It’s become common for AirPods to get new features with each major version of iOS. That’s true with iOS 26, especially for AirPods Pro 2 and AirPods 4. But it seems iOS 26 also introduces a rarity: an update to how the AirPods charging case works. more…
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iOS 26 lets you keep AirPods audio from auto-switching to speakers
iOS 26 is packed full of new features, but one that lots of users might appreciate most is flying under the radar. Thanks to a new setting added in iOS 26, you can finally stop AirPods’ audio from automatically getting hijacked by other Bluetooth speakers, including your in-car speakers. more…
AirPods are getting five new features — here’s how to try them now
Last week, Apple released its first-ever public beta for AirPods alongside the first public beta of iOS 26. If you want to try out Apple’s new AirPods features, here’s how to install the beta. more…
CarPlay and AirPods work better than ever together in iOS 26, here’s how
For the longest time, one of AirPods’ best features has been absent when in the car. But in iOS 26, Apple is making AirPods and CarPlay work better together than ever. Here’s how. more…
CIRP: AirPods regain market share, but overall growth stalls
A new report out today from Consumer Intelligence Research Partners (CIRP) shows that while remain the most popular wireless earbuds among iPhone users, Apple might be feeling the pressure of slowing growth. more…
AirPods Pro 2 hearing features and Sleep Apnea alert now available in new countries
Today, Tim Cook took to X to Apple Watch Sleep Apnea notifications are now available in select new countries and territories. See the full lists below. more…
Your AirPods case will never run out of battery again thanks to these new charging reminders
Your are getting even better with iOS 26 later this year. As well as new features like camera remote and sleep detection to pause media, Apple is also improving the charging experience. With the new update, your iPhone can automatically remind you when your AirPods are running out of juice. These alerts can show even…
A rare look inside the durability lab where Apple tortures its products
Apple puts its products through a lot of tests during the development process, intended to ensure they have a long and reliable life even in challenging conditions. The company tests at least 10,000 iPhones prior to launch in an attempt to cover all the bases. It’s not often the iPhone maker lets outsiders into its…
Apple Watch and AirPods continue to dominate the global market – for now
A pair of market intelligence reports show that the Apple Watch and AirPods continue to dominate the global market in their respective categories. However, Apple’s long-held lead in the smartwatch market is now being challenged by Huawei, according to the latest estimates … more…
Second analyst backs claim that AirPods Pro 3 won’t launch this year
It had been widely expected that AirPods Pro 3 would launch sometime in 2025, in part based on reports from reliable leakers, in part simply because an update is due. AirPods Pro 2 will be three years old by this year’s iPhone launch. But Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo said last month that the new model…