AirPods with integrated health-tracking sensors measuring your body temperature and heart rate sound nice but don't count on Apple launching those anytime soon.
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Twelve South’s new HiRise 3 stand wirelessly charges three devices at once
Are you in the market for a multi-device iPhone charging stand? Twelve South's new HiRise 3 is a versatile wireless charger that can charge three devices at once.
RIP Lightning: Will Apple cave to the European Union pressure to adopt USB-C charging on iPhone by 2024?
New EU rules may force Apple to drop its proprietary Lightning connector and adopt USB-C charging for its iPhone, AirPods and other products by late 2024.
AirPods Pro 2 could retain a Lightning port
Apple has been predicted to release a pair of second-generation AirPods Pro earbuds, but don't expect Lightning charging to be swapped for USB-C.
New lawsuit alleges AirPods ruptured a child’s eardrums when delivering an Amber Alert
AirPods (and AirPods Pro) are great headphones for most users, but volume levels can become an issue due in part to the in-ear design. Extremely loud sounds can be dangerous using any headphones, and it turns out AirPods are the culprit for one child getting some major damage in their ear.
AirPods, AirPods Pro, and AirPods Max receive 4E71 firmware update
Apple has sent out another firmware update for the latest iterations of its truly wireless headphones. As is pretty typical with these kinds of updates, Apple doesn't go out of its way to outline what --if anything-- is new in the update. And that remains the case with this one, too.
Apple reports Q2 2022 revenue of $97.3 billion
It's been another quarter for Apple, and, as it turns out, it was a pretty healthy one for the company, too. Today, Apple has officially released the finer details regarding its second fiscal quarter of 2022. Which means we get to find out just how much money the company brought in over the last few months.
Hands-on with mophie’s 3-in-1 travel charger with MagSafe
If there’s anything I find especially important when making the trek outside of my house each day, it’s ensuring that I always have a means of charging my iPhone and accessories to prevent their batteries from dying.
Will Apple discontinue AirPods Pro after launching the second-generation model?
Don't expect the current AirPods Pro to be available at a lower price when the second-generation model launches, according to a revered analyst who says Apple wants to avoid repeating the same mistake as with the non-Pro models.
How to get your AirPods battery replaced
The battery of all electronic devices degrade over time, and AirPods are no exception. If your AirPods batteries are old, you'll probably need to get them replaced. Here are a few different ways to get that done.
Follow the recommendations below if your AirPods battery does not last long, and these 12 AirPods battery-saving tips fail to bring any meaningful improvement.
Apple patents a smart sleep mask with integrated AirPods and biometric sensors
An Apple smart eye mask would feature integrated speakers a la AirPods along with biometric sensors, including sensors to monitor your eye and brain activity.
Second-generation AirPods can now get manual firmware updates from Apple Stores
Updating firmware versions on AirPods models is pretty straightforward, insofar that it's basically out of the user's hands. Apple issues updates and the headphones will update on their own in due time. However, for folks who might want to --or need to-- get their wireless headphones updated, a manual option is available.