Apple reportedly has several different AI wearable products in the works, with a new AirPods Pro 3 model with IR cameras expected to be the first. Here’s why AirPods as Apple’s first AI wearable makes a lot of sense. more…
Apple accelerating work on three new AI wearables, per report
According to a new report from Bloomberg, Apple is “accelerating” its development of three new wearable products, including smart glasses, an AI pendant, and camera-equipped AirPods. These products, the report says, are being “built around the Siri digital assistant.” more…
When will new AirPods launch? Latest updates on AirPods Pro, AirPods Max 2, more
Apple has new AirPods coming this year, though some models will have to wait a bit longer for an update. Here’s the latest launch timing for new AirPods Pro, AirPods Max 2, and AirPods 5. more…
PSA: Audiologists recommend the 60/60 rule for AirPods or other in-ear headphones
Excessive use of in-ear headphones like AirPods can result in hearing damage and ear infections, warn audiologists. They recommend a simple guideline to reduce the risks of noise-induced hearing loss, tinnitus, and sound sensitivity – known as the 60/60 rule … more…
Apple just gave AirPods Pro 3 and more new beta firmware [U]
Apple has new beta firmware available today for AirPods Pro 3, AirPods Pro 2, and AirPods 4. Here are the details. Update 2/16/26: The firmware shipped to developers on February 12, but now today on February 16, public beta testers received the same AirPods update. more…
AirPods cameras could mean support for Vision Pro-style hand gestures
One of the more persistent and long-standing Apple rumors has been the launch of new AirPods models with built-in cameras. Another leaker added their support for this idea just yesterday. Exactly what role these cameras would perform has been the subject of much speculation, with some suggesting they will be used to support Apple Intelligence…
Apple’s next AirPods Pro will come with cameras, says leaker
Apple is rumored to have new AirPods Pro coming this year, and a leaker just corroborated the main new feature we’ve been expecting: built-in cameras. more…
AirPods Pro 3 supply constraints may have cost Apple at least $230 million last quarter
A comment made by Apple CFO Kevan Parekh underscored just how important the AirPods line is to Apple’s bottom line. Here’s what he said. more…
AirPods Pro 3 after four months: Revisiting fit, comfort, more
It’s been just over four months since Apple released AirPods Pro 3. When I posted my initial review, my takeaway was that AirPods Pro 3 are the “best getting even better.” Four months later, I still stand by that sentiment … but it’s clear I was wrong about at least one big thing. Buy AirPods…
Apple just released new AirPods Pro 3 firmware
Apple has new firmware available for AirPods Pro 3 users today ahead of iOS 26.3’s forthcoming release. Here are the details. more…