[ad_1] You might not want to hold your breath for an update to Apple’s AirPods in 2020. Well-connected analyst Ming-Chi Kuo claims (via AppleInsider) that Apple is likely to mass-produce third-generation AirPods in the first half of 2021, and follow suit with the second-generation AirPods Pro in the fourth quarter of 2021 or first quarter […]
Category: Beats
Beats president Luke Wood is stepping down
[ad_1] Beats president Luke Wood is leaving the company at the end of this month, with Apple Music and international content vice president Oliver Schusser set to take over. Wood’s departure, which was first reported by CNET and confirmed to Engadget by Beats, means the trio that led the audio brand when Apple bought it […]
Apple’s rumored over-ear headphones may offer switchable magnetic parts
[ad_1] Other features, according to those familiar with the matter, will include Siri, integrated touch controls and similar wireless-pairing and noise-cancelation tech to what’s already in Apple’s AirPods Pro. No word on pricing, although the sources have suggested the headphones will compete with the likes of Bose and Sennheiser, so we’re looking at around $350 […]
Beats’ redesigned Powerbeats earbuds have longer battery and hands-free Siri
[ad_1] The Powerbeats 3 was announced in 2016, so the Beats tethered wireless earbuds were well overdue for an upgrade. The new Powerbeats now has the same audio and design as the pricier true wireless Powerbeats Pro that debuted last year. One key difference is where the cable watch attached to the front of the […]
Teenage Engineering’s OP-Z companion app is now available on Android
[ad_1] The companion app allows you to see how you’ve mixed a song, as well as any effects you may have applied to a track. Its minimalist looks match nicely with the appearance of the OP-Z itself, with clean lines and small splashes of color helping to differentiate disparate interface elements. Teenage Engineering says the […]
Target Cyber Monday deals include a $230 iPad and a $50 Instant Pot
[ad_1] Appropriately, Beats’ Solo3 Wireless headphones are down to $130 if you want wireless audio for some TV show marathons. They’re not as cutting-edge as the Solo Pro, but they’re also less than half the price. You’ll find big deals from other brands. Google is well-represented with sales on the Nest Hello doorbell (down to […]
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, […]
Our readers on the Powerbeats Pro’s best features
[ad_1] Case One of the things on Billy’s list of cons was the Powerbeats’ case, and most users agreed with him. Shaman42 called it the only downside, while both Ken and Travan found it hard to transport or carry in a pocket. Parpy was more pragmatic, saying that “I agree the charging case is rather […]
iOS 13’s Audio Sharing feature is coming to more Beats headphones
[ad_1] Audio Sharing allows pairing two sets of headphones to the same iPhone or iPod, so you and another person can listen to the same tune or watch a movie together. It requires an iPhone 8 or above, and is activated through the Bluetooth menu in Settings. Before, the feature was available on AirPods and […]
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 […]