Here’s how it works. The Apple event is over and new AirPods deals are here. In addition to AirPods 4 preorders, there are also generous price drops on the current generation of AirPods.

The AirPods Max are Apple-branded high-end over-ear headphones with active noise cancellation, spatial audio, and adaptive EQ, priced at $549. Updated in September 2024 with new colors and USB-C ...

The AirPods 4 are an excellent pair of true wireless earbuds, and push the iconic headphones even further. The AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation elevate the standard AirPods to something ...

Apple AirPods are renowned for their popularity and practicality. They boast a sleek design, snug fit, and impressive sound quality, making them ideal companions for various activities like mowing ...

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The iPhone 16 event is only days away, and there’s a long-awaited product likely to make an appearance: AirPods Max 2. Historically, Apple prefers launching new AirPods products at its September ...

See our ethics statement. I’ve never been the biggest fan of Apple’s regular AirPods. The first few models didn’t fit my ears securely, I found their sound quality to be adequate at best ...

The free upgrade will happen via software update. That means existing Apple AirPods Pro 2 earbud owners will be able to take advantage of the new hearing aid and hearing protection features ...

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If you asked me a week ago whether the Apple AirPods 4 were worth it, I would have said “just get the AirPods Pro 2 on sale for basically the same price.” But now that I’ve lived with Apple ...

Apple just announced two new AirPods 4 models as well as other updates to the entire AirPods line. Credit: Apple As mentioned, the AirPods 4 have arrived. And the rumors were correct — Apple ...

Learn more › After spending just under a week with the AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation, I can say the earbuds are a success in two important ways. First—and most importantly—they ...