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

2 weeks ago

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.

By Amber Neely | 2 weeks ago

Patent lawsuit targets Apple, Beats wireless headphones and speakers

3 weeks ago

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.

By Mikey Campbell | 3 weeks ago

Beats announces four new bright Powerbeats Pro colors, coming June 9

2 months ago

Beats announces four new bright Powerbeats Pro colors, coming June 9

Apple's Beats brand on Friday is announcing four new color options for its Powerbeats Pro wireless headphones: Spring Yellow, Cloud Pink, Lava Red and Glacier Blue.

By Mike Peterson | 2 months ago

Powerbeats Pro could get four new colors soon

2 months ago

Powerbeats Pro could get four new colors soon

Apple's PowerBeats Pro may soon be getting a series of new colors, according to a post on China's Weibo social network.

By Amber Neely | 2 months ago

Rumored 'Powerbeats Pro 2' could be minor update to Powerbeats Pro

2 months ago

Rumored 'Powerbeats Pro 2' could be minor update to Powerbeats Pro

A pair of model numbers recently discovered in multiple international regulatory filings hinted at a next-generation Beats headphone, but new information suggests the device may actually be related to an existing product that's already in circulation.

By Mike Peterson | 2 months ago

Apple Music head Oliver Schusser to take over as Beats president

3 months ago

Apple Music head Oliver Schusser to take over as Beats president

Beats' longtime president Luke Wood will pass the position to present Apple Music head Oliver Schusser on April 30, according to an internal company memo.

By Amber Neely | 3 months ago

Apple's luxury, over-ear headphones expected later in 2020

3 months ago

Apple's luxury, over-ear headphones expected later in 2020

A new report on Thursday morning is claiming that Apple's long-rumored over-ear headphones are coming soon, and offers some new details about what the company has seeded to its employees for testing.

By Mike Wuerthele | 3 months ago

Apple over-ear headphones and 'AirPods X' may launch later in 2020

3 months ago

Apple over-ear headphones and 'AirPods X' may launch later in 2020

Apple could be preparing to release its first over-ear headphones at WWDC, according to a rumor, while the alleged "AirPods Pro Lite" may land in the fall under the name "AirPods X."

By Malcolm Owen | 3 months ago

Apple releases updated Powerbeats 4 with 'Hey, Siri,' and longer battery life

4 months ago

Apple releases updated Powerbeats 4 with 'Hey, Siri,' and longer battery life

After a weekend of leaks, Apple's Beats subsidiary has launched its latest wireless earbuds, with Powerbeats 4 now bringing up to 15 hours of battery life, plus "Hey, Siri" control, and automatic announcing of messages.

By William Gallagher | 4 months ago

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Powerbeats 4: Hands on and first look with Beats' newest headphones

4 months ago

Powerbeats 4: Hands on and first look with Beats' newest headphones

Apple's Powerbeats 4 wireless headphones have finally been released, but AppleInsider got our hands on a set early to take them for a spin.

By Andrew O'Hara | 4 months ago

Powerbeats 4 spotted at retail ahead of official announcement

4 months ago

Powerbeats 4 spotted at retail ahead of official announcement

An eagle-eyed shopper has spotted Apple's new Powerbeats 4 on WalMart shelves despite not being officially announced yet.

By Wesley Hilliard | 4 months ago

FCC approves rumored 'Powerbeats 4' earphones

5 months ago

FCC approves rumored 'Powerbeats 4' earphones

A filing at the U.S. Federal Communications Commission has confirmed a new set of earphones are on the way from Apple, with artwork indicating they may be the rumored Beats "Powerbeats 4."

By Malcolm Owen | 5 months ago

Beats 'Powerbeats 4' icon mixes Powerbeats Pro, Powerbeats 3 designs

6 months ago

Beats 'Powerbeats 4' icon mixes Powerbeats Pro, Powerbeats 3 designs

An icon of an unannounced Beats earphone has leaked, appearing in the iOS 13.3.1 update released on Tuesday, with the image of what is believed to be the "Powerbeats 4" indicating the audio accessories will have the same design as the Powerbeats Pro, but the two earphones will be connected together by a cable.

By Malcolm Owen | 6 months ago

Jimmy Iovine reveals what's wrong with streaming music, talks Steve Jobs

7 months ago

Jimmy Iovine reveals what's wrong with streaming music, talks Steve Jobs

Former Apple Music executive Jimmy Iovine says streaming services are all facing the same problems about differentiation, but notes it's a great time to be an artist.

By William Gallagher | 7 months ago

Apple dominates worldwide wearables market thanks to booming Apple Watch, AirPods demand

7 months ago

Apple dominates worldwide wearables market thanks to booming Apple Watch, AirPods demand

The latest estimates from market research firm IDC puts Apple far ahead in the wearables device — watches, earwear and wristbands — game, with a massive 35% share of the worldwide market.

By AppleInsider Staff | 7 months ago

On its own, AirPods could be a $175 billion enterprise

8 months ago

On its own, AirPods could be a $175 billion enterprise

If a private company was performing the way Apple's AirPods are in terms of rapid sales growth in units and revenues with strong margins, it could be valued at $175 billion next year, making it the 32nd largest company in the U.S.

By Daniel Eran Dilger | 8 months ago

All the ways iOS 13 makes AirPods, AirPods Pro, and Beats headphones even better

8 months ago

All the ways iOS 13 makes AirPods, AirPods Pro, and Beats headphones even better

AirPods are extremely popular and Apple continues to update them and make them better by introducing features in iOS. Let's go through all the ways that iOS 13 — and the subsequent updates — have made them even better.

By Andrew O'Hara | 8 months ago

Review: Apple's Beats Solo Pro are the best Beats yet

9 months ago

Review: Apple's Beats Solo Pro are the best Beats yet

Apple has continued to refine the Beats brand with new designs and features. Beats Solo Pro is the latest incarnation of that effort, and does a great job pushing the popular brand forward.

By Andrew O'Hara | 9 months ago

Get free or discounted Beats with these 2019 MacBook Pros

9 months ago

Get free or discounted Beats with these 2019 MacBook Pros

Outside temperatures might be dropping, but Apple deals are heating up at B&H Photo this week with additional exclusive bargains launching — this time on 2019 MacBook Pro and Beats bundles. Enjoy $150 to $199 off Beats Solo3 Wireless headphones when paired with popular 13-inch and 15-inch MacBook Pro models. Only at AppleInsider.

By Christine McKee | 9 months ago