New AirPods firmware enables Spatial Audio, automatic switching

Apple released new firmware for the AirPods Pro and second generation AirPods on Monday, with build number 3A283 now available to download and install.

Wesley Hilliard 5 years ago 51

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds now available for preorder

Touted as an alternative to AirPods Pro, Bose has officially opened preorders for their new QuietComfort Earbuds.

Amber Neely 5 years ago 8

AirPods Pro competitor Bose QuietComfort Earbuds leak in promo video

Bose is reportedly close to launching its own rival to Apple's AirPods Pro, with a leaked launch video suggesting the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds could go on sale in the near future.

Malcolm Owen 5 years ago 5

'AirPods Studio' design and feature details revealed by ongoing Apple research

Apple has been investigating how to improve on headphones, taking a century-old design and updating it to provide better comfort, more portability - and ways for the headphones to adjust themselves to fit how they're being worn.

William Gallagher 5 years ago 6

What to expect from 'AirPods Pro Lite', 'AirPods 3,' and 'AirPods Studio' in 2020

Apple is expected to release a bevy of products in September and October, and it's likely that there will be new models of AirPods at that, a later iPad launch, or just a press release announcement. Whenever it comes, this what we're expecting to get.

William Gallagher 5 years ago 10

AirPods Pro shipments on the rise, likely to equal AirPods by end of 2020

Apple's higher-end totally wireless earbuds, the AirPods Pro, will likely see shipment numbers equal to the second-generation AirPods before the end of the year.

Amber Neely 5 years ago 3

AirPods share of market shrinks to one-third, down from nearly half in 2019

In a growing overall market, Apple is losing its grip on the true wireless earbud market as competitors release cheaper alternatives to Apple's AirPods.

Amber Neely 5 years ago 13

Future AirPods may switch to touch sensor for controls instead of force detection

Apple is examining a shift from a force sensor in AirPods to a capacitive touch system to make a set easier to control, and provide new options.

William Gallagher 5 years ago 4

Compared: Apple's AirPods Pro vs Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus

Samsung launched the Galaxy Buds Live on Wednesday, its latest attempt to take on Apple's AirPods lineup, but how does it compare against the AirPods Pro? We take a look at the ANC-equipped wireless earphones.

Malcolm Owen 5 years ago 26

Apple AirPods and Beats charging case technology targeted in patent suit

A lawsuit leveled against Apple on Tuesday claims the company's latest designs, including AirPods and Powerbeats Pro products, infringe on patents covering magnetic earbud cases.

Mikey Campbell 5 years ago 4

Koss suing Apple over basic concept of wireless connection to headphones and speakers

Koss is suing Apple over the concept of wirelessly connecting to headphones or speakers, and is alleging that nearly all of Apple's current product lineup is in infringement of Koss-held patents.

Amber Neely 5 years ago 29

New 2021 AirPods and AirPods Pro to be made in Vietnam

A redesigned version of the AirPods is now expected to be assembled in Vietnam and released in the first half of 2021, with New AirPods Pro to follow in the second half.

William Gallagher 5 years ago 5

Patent lawsuit targets Apple, Beats wireless headphones and speakers

A lawsuit filed by hardware vendor One-E-Way claims multiple Apple and Beats devices infringe on a family of patents covering wireless audio systems.

Mikey Campbell 5 years ago 5

'AirPods 3' to adopt SiP technology similar to AirPods Pro, Kuo says

Apple's next-generation in-ear AirPods product will move to a more complex system-in-package chip solution, replacing surface mount technology used in current versions of the device, according to TF Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo.

Mikey Campbell 5 years ago 3

How AirPods & AirPods Pro get even better with iOS 14

Apple's iOS 14 and iPadOS 14 are adding new features and abilities to AirPods and AirPods Pro. AppleInsider breaks down everything new, and how Apple is pushing its flagship wireless earbuds even further ahead of the pack.

Andrew O'Hara 5 years ago 14

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