Apple is widely expected to revamp its AirPods lineup later this year with multiple new models. In a new investor note on Monday, analyst Jeff Pu corroborated these expectations and said that Apple will release new lower-cost “AirPods Lite” sometime during the second half of 2024. Pu also corroborates that new AirPods Max are coming…
Mass production of two new AirPods models to start in May, targeting fall release
Via Mark Gurman in the latest edition of his Power On newsletter, Apple suppliers are gearing up to begin mass production of the new AirPods, starting in May. will be replaced by a new lineup of two models. The new AirPods models represent a new two tier lineup for the non-Pro buds. They will both…
Here are the full dimensions of the new iPad Air and iPad Pro coming soon
We’ve heard a lot of rumors when it comes to new iPad models, since Apple hasn’t announced any new tablets for 2023. 9to5Mac’s sources have now shared more details about what to expect from Apple’s plans for the iPad in 2024, which include not only a larger iPad Air, but also a thinner iPad Pro….
Apple changing the leadership of its audio team ahead of major updates to AirPods
Although the iPhone is Apple’s flagship product, accessories such as AirPods have become extremely important to the company in recent years. And as Apple works on new products in this segment, it has now changed the leadership of its team responsible for audio products, which includes not only the company’s headphones, but also the HomePod….
More references to a new HomePod with a screen found in tvOS 17.4 beta
We’ve been hearing rumors about Apple’s future plans for the HomePod, and 9to5Mac reported last year that the company has been internally running tvOS on a modified iPad mini to see how a new HomePod with a built-in display would work. With tvOS 17.4 beta, we found evidence of an unreleased device that could be…
How to reset AirPods and AirPods Pro and remove AirPods Apple ID
Ready to sell or hand down your AirPods? Or maybe you want to fix an issue you’re having. Read along for how to reset AirPods and AirPods Pro and the separate process to remove AirPods Apple ID. more…
New firmware just arrived for AirPods Pro, AirPods 2, and AirPods Max
It’s that time again. Apple is releasing another round of somewhat nebulous AirPods firmware updates. This time it’s the AirPods Pro AirPods 2, and AirPods Max hardware that are due for an update. more…
Counterfeit AirPods factory was operating three production lines; worth $23.5M
Chinese police have raided a counterfeit AirPods factory which was found to be operating on a massive scale. The fraudsters were running three production lines in an operation worth around $23.5M. The report says police seized more than 114,000 fakes, together with manufacturing tools, spare parts, and packaging … more…
Here’s how Apple will check if your iPhone or iPad is eligible for sideloading
It’s official: Apple today released iOS 17.4 beta, which enables sideloading for users in the European Union due to the new Digital Markets Act (DMA) antitrust legislation. Unsurprisingly, the changes Apple made to comply with the EU won’t be available to the rest of the world, but here’s how exactly Apple will check if your…
Apple Pencil 3 will be the first to offer Find My feature, iPadOS 17.4 suggests
We’ve just reported on how iOS 17.4 and iPadOS 17.4 beta, which was released to developers today, hints at a new iPad Pro with landscape Face ID camera. However, it seems that the update has much more to reveal, as 9to5Mac has also found references to a new Apple Pencil 3 compatible with the Find…