Apple on Wednesday announced a successor to the AirPods earphones, available to order starting today ahead of in-store availability next week.
Apple releases new AirPods with Hey Siri, new H1 chip with 50% more talk time & more
Accessories
nControl lets you use console controllers with your jailbroken iPhone or iPad
Many agree that console-based gaming is significantly more immersive than mobile gaming on an iPhone or iPad, and one of the primary factors to be considered in that is having access to a gaming controller that feels good in your hand.
A limited number of MFI (made for iPhone) controllers reside on the market today, but they often fall short of the classics. That’s why iOS developer Kevin Bradley created a new jailbreak tweak called nControl, which adds support for a bevy of popular game console controllers to a subset of iOS games.
Many Apple Watch bands are now out of stock ahead of expected seasonal refresh
More than half a dozen bands for Apple Watch released as part of the fall 2018 update are no longer available via Apple's online store. This is expected: the company's roadmap calls for seasonal refreshes of the bands and accessories in spring, summer and fall.
Apple buys patents from defunct home security camera maker Lighthouse AI
Apple recently snapped up a batch of US patents from Lighthouse AI, a defunct home security camera company that shuttered a few months ago. The acquired IP portfolio includes crucial patents related to the depth sensing technology used by Lighthouse's cameras.
AirPods no longer holding charge? Apple can replace batteries but the fees are exorbitant
If you're an early AirPods adopter, chances are your battery life isn't as great as it used to be when the earbuds were new. I definitely noticed a significant drop in my AirPods run tie during my second year of ownership. While Apple does provide a first-party battery replacement service for the wireless earphones, you may want to think twice before taking the plunge.
My favorite accessories for the Apple Watch Series 4
The Apple Watch Series 4 is perhaps one of my favorite tech gadgets of all time, and as you might come to expect, I use a plethora of third-party accessories to augment my Apple Watch experience.
I’m far from the only Apple Watch Series 4 user in the world, but that’s not to say everyone knows about the best gadgets that can be paired with Apple's smartwatch. For that reason, I’ve compiled this list of my favorite accessories with the hope that it might help some of you in your search.
Review: the official Tesla case for iPhone X/XS
Tesla Motors has a nice side business selling accessories like apparel, chargers, travel bags, gloves, purses and—why not?—iPhone cases. They have a range of cases for iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone X and iPhone XS, and today we're going hands-on with their iPhone X/XS case.
Review: Nomad Titanium Band gives your watch a sophisticated look without breaking the bank
Nomad's metal strap is made with premium materials, costs less than half as much as Apple's comparable in-house band and gives your Apple Watch a very desirable, sophisticated look.
$13 Anker wireless charger, $40 TwelveSouth HiRise 2, and other tech deals
Today's roundup of tech deals from around the web features a highly rated Anker wireless charger at a discount of nearly 50%, the TwelveSouth HiRise 2 for just $40, and much more. But you better hurry, these prices won't last long!
Samsung announces new AirPods competitor and two new wearables
Rounding out our recap of Samsung's big Unpacked event today are the announcements of a new AirPods competitor, Galaxy Buds, and two near wearables: the Galaxy Watch Active smartwatch and Galaxy Fit fitness band. We've put together a full overview of these devices for you below.
AirPower & AirPods with wireless charging and upgraded Bluetooth should ship by the summer
Apple's release schedule for the first half of 2019 allegedly includes the AirPower wireless charging mat plus upgraded AirPods with Qi charging support and extended Bluetooth range.
Check out these $590 AirPods in black or red from Russia’s luxury iPhone company Caviar
AirPods come in white only and the next version could add a black color option but how about a custom-painted pair of AirPods in red/burgundy (or black) sporting luxurious gold accents?