Beats Flex wireless headphones launch for $49 with USB-C and W1 chip
Apple subsidiary Beats by Dre has launched a new low-cost set of wireless headphones, the $49 Beats Flex during Apple's "Hi, Speed" October event.
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How to set separate controls for left and right AirPods in Apple's iOS 11
Installing iOS 11 also updates the functionality of connected AirPods, giving users the ability to set separate, customizable controls for each wireless earpiece.
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New Apple AirPods with smaller components could launch in late 2018
Even though Apple struggles to keep up with demand for the current AirPods design, the company may be working on hardware improvements to debut in the second half of 2018, according to well-connected analyst Ming-Chi Kuo.
Apple's AirPods a smash hit, shipments could reach 28M in 2018
Declaring AirPods "the most important accessory in Apple's wireless ecosystem," analyst Ming-Chi Kuo said he believes the company could ship between 26 million and 28 million units of the completely wireless headphones next year.
Rumor: AirPods Wireless Charging Case coming in December for $69
The AirPods Wireless Charging Case teased during Apple's Sept. 12 iPhone event is rumored to arrive in December, at a cost of $69, a report out of Europe alleges.
Roger Fingas
Apple launches $350 Beats Studio 3 Wireless headphones with W1 chip, improved noise canceling
Apple on Monday updated its top-of-the-line Beats Studio headphones, giving them the W1 chip for simple pairing, and also adding more advanced noise cancelation technology.
W1 Beats Deals: Solo3 Wireless for $160 ($140 off); BeatsX for $120 ($20 off); Powerbeats3 Wireless headphones for $130 ($70 off)
Amazon this week is slashing prices on popular Beats headphones equipped with Apple's W1 chip by up to $140. Pick up a pair of Solo3 Wireless headphones for $159.95 or save $20 on BeatsX earphones. Powerbeats3 Wireless Class 1 Bluetooth earphones are also $129.99, a discount of $70 off.
Christine McKee
AirPods vs. Powerbeats3: Which Apple W1 headphones are better for working out and exercising?
Apple now has four pairs of headphones on the market with its proprietary W1 wireless chip, allowing for simpler Bluetooth pairing and better connectivity. But only two of those headphones are really well suited for workouts: Apple's AirPods and the Powerbeats3. AppleInsider helps you decide which pair is right for you.
BeatsX earbuds launching Friday come with 3 months of free Apple Music [u]
Customers who have been waiting months for Apple's delayed BeatsX earbuds will be given a consolation: three free months of Apple Music streaming.
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