AirPods Tips and Tricks
How to switch your AirPods to another device in iOS 17
Apple says that under iOS 17, AirPods will be better at switching automatically between your devices. Here's how you will still be able to manually switch when you need to.
By William Gallagher |
How to pair AirPods with Android, Windows, Nintendo Switch
AirPods work best within the Apple ecosystem, but they still function as basic Bluetooth earbuds everywhere else. Here's how.
By Wesley Hilliard |
How to turn off Spatial Audio
Spatial Audio allows you to enjoy surround audio on compatible AirPods and Beats models. However, you may prefer to turn it off out of preference. Here's how to do it.
By Darryl Boxberger |
What to do if your AirPods get stolen or go missing
If your AirPods get stolen or disappear, you can use Apple's Find My app to locate them and possibly get them back. Here's how.
By Wesley Hilliard |
How to connect AirPods, AirPods Pro, and AirPods Max to a Mac, and how to control Audio Handoff
Apple's AirPods, AirPods Pro, and AirPods Max can be used with any and all Apple devices, but you need to know how to make them switch — and how to make them stop switching, too.
By William Gallagher |
Latest comparisons
M2 MacBook Pro 14-inch vs Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 — Specs, price, and features, compared
Microsoft's latest Surface Laptop Studio 2 is the first Windows computer to use an Intel Neural Processing Unit. This is how it compares on paper against the similarly-sized and priced 14-inch MacBook Pro with M2.
iPhone 15 Pro vs. iPhone 15 Pro Max — Specs, price, and features, compared
Apple's iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max are the top models in Apple's iPhone lineup, but there's more than just a size difference between the two. Here's what's different when you compare the pair.
Apple Watch Series 9 vs Apple Watch Ultra 2 — Specs, price, and features, compared
Apple introduced the Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2 at its recent iPhone 15 event. Here's how these two devices compare with each other.
iPhone 15 Pro Max versus iPhone 12 Pro Max — Specs and features, compared
Most iPhone owners don't upgrade every year. If history is any indication, there will be a lot of iPhone 12 Pro Max owners looking to upgrade to the iPhone 15 Pro Max. Here's what has changed to the top model in three years.
Apple Watch Ultra 2 vs Apple Watch Ultra - Specs, price, and features, compared
The second-generation Apple Watch Ultra offers more performance in a wearable that looks like the original. Here's how the upgraded wearable stands against its predecessor.
Latest Videos
Hands on with all the changes in the first beta of iOS 17.1
The first beta of iOS 17.1 has been released with several new features and changes. We go hands on to check them out ahead of the public release.
iPhone 15 Pro vs. iPhone 15 Pro Max — Specs, price, and features, compared
Apple's iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max are the top models in Apple's iPhone lineup, but there's more than just a size difference between the two. Here's what's different when you compare the pair.
USB-C on iPhone 15: Everything you need to know
Apple's new iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro each have a USB-C port, but the capabilities of this port differ between models. Here's what you need to know.
How to use Personal Voice in iOS 17 and how it compares to an actual voice
Starting in iOS 17, Apple allows users to create a Personal Voice that when used in conjunction with Live Speech can help users communicate with others by reading text and phrases. Here's how to set it up and how it worked for us.
How to use iPad as a portable screen for your Nintendo Switch
A feature in iPadOS 17 enables iPads to work with USB-C capture cards. Here's how to use the feature to make your large-screen iPad work as an external monitor for your Nintendo Switch.
Latest tips
How to fix a blank Weather complication on Apple Watch
If you've been seeing two dashes instead of today's temperature on your Apple Watch Weather complication, Apple has two solutions to try.
How to merge albums of the same person or pet in Photos for iOS 17
Sometimes the Photos app separates the same person or pet into two different collections, but you can merge them without having to individually drag each photo over. Here's how to do so in iOS 17.
Optimizing Metal: Ways to improve code made for Apple's graphics framework
There is a vast array of ways to optimize your Metal graphics code to get top performance. Here's how to get started getting your code into better shape for the Metal framework.
How to secure NameDrop and keep safe in iOS 17
Apple's new NameDrop feature in iOS 17 makes it easy to share contact details, but it does also come with safeguards to protect you from harassment.
How to get Double Tap on your existing Apple Watch
Even though Double Tap was highlighted as a flagship feature of the Apple Watch Series 9, here's how you can use it on your existing Apple Watch — with no hardware upgrade necessary.
Latest Reviews
Omnicase 2 Pro USB-C Hub review: Compact and competent data and charging
The Jsaux Omnicase 2 and 2 Pro offer a functional USB-C hub solution while also providing adapter and SD card storage, but it could use a slightly better build quality.
Apple Watch Series 9 review: Solid upgrade even with features still coming
Quality of life updates like Double Tap and a brighter display makes Apple Watch Series 9 a worthwhile upgrade, but Series 7 and newer owners shouldn't bother.
Hermes Apple Watch bands review: No leather in these new stylish strap options
Some of the new Hermes bands have followed Apple's lead in removing leather and come in several new styles to complement the Apple Watch.
iPhone 15 Pro review: Best balance of performance to price yet in an iPhone
The new iPhone 15 Pro raises the bar once more for the high-end smartphone market, packing a ton of new and tempting features inside its lightweight titanium frame.
iPhone 15 Pro Max review: Come for 5x optical zoom, stay for USB-C
Titanium, 5x zoom, and A17 Pro make the iPhone 15 Pro Max a well-rounded upgrade for the Apple devout, and people looking at a Pro iPhone for the first time.
