[ad_1] IDC says new products in the “hearables market” made up almost half of the shipments, driven by people’s need for wireless earphones due to multiple vendors’ decision to ditch the headphone jack. Ramon T. Llamas, research director for IDC’s Wearables Team, explains: “Hearables have become the new go-to product for the wearables market. This […]
Category: Airpods
Target Black Friday deals: AirPods, Beats Studio 3 Wireless and more
[ad_1] Google Home Mini If for some reason you haven’t been able to snag a free Google Home Mini, Target has the next best thing: a $20 one. While Google has since replaced the Home Mini with the Nest Mini, the two devices aren’t all that different. The latter’s improvements include a wall mounting mechanism, […]
Apple’s AirPods Pro are on sale just weeks after their release
[ad_1] Normally $249, the AirPods Pro are Apple’s best and most expensive true wireless earbuds yet. They offer refined design, better sound and more features, like active noise cancellation (ANC). They add transparency mode, on-board controls and silicone ear tips. They’re rated as sweatproof (IPX4), and of course, they have hands-free Siri. There are still […]
AirPods Pro review: Apple’s latest earbuds can hang with the best
[ad_1] The H1 chip also enables Hands-free Siri. I won’t dwell on this since it isn’t new, but the ability to summon the virtual assistant without reaching for your phone or tapping an earbud remains an underrated luxury. Especially when you have your hands full or are otherwise occupied. Other companies may beat Apple in […]
The Engadget Podcast: Do you need Apple’s AirPods Pro?
[ad_1] This week it’s all about computers in our ears, or hearables, if you prefer. Apple announced the long-awaited AirPods Pro on Tuesday, but even though they helped popularize wireless earbuds, now just about every tech company has their own pair as well. We chat about what’s new with the AirPods Pro, as well as […]
Apple AirPods Pro hands-on: I can already hear the difference
[ad_1] With all that said, these new AirPods are going to take a little getting used to, especially if you’ve grown fond of the original ones. So far, the biggest issue I’ve run into is that the capacitive controls baked into the AirPod Pros’ stems are a bit finicky — in theory, a quick squeeze […]
Your AirPods are going to die
[ad_1] Everyone’s AirPods will die. We’ve got the trick to replacing them.Geoffrey A. Fowler,The Washington Post If you hopped on the AirPod bandwagon early, your earbuds are likely near the end of their life. The Washington Post details what happens when your true wireless audio accessory stops working, including the fact that “battery service” really […]
iOS 13.2 beta may shed light on Apple’s new AirPods design
[ad_1] For the moment, it’s best not to read too much into the icon. That said, if it is representative of what the next-generation AirPods will look like, the one interesting detail we can glean is that they’ll potentially feature interchangeable rubber tips. This would address the one issue almost everyone has with Apple’s Bluetooth […]
Inside Apple’s redesigned ‘cube’ store in New York City
[ad_1] On the outside, the tall, luminous glass of the cube is now complemented by a newly designed public plaza (pictured above) where people can enjoy views of sites like Central Park and The Plaza Hotel — all while enjoying free WiFi from Apple. And although the glass cube at Apple Fifth Avenue was covered […]
New $29 AppleCare+ option covers AirPods and Beats
[ad_1] While the service doesn’t seem to cover charging cases, its coverage includes wireless buds’ batteries and the charging cables they shipped with. Plus, it buys subscribers priority access to Apple’s customer service. Those interested can simply add AppleCare+ to their cart when they buy new headphones from Apple’s online store. They also purchase it […]