Apple’s USB-C AirPods Pro will support lossless audio with the Vision Pro Image: AppleDuring its iPhone 15 event, Apple announced that the second-generation AirPods Pro will soon ship with a USB-C case. But it turns out the company quietly made other upgrades that go beyond swapping the case’s charging port. For one, the USB-C AirPods Pro have tacked dust resistance onto their existing water and sweat resistance: they…

Why You Probably Don’t Need to Buy the ‘New’ AirPods Pro Today might seem like it’s all about the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro, but Apple made plenty of other notable announcements too. One of those concerns AirPods Pro. While the company didn’t exactly revolutionize its premium wireless earbuds, there is one big change coming: support for USB-C charging. Read more…

Apple Introduces New AirPods Pro Charging Case and EarPods With USB-C In addition to the iPhone 15 models getting a USB-C port, Apple today announced that the second-generation AirPods Pro will now be available with a USB-C charging case, and the wired EarPods are getting a USB-C connector too. Apple said the second-generation AirPods Pro will now ship with a USB-C case, and it will be sold separately.Tag: Septem…

Apple is switching the AirPods Pro charging case to USB-C Photo by Chris Welch / The VergeIt’d be a little strange for Apple to transition the iPhone lineup over to USB-C only to leave its massively popular AirPods Pro stuck with Lightning charging ports. Predictably, that’s not what’s going to be happening: today, Apple announced that the AirPods Pro will now be shipping with a USB-C charging case. Th…

Deals: AirPods 3 With MagSafe Charging Case Available for $159 ($20 Off) Verizon today is discounting the AirPods 3 with MagSafe Charging Case, available for $159.00, from $179.00. It’s been a few months since we tracked a deal on the MagSafe version of the AirPods 3, and this is a solid second-best price. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Verizon. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive …

Best Apple Deals of the Week: Get Low Prices on MacBook Air, AirPods Pro, and Mac Mini This week’s best deals include steep discounts on 15-inch MacBook Air, 13.6-inch MacBook Air, Mac mini, and AirPods Pro 2. We’re also tracking a sale offering new Disney+ subscribers the chance to get the ad-based version of the service for just $1.99/month for three months. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. Whe…

Apple’s AirPods and AirPods Max could get USB-C ports next year Photo by Chris Welch / The VergeApple is expected to switch its AirPods Pro earbuds to a USB-C charging case during next week’s iPhone 15 event. And now, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman has revealed when the rest of the AirPods lineup will follow suit. The regular AirPods and AirPods Max will both make the change away from Apple’s Lightning connector “a…

USB-C Reportedly Coming to AirPods and AirPods Max as Soon as 2024 Apple plans to bring a USB-C port to the standard AirPods and the AirPods Max as soon as 2024, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. In a new article outlining his specific expectations for Apple’s “Wonderlust” event, featuring new details about the Apple Watch Series 9, second-generation Apple Watch Ultra, iPhone 15, ‌iPhone 15‌ Plus, iPhone 1…

Upcoming USB-C AirPods Pro Not Expected to Include Any Other Hardware Changes Apple plans to update AirPods Pro with a USB-C charging case during its “Wonderlust” iPhone 15 event on Tuesday, September 12, but no other hardware changes to the earbuds are expected, according to Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman. Writing in his latest Power On newsletter, Gurman says he believes Apple will eventually add USB-C ports to all Air…

Top Stories: Apple Event Announced for iPhone 15, New Apple Watches, USB-C AirPods, and More Apple’s most important event of the year has finally been confirmed, and we’re looking forward to new iPhones, Apple Watch models, and more. In the run-up to the event, we’re continuing to hear more tidbits about what to expect for the major new hardware, as well as some other smaller announcements Apple may have in store, so read on for all th…

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The Best Labor Day Sales on MacBooks, AirPods and Apple Watches As Labor Day approaches, if you’re in need of large appliances or tech products—including TVs—it’s a good time to buy as many companies slash prices leading up to the holiday. You can even find deals on Apple products right now—here are some of the best. Read more…

Apple will reportedly launch AirPods with USB-C in September Photo by Chris Welch / The VergeApple is planning to launch a pair of “updated” AirPods with USB-C during its iPhone 15 event in September, according to a report from Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. Rumors have been circulating for months about the possibility of Apple introducing AirPods with a USB-C-compatible charging case, but we haven’t heard any…

Apple Reportedly Plans to Announce New AirPods With USB-C Charging Case at iPhone 15 Event All four iPhone 15 models launching next month are widely expected to be equipped with a USB-C port instead of a Lightning port. Alongside this change, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman today reported that Apple plans to announce updated AirPods with a USB-C charging case during its event on Tuesday, September 12 at Steve Jobs Theater. “To match the new …

6 New AirPods Pro Features Coming in iOS 17 When iOS 17 arrives next month, it won’t just add new features to your iPhone – it also promises to bring several new functions to second-generation AirPods Pro. Below are six improvements to ‌AirPods Pro‌ 2 that owners can look forward to when Apple’s new mobile operating system is officially launched. Adaptive Audio When the second-generati…

Unique Project Brings Transparent Design to AirPods Pro Charging Case Hardware prototyping consultant Ken Pillonel has created a transparent AirPods Pro charging case with a repairable design using 3D printing technology and transparent SLA resin, as part of his ongoing efforts to highlight repairability and sustainability issues in modern consumer electronics. The project began with Pillonel downloading 3D files…

Is AirPods Max ‘Condensation Death’ a Widespread Issue? Report Offers Conflicting Evidence When Apple launched AirPods Max in December 2020, many users almost immediately flagged concerns about a build-up of condensation when the wireless headphones were worn for a prolonged period of time. Two years and eight months later, the issue may have become so entrenched that some users believe it is causing units to fail. Image credit: Donal…

iOS 17: What’s New for AirPods iOS 17 doesn’t just add new features to the iPhone – it also brings new functionality to the AirPods. Most of what’s new is for the AirPods Pro 2, but there are a few additions that are for all AirPods. Adaptive Audio Adaptive Audio, or Adaptive Noise Control, is an ‌AirPods Pro‌ 2 feature that combines Active Noise Cancellation and Transparenc…

Deals: Get the AirPods Pro 2 for Low Price of $199 ($50 Off) Amazon has Apple’s AirPods Pro 2 at $199.00 this week, down from the original price of $249.00. Amazon provides an estimated delivery date between August 8 and August 12 for most residences in the United States. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small p…

Apple Now Offering Refurbished AirPods 3 for $149 Apple today began offering the AirPods 3 through its store for refurbished products, making the earbuds available at a discount. Apple has not previously offered refurbished AirPods, so this is a first. The refurbished AirPods 3 include a MagSafe Charging Case and are priced at $149, a $30 discount off of the regular $179 price. Apple also has …