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Apple releases AirPods firmware 4.2 update for all models
New AirPods firmware version 4.2 is now available for every AirPods model with no known changes beyond bug fixes and reliability updates…
New AirPods Pro firmware enables ‘Conversation Boost’ feature
On Tuesday, Apple released firmware version 4A400 for AirPods Pro which enables the “Conversation Boost” feature that Apple previewed a WWDC…
Apple releases new firmware for AirPods, AirPods Pro, AirPods Max, and select Beats products
Apple on Tuesday is rolling out a new firmware version for headphones powered by the W1 or H1 chip which includes AirPods Pro…
New research shows that Respiratory Rate can be monitored using Apple AirPods
Researchers at Apple can now estimate Respiratory Rate (RR) from breath audio monitored from AirPods’ microphones, according to a new…
AirPods Pro firmware beta adds Conversation Boost feature
Last Friday, Apple released a second version of the AirPods Pro firmware, that is currently propagating. According to Apple’s developer…
The Independent: Apple AirPods Pro are the best in-ear noise-cancelling headphones
The Independent looks at the best noise-cancelling headphones for 2021 naming Apple AirPods Pro the best in-ear noise-cancelling headphones…
How Spatial Audio and dynamic head tracking will work with AirPods on Apple TV
At WWDC 2021, Apple revealed it will update Apple TV and M1 Macs later this year to allow AirPods Pro/Max owners to enjoy Spatial Audio with…
Apple’s vast global Find My network will soon help locate lost AirPods
With the widespread public release of iOS 15 this fall, Apple’s AirPods Pro and AirPods Max will be able to tap into the Find My network…
Rumor: Apple to enable Lossless Audio on AirPods via AirPlay
Streaming audio to AirPods, AirPods Pro, and AirPods Max will get a major upgrade that will enable Lossless Audio via AirPlay, skirting…
AirPods Pro and AirPods Max do not support Apple Music Lossless
Apple Music subscribers will also be able to listen to more than 75 million songs in Lossless Audio, but not if they’re using AirPods Pro…
Apple releases new firmware for AirPods 2 and AirPods Pro
Apple today released a new 3E751 firmware update for the second-generation AirPods and the AirPods Pro, updating from the…
Apple decreases AirPods production due to sales slowdown
Apple is decreasing AirPods production by 25% to 30% due to a slowdown in sales as a result of increased competition in the market…
Apple deploys TikTok ‘Jump’ campaign to promote AirPods Pro
This week Apple debuted a new AirPods Pro ad. Apple is also running a campaign on popular video sharing service TikTok using the…
Ming-Chi Kuo: Apple AirPods shipments could slip 10% to 15% this year
Ming-Chi Kuo predicts that Apple AirPods shipments will decline in 2021—due in part to increasing competition in the wireless stereo …
Reliable leaker: Apple’s next-generation ‘AirPods 3’ are ‘ready to ship’
Reliable leaker known as “Kang” wrote today that Apple’s next-generation “AirPods 3” are “ready to ship” with the second-generation AirPods…
Apple said launch Airpods Pro ‘Lite’ without noise canceling in 2021
Apple will launch a “Lite” version of its Airpods Pro wireless earphones without noise canceling feature in the first half of 2021…
IDC: Apple dominates wearables market with 33.1% share in Q320
The global wearables market grew 35.1% year over year during the third quarter of 2020 (3Q20) with total shipments reaching 125 million units…
Apple announces AirPods Pro Service Program for Sound Issues
Apple has announced the AirPods Pro Service Program for Sound Issues. Apple has determined that a small percentage of AirPods Pro may…
Sonos and Logitech shares fall as Apple Stores pull their products
Shares of both Sonos and Logitech are trading lower following a report that Apple has stopped selling third-party headphones and speakers…
Apple pulls rival headphones and speakers from stores ahead of launch
As Apple prepares to launch its own new audio products, the company has stopped selling headphones and wireless speakers from rivals…
IDC: Wearables market to near 400 million units this year on double digit growth
Global shipments of wearable devices are expected to total 396.0 million units in 2020 according to new data from IDC…
Citigroup analyst: Buy Apple
Apple shares have sold off about 8% since the unveiling of new Apple Watches, but a Citigroup analyst today sees good things about Apple…
Apple’s AirPods Pro sales likely to match regular AirPods by end of year
Apple’s shipments for AirPods Pro have been growing steadily since its launch in October 2019, likely to equal those of AirPods 2…
MacDailyNews presents live notes from Apple’s Q320 conference call
MacDailyNews presents live notes from Apple’s Q320 Conference Call with analysts starting at 5pm ET today. The company posted record quarterly revenue…
Ming-Chi Kuo: ‘AirPods 3’ with AirPods Pro design are in Apple’s pipeline
According to the latest research note from TF International Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, Apple’s next-gen “AirPods 3” will adopt a compact…
iOS 14 makes AirPods and AirPods Pro even better
New features and abilities for AirPods and AirPods Pro are on the way with Apple’s iOS 14 and iPadOS 14. Apple is making their true wireless earbuds…
Ming-Chi Kuo: Apple to launch ‘AirPods 3’ in first half of 2021
According to the latest research note from TF International Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, Apple plans to launch “AirPods 3” (third gen. AirPods) with…
Amazon hits record low price on AirPods Pro
Amazon has matched Verizon’s all-time low price on Apple’s popular AirPods Pro wireless earphones, just in time for Father’s Day…
Apple’s 2020 Back to School Promo: Free AirPods with eligible Mac or iPad purchase
Apple today launched its annual “Back to School” promotion in the United States and Canada. After several years of offering a free or discounted pair of…
Apple’s rollout of installment plans for Macs, iPad, and more is a timely idea
Apple is preparing the rollout of a plan to allow consumers to purchase devices beyond the iPhone – Macs, iPads, AirPods, and more – via installment…
Apple plans monthly interest-free Mac, iPad payment plans for Apple Card
Apple is planning to allow customers to buy many of its products, including Mac, iPad, AirPods, etc. using monthly payments via Apple Card …
Apple offers advice for AirPods Pro users with crackling audio and noise cancellation issues
Amid some recent complaints from AirPods Pro owners of degrading performance, including crackling audio and noise cancellation issues, over time…
How to make your AirPods and AirPods Pro louder
Are your AirPods or AirPods Pro sounding a bit on the quiet side? If you feel like your AirPods and AirPods Pro should be louder, there are numerous…
Apple’s next-gen AirPods said to be ready for launch
Apple’s next-gen AirPods are ready to launch, according YouTube channel Front Page Tech’s Jon Prosser who believes the new AirPods could launch…
Apple over-the-ear premium headphones and ‘AirPods X’ said on the way
Apple could be preparing to release their first branded over-the-ear premium headphones in June and “AirPods X” may arrive this fall…
Apple AirPods Pro are back on sale and in stock at Amazon
Amazon has Apple’s AirPods Pro back in stock with free delivery for PRIME members and they’re currently 6% off the $249.99 list price…
Apple shares climb above key support level after rating upgrade
Apple shares on Wednesday climbed above a key support level in a bullish sign after Deutsche Bank analyst Jeriel Ong turned positive on the stock…
Analyst: It’s time to buy Apple stock
Deutsche Bank analyst Jeriel Ong says it’s time to buy Apple stock. Ong on Tuesday upped his rating on Apple from Hold to “Buy,” while…
Some key Apple products are showing improved supply
Loup Ventures has been tracking lead times of four key Apple products in 13 countries since mid-February 2020 and recently found supply has improved …
Apple debuts new AirPods Pro ad ‘Snap’
Apple today debuted a new television and online ad for the AirPods Pro, called “Snap.” Active Noise Cancellation for immersive sound. Transparency mode…
Apple Watch and AirPods dominate wearables market share
Apple dominated in worldwide wearables market share, shipping 43.4 million units in 4Q19 thanks to its refreshed AirPods, AirPods Pro, and Apple Watch…
