Bluetooth LE Audio, along with the new LC3 codec, should boost audio quality, save battery and bring other notable perks to the AirPods and other audio accessories.
Ways the new Bluetooth LE Audio features will boost the audio experience on AirPods
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iOS 16 can swap an eSIM to a new iPhone via Bluetooth, but carrier support is needed
Apple's iOS 16 software can transfer n eSIM onto another iPhone via Bluetooth, simplifying transferring your phone number from your old iPhone to your new one.
How to rename Bluetooth devices on your iPhone and Mac
Unhappy with the default or current name of a paired Bluetooth device on your iPhone or Mac? You can change it easily from your device settings. Here's how to do it.
macOS Monterey 12.3.1 arrives to fix your issues with Bluetooth controllers and USB-C or Thunderbolt external displays
Apple's macOS Monterey 12.3.1 update brings Bluetooth fixes for game controllers and resolves issues with external displays on some Macs.
Apple’s discontinued Beats Pill+ Bluetooth speaker makes a comeback, sort of
Apple's Beats Pill+ speaker is making a comeback after being discontinued recently, with a new limited-edition model arriving later this week.
Legizmo helps jailbreakers pair older versions of iOS with unsupported versions of watchOS
Nine times out of ten, you’re going to see jailbreakers using older iPhones with not-so-current versions of iOS on them, and this tends to pose an issue when you’re also trying to get the latest and greatest Apple Watch and load the newest version of watchOS on it.
Apple releases iOS 15.3.1, iPadOS 15.3.1, macOS 12.2.1, and watchOS 8.4.2
Apple is issuing minor software updates to several of its platforms today. The primary goal is to fix some lingering issues across the board. However, it doesn't look like there are any major forward facing features in the mix this time around.
macOS 12.3 beta 2 aims to fix Bluetooth battery drain in MacBooks
Earlier this year, after the public launch of macOS Monterey 12.2, some MacBook Air and/or MacBook Pro owners that utilize Bluetooth noticed a bug, rather than an improvement. That bug causes the MacBook that has Bluetooth enabled to drastically drain the battery while the machine is in sleep mode. Which is less than ideal.
A simple Mac app fixes macOS 12.2 battery drain by toggling Bluetooth so you don’t have to
A new app works around the MacBook battery drain issue in macOS Monterey 12.2 which happens overnight due to a Bluetooth bug continually waking your notebook from sleep.
How to fix AirPods not connecting to Apple Watch
Are you trying to use your AirPods with your Apple Watch for calls, music, etc., and it fails repeatedly? Let's show you how to solve this problem and ensure you can connect your AirPods with your Apple Watch.
The next AirPods may resolve Bluetooth limitations, offering genuinely hi-res sound
Bluetooth limitations are holding back Apple's AirPods, but the company may be working on a proprietary solution to overcome the annoying limitations of the wireless standard.
SpeakerFirst prioritizes the iPhone’s loudspeaker when tapping the speaker button in a call
When you place or receive a phone call on your iPhone, the speaker option can be incredibly useful when you don’t plan to hold the handset up to your ear.