How to Share Audio Between Two Pairs of AirPods on an iPhone The headphone splitter for the AirPods generation.

Apple Still ‘Exploring’ New AirPods With Tiny Cameras Apple continues to explore the idea of releasing camera-equipped AirPods in the future, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. Gurman only briefly mentioned the possibility of AirPods gaining tiny cameras, as part of his Power On newsletter intro this week, focused on Apple’s future wearables ambitions. He did not explain what the cameras would …

Apple Releases Beta Firmware Updates for AirPods Pro 2 and AirPods 4 Apple today released new beta firmware updates for both AirPods 4 models and the AirPods Pro 2 with both Lightning and USB-C charging cases. The firmware has a build number of 7E5067b, and it is only available to developers at the current time. It is not immediately clear what new features or changes are included in the new firmware, but we’ll …

AirPods 4 With ANC Drop to $164.99 on Amazon Amazon today has one of the first notable discounts of the year on the AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation, available for $164.99, down from $179.00. If you’re looking for the AirPods 4 without ANC, they’re available for $119.00 on Amazon, down from $129.00. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon. When you click a link and make…

The New Apple AirPods Max Just Dropped to a Record Low Price The best headphones for Apple users are $100 off, beating Prime Day and Black Friday prices.

Amazon Discounts USB-C AirPods Max to $449.99 ($99 Off) Amazon today has the USB-C AirPods Max on sale for $449.99 in every color, down from $549.00. This is a new all-time low price on the USB-C headphones, and the first time in 2025 that we’ve tracked any notable sale. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, whi…

Here’s How to Get Back the Off Button for AirPods Noise Cancelling You can still turn off noise cancellation on your AirPods.

Best Apple Deals of the Week: AirPods Pro 2 Drop to $179.99, AirTag 4-Pack Hits $69.99, and More This week saw notable discounts on a few Apple products, including the AirPods Pro 2 and AirTag 4-Pack at Amazon. For accessories, if you’re on the hunt for Apple Watch bands or USB-C charging accessories, we’re also still tracking big deals from Woot and Anker today. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. When you c…

Hearing a Mysterious Chime From Your AirPods Pro Case? It’s a Feature If you’ve been hearing a chiming sound from your AirPods Pro 2 case when the AirPods are charging, it’s a feature that Apple added with the launch of Hearing Health last year. In a support guide, Apple says that the ‌AirPods Pro‌ may play a sound every so often while in the case to ensure the microphones and speakers are working as intended. Fr…

Apple’s Student Offer With Free AirPods Returns in These Four Countries Apple’s annual “Back to School” or “Back to Uni” promotion has returned this week in Australia, New Zealand, Brazil, and South Korea. From January 8 through March 13, qualifying higher-education students and staff in these countries can receive free AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation with the purchase of any new MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, …

MagSafe 3-in-1 2nd Gen Wireless Charging Stand for iPhone, Apple Watch, AirPods $66 + Free Shipping Amazon has *Belkin MagSafe 3-in-1 2nd Gen Wireless Charging Stand for iPhone, Apple Watch, AirPods* on sale for *$65.99*. *Shipping is free*. Best Buy has *Belkin MagSafe 3-in-1 2nd Gen Wireless…

Best Apple Deals of the Week: Stick to Your New Year’s Resolutions With Sales on Apple Watch and AirPods Pro 2 It’s the first week of 2025, and if you’re trying to stay on track with any fitness-related New Year’s resolutions there are a few deals you might be interested in this week. This includes a $70 discount on Apple Watch Series 10, as well as $59 off the AirPods Pro 2. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. When you cl…

Apple Releases Limited Edition AirPods 4 for Year of the Snake To celebrate the Lunar New Year that starts on January 29, Apple is releasing limited edition AirPods 4 that are engraved with a special Year of the Snake icon. Apple’s Year of the Snake ‌AirPods 4‌ are available for purchase in China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Singapore at the current time. The AirPods are identical to the standard ‌AirPods 4‌ w…

Refurbished Apple AirPods Max (Space Gray, Lightning Connector) $250 + Free Shipping Best Buy has *Refurbished Apple AirPods Max* (Space Gray, Lightning Connector) on sale for *$249.99*. *Shipping is free*. Thanks to Community Member *FabulousSparrow1963* for finding this deal. …

The Apple AirPods Max Just Dropped to a New Record Low Price The best headphones for Apple users are $170 off, beating Prime Day and Black Friday prices (and you can get them on Christmas Day).

Apple Reportedly Working on AirPods Pro 3 With Heart Rate Feature Apple is working on a variety of health features for future AirPods, including heart rate monitoring and temperature sensing, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. In his Power On newsletter today, Gurman said the heart rate technology could be ready for the AirPods Pro 3, which are in “early development” within the company. AirPods getting he…

Amazon Discounts USB-C AirPods Max to $499.99 ($49 Off) Amazon today has the USB-C AirPods Max on sale for $499.99 in four colors, down from $549.00. This is a return of the Black Friday price on the headphones, and only a few dollars higher when compared with the previous record low price. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive …

Apple Released the Original AirPods Eight Years Ago Today Today marks eight years since Apple launched the original AirPods. Unveiled in September 2016 alongside the iPhone 7, the wireless headphones became available on December 19, 2016, following a slight delay. At the time, wireless headphones were already on the market but had not yet reached true mass popularity. AirPods helped redefine the categ…

Apple’s New AirPods Max Are a Worse Deal Than the Old Model They’re charging more for less.

AirPods to Be Made in India for the First Time Next Year Apple will begin making AirPods in India for the first time early next year, reports Bloomberg. Foxconn will make the wireless earphones at a factory near Hyderabad in Telangana state, beginning around Q1 2025. The factory has reportedly been making AirPods on a trial basis, with manufacturing set to ramp up quickly after production begins. It …