iOS 26.5 introduces several interoperability changes for third-party wearables, which means European iPhone users have access to new capabilities when using non-Apple accessories. To comply with the EU’s Digital Markets Act, Apple is letting third-party wearables access some features that have historically been limited to the Apple Watch and AirPods. Proximity pairing – Third-party earbuds […]

Premium wireless headphones occupy a rarified space, far outside the reach of most audio products, and indeed, most people’s budgets. Despite the encroachment of true wireless earbuds, these behemoths have remained a constant presence in the market and are the preferred option, especially among travelers, due to their superior noise cancellation and extended battery life. […]

Apple’s new AirPods Max 2 just launched last month, and you can get all five color options for $509.00 this weekend on Amazon, down from $549.00. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us […]

Mother’s Day is just two days away now, and you can still find great discounts across multiple retailers like Anker and ZAGG. Additionally, this week we began tracking new record low prices on the AirPods Max 2, M5 Pro MacBook Pro, and iPhone Air MagSafe Battery. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of […]

Apple’s rumored AirPods with built-in cameras have entered the final stages of testing, according to a new report. Details about these next-generation AirPods first surfaced in February this year. Mark Gurman reports, citing sources familiar with the matter, that the upcoming AirPods are currently in the design validation testing (DVT) stage. Prototypes of the earbuds […]

Sony and Apple are two of the most respected earbuds manufacturers on the market, but they take different approaches to getting there. In my testing, the Sony WF-1000XM6 focus on pushing performance forward with stronger active noise cancellation, codec flexibility, microphone upgrades, and a highly customizable app experience. The Apple AirPods Pro 2, meanwhile, lean […]

Sony and Apple are two of the most respected earbuds manufacturers on the market, but they take different approaches to getting there. In my testing, the Sony WF-1000XM6 focus on pushing performance forward with stronger active noise cancellation, codec flexibility, microphone upgrades, and a highly customizable app experience. The Apple AirPods Pro 2, meanwhile, lean […]

Sony and Apple are two of the most respected earbuds manufacturers on the market, but they take different approaches to getting there. In my testing, the Sony WF-1000XM6 focus on pushing performance forward with stronger active noise cancellation, codec flexibility, microphone upgrades, and a highly customizable app experience. The Apple AirPods Pro 2, meanwhile, lean […]

Apple’s upcoming camera-equipped AirPods Pro are nearing completion and have reached an « advanced » testing stage, reports Bloomberg. The design is almost finalized, as is the feature set, and early mass production could begin soon. The AirPods Pro will have built-in cameras that will feed visual information about the wearer’s surroundings to Siri. While there will […]

The Apple AirPods Max 2 and Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Wireless top our best ANC headphones list for good reason. Apple leans heavily into ecosystem integration, software convenience, and premium materials, while Sennheiser focuses more on practical comfort, battery life, and broad codec support. Apple’s latest model improve on the original with the company’s H2 chip […]

The Apple AirPods Max 2 and Sony WH-1000XM5 both target premium ANC headphone buyers, but approach the category very differently. Apple focuses heavily on ecosystem integration, software conveniences, and iterative refinements with its latest H2 chip. Meanwhile, Sony leans on a more balanced feature set with stronger battery life, codec flexibility, and lower weight. Both […]

Apple’s new AirPods Max 2 launched last month, and Amazon is still one of the only retailers offering a discount on the headphones. You can get the Midnight, Purple, and Starlight color options for $509.99 on Amazon, down from $549.00. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. When you click a […]