Bluetooth

Siliqua 2 lets you customize your AirPods’ gesture system

Anthony Bouchard ∙ February 9, 2019

A set of AirPods can go a long way when you’re listening to music or watching a movie from your iPhone or iPad, but could Apple’s flagship wireless earbuds be improved with user-configurable software? If you answered yes to that question and you have a jailbroken handset, then you’re in for a treat.

Developer LaughingQuoll has just released Siliqua 2, the successor of a popular jailbreak tweak called Siliqua that launched just under two years ago. With Siliqua 2, you can customize your AirPods’ gesture system, which empowers you with additional control over your media playback directly from the peripheral.

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AirBuddy brings proper AirPods support to the Mac

Anthony Bouchard ∙ January 29, 2019

If you’ve ever used Apple’s AirPods with your iPhone or iPad before, then you already know about the seamless pairing experience that's made possible by the Apple-exclusive W1 chip. Unfortunately, Apple hasn’t polished this experience on macOS just yet, and the AirPods experience on the Mac feels the same as any other Bluetooth-enabled device.

To say Apple left Mac users hanging in this respect would be an understatement, but third-party app developers have taken notice of this macOS-centric niche and now appear to be coming to our rescue.

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Next-gen AirPods receive Bluetooth SIG certification

Cody Lee ∙ November 5, 2018
Male headshot showing a profile of a young person wearing an AirPod in their left ear

The next model of Apple's popular AirPods has surpassed another milestone on its way to release. As noted by MySmartPrice, the wireless earbuds have received certification from the Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG), essentially giving them the green light to move forward.

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Samsung unveils Note 9: 4,000mAh battery, 6.4″ screen, S Pen with Bluetooth control, more

Christian Zibreg ∙ August 9, 2018

Samsung Electronics today at the Unpacked 2018 press event announced a next-generation Galaxy Note 9 phablet alongside new smartwatch models. The new Note has a 6.4-inch 2960x1400 Super AMOLED-based Infinity Display, an all-day 4,000mAh battery, faster internals, more storage and an upgraded S Pen stylus with Bluetooth LE support for things like triggering photos, controlling slideshows and media playback and so forth.

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How to pair a Bluetooth keyboard with iPhone or iPad

Sandy Writtenhouse ∙ Updated December 12, 2025
Setting Up Bluetooth Keyboard iPad

So, you bought a new wireless keyboard and want to use it with your iOS device. For those who do a lot of typing on their iPhone or iPad, an external keyboard can be more efficient than the onscreen keyboard.

In this step-by-step tutorial, we’ll show you how to pair an external Bluetooth keyboard with your iPhone or iPad so you can comfortably type long notes, emails, and documents.

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Best summer accessories for iPhone and other Apple devices

Bryan M. Wolfe ∙ Updated October 17, 2018
Best Summer Accessories

After a long cold Winter, Summer is the time to get back outside and enjoy everything the world has to offer. Whether you plan on visiting a beach, conquering a hiking trail, or laying next to your pool, we’ve got you covered. On this list, you'll find some of the best Summer accessories that go perfectly with your iPhone and other Apple devices. 

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