A teardown analysis confirms there are no major internal changes between Apple's new USB-C AirPods Max and the discontinued Lightning-based model.
Teardown confirms USB-C and Lightning AirPods Max have the same internals
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How to pick up and decline calls on AirPods using head gestures
Learn how to accept or decline an incoming call and reply to or dismiss message notifications using simple head gestures when you are wearing your AirPods.
iOS 18.1 lets you hide the option to turn off AirPods noise cancellation
A new toggle in iOS 18.1's AirPods settings lets you hide the option to turn off noise cancellation, but you're discouraged from using it.
Apple updates AirPods Pro 2 firmware to 7A302, AirPods 4 firmware to 7A304 with bug fixes
Apple on Wednesday released a pair of software updates for some of the company’s most popular wireless earbuds, including the AirPods Pro 2 with MagSafe Charging Case (USB-C), AirPods Pro 2 with MagSafe Charging Case (Lightning), AirPods 4, and AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation.
AirPods 4 charging case: Where is the Bluetooth pairing button located?
AirPods 4 have a pairing button on the charging case that does much more than before, but it's hiding in plain sight. Here's where to find it and how it works.
What to do if you lose one of your AirPods
Learn what to do if you cannot find one of your AirPods. We will start by helping you locate it and then share what to do if you’re unable to recover it.
Firmware update 7A294 for AirPods Pro 2 primes them for features in iOS 18, macOS Sequoia, watchOS 11
Apple on Tuesday released a new firmware update for both models of the second-generation AirPods Pro – that’s to say the version with the Lightning-based battery case and the version with the newer USB-C-based battery case. The latest firmware version is now 7A294, which is up from the previous 6F8 firmware.
Should you buy AirPods Max in 2024? No! They’re surprisingly terrible value.
At $549, AirPods Max are the most expensive model in the lineup. But they're hopelessly outdated, making them impossible to recommend at this point.
Apple announces the new AirPods 4, AirPods Pro 2 and AirPods Max
Apple has announced two new fourth-generation AirPods, along with the new AirPods Pro 2 and updated AirPods Max with USB-C charging and new colors.
Ugreen’s latest Uno chargers, hubs and powerbanks masquerade as groovy robots
The latest Ugreen Uno desk chargers, hubs and powerbanks are designed like robots with faces that show digital eyes and mouth when in use.
How to fix AirPods not connecting to iPhone, iPad, Mac, or TV
Learn what to do if you're trying to use your AirPods with your iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, or other device, but it fails to connect.
ButterFly SE is Twelve South’s new 2-in-1 minimalist travel charger with Qi2 and no MagSafe (and why that’s a good thing)
Twelve South has announced the ButterFly SE, its minimalist Qi2 travel charger for the iPhone, Android, Apple Watch and AirPods owners.