Apple managed to launch yet another product before the end of 2020, offering up its AirPods Max for those who want a pair of over-ear headphones.
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Apple confirms that the AirPods Max are neither water proof nor water resistant
When Apple unveiled its $549 over-ear AirPods Max headphones with noise cancellation, the press release and marketing materials made absolutely no mention of the accessory's water resistance. And we now know why: because the headphones are not water resistant at all.
Accessory maker Twelve South has the much needed add-on for your AirPods Max
One of the AirPods Max tidbits that we've covered is the lack of USB audio, but TwelveSouth's AirFly Pro accessory solves that issue in one fell swoop. This adapter rocks the standard 3.5mm headphone jack and features built-in Bluetooth connectivity, which allows you to connect your AirPods Max or other Bluetooth headphones wirelessly to any headphone jack.
AirPods Max tidbits: charging, audio output, water resistance, gaming and more
The AirPods Max, Apple's premium $549 noise-canceling headphones unveiled on December 8, 2020, can now be pre-ordered ahead of retail availability which starts next Tuesday, December 15. To help our readers reach an informed purchasing decision, the iDB team has created a compilation of the various tidbits regarding the latest over-ear headphones from Apple.
A pair of replacement ear cushions for the AirPods Max headphones will cost you $69
Apple's $549 AirPods Max headphones are available to pre-order today ahead of December 15 availability. According to the product listing on the online Apple store, a pair of replacement ear cushions for the audio accessory, available in a variety of colors, is priced at $69.
The AirPods Max weight prompts concerns of potential wear fatigue
Poring over the technical specifications for AirPods Max, Apple's newly announced over-ear headphones, reveals a potential point of concern with the premium $549 headphones: weight.
Apple’s new $549 headphones feature the Apple Watch-inspired Digital Crown
In case you missed this bit in Apple's AirPods Max announcement this morning, the company's new over-ear headphones feature the Digital Crown which was inspired by the Apple Watch.
Adding extended AppleCare+ coverage to your $549 AirPods Max will set you back $59
Adding extended AppleCare+ coverage to the $549 AirPods Max will set you back an extra $59.
Apple debuts $549 AirPods Max headphones: pre-order today, arriving December 15
Apple today announced its long-rumored premium over-hear headphones, dubbed the AirPods Max and priced at $549. They are available to pre-order today ahead of retail availability next Tuesday, December 15, in more than 25 countries and regions.
Here’s why France is the world’s only country where EarPods are bundled with iPhone 12
In a move bound to spark controversy, the iPhone 12 is the first iPhone without the bundled charger and EarPods, which are Apple's standard wired Lightning headphones. That being said, customers in France will find a pair of EarPods in their iPhone 12 box, and here's why.
Review: PuroPro are volume limited over-ear headphones with active noise cancellation
In a sea of loud headphones that leave It up to you to ensure you’re not listening above levels that could damage your hearing over time, the volume-limited PuroPro headphones from Puro Sound Labs will protect your hearing without requiring you to even think about it.
Bose’s AirPods rival has “truly astonishing” noise cancellation, says leaked promo video
American audio maker Bose is readying an AirPods competitor, dubbed the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds and preciously known as the Noise Cancelling Earbuds 700. The premium earbuds, delayed multiple times, will apparently feature “truly astonishing” noise cancellation.