AirPods Eliminated; Gets a New Pairing Process

Devesh Beri · September 12, 2024

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
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Apple Releases AirPods Pro 2 Firmware Update for iOS 18 Before iOS 18

Devesh Beri · September 11, 2024

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
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AirPods Pro 2 vs AirPods 4: Don't go for 4s for ANC

Jose Luansing Jr. · September 10, 2024

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
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AirPods Pro Not Connecting? Here's How To Fix It

Nick deCourville · September 10, 2024

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
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Refreshed AirPods Max Announced With USB-C and More Colors

Bemfica de Oliva · September 9, 2024

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
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Apple Announces AirPods 4 With ANC and AirPods Pro 2 Update

Bemfica de Oliva · September 9, 2024

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
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AirPods Pro Might Get New Digital ANC in Next Update

Devesh Beri · August 28, 2024
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
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First Time Ever, Apple to Offer ANC on Its Mid-Level AirPods

Devesh Beri · August 24, 2024

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
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Apple to Launch Entry-Level AirPods 4 Air Next Month

Devesh Beri · August 18, 2024

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
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Rumored AirPods Lite Might Arrive With AirPods 4s This Year, No Pros

Devesh Beri · July 23, 2024

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
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AirPods Pro 2 Get New Features in 2nd Developer Beta Firmware

Devesh Beri · July 10, 2024
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
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Apple Improves AirPods Call Quality with Clever Audio Trick

Devesh Beri · July 8, 2024

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
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User Finds a Clever Way to Trace the Untraceable AirPods Cases

Devesh Beri · July 6, 2024

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
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iPhone X, Original HomePod, and AirPods Are Now Apple Vintage

Abhinav Anand · July 1, 2024

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
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Apple Planning To Bring AirPods With Cameras as Early as 2026

Devesh Beri · June 30, 2024

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
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Apple AirPods and Beats Receive New Firmware Updates

Devesh Beri · June 26, 2024

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
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Siri Interactions on AirPods in iOS 18: Talk Less, Do More

Kanika Modi · June 18, 2024

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
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WWDC24: AirPods to Get Head Nod Controls, Improved Call Quality, and Spatial Audio in Gaming

Devesh Beri · June 10, 2024

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
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Is One AirPod Louder Than the Other? 6 Ways To Fix It

Arnold Zafra · April 23, 2024

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
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Fix: AirPods Pro 2 Connected to Samsung TV With No Sound

Jose Luansing Jr. · April 19, 2024

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
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The 6 Best Lanyard Options for Your AirPods Pro

Sajid Shaik · March 29, 2024

Do you always misplace your AirPods? Consider tying your AirPods Pro case to a lanyard; check out some of the best options.

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