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launches, but not until 2024 at the earliest. </span><div class="item-meta"><span class="item-byline">By David Price </span><span class="item-date">2 years ago </span></div></div></div></div></article><article class="item" role="article" aria-label="Article: Report: Airpods 'lite' May Cost Less Than $100"><div class="item-inner"><div class="item-image"><a href="https://www.macworld.com/article/1445431/airpods-lite-earpods-budget.html" rel="noopener noreferrer"><img decoding="async" src="https://www.macworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Putting-Bose-QC-EarBuds-2-in-case-2-2.jpg?quality=50&strip=all&w=300&h=200&crop=1" alt="Report: AirPods 'Lite' may cost less than $100" loading="lazy"></a></div><div class="item-text"><div class="item-text-inner"><span class="item-eyebrow item-eyebrow--default">News</span><h3><a href="https://www.macworld.com/article/1445431/airpods-lite-earpods-budget.html">Report: AirPods 'Lite' may cost less than $100</a></h3><span class="item-excerpt">Apple is reportedly developing cheaper earbuds to compete at the lower end of the market. </span><div class="item-meta"><span class="item-byline">By Roman Loyola </span><span class="item-date">2 years ago </span></div></div></div></div></article><article class="item" role="article" aria-label="Article: Ultra, Max, And The Next Big Thing: How Apple's 2023 Will Change Everything"><div class="item-inner"><div class="item-image"><a href="https://www.macworld.com/article/1441648/2023-iphone-15-apple-watch-ultra-homepod-headset.html" rel="noopener noreferrer"><img decoding="async" src="https://www.macworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/iPhone-14-Pro_review_6.jpg?quality=50&strip=all&w=300&h=200&crop=1" alt="Ultra, Max, and the next big thing: How Apple's 2023 will change everything" loading="lazy"></a></div><div class="item-text"><div class="item-text-inner"><span class="item-eyebrow item-eyebrow--default">More Color</span><h3><a href="https://www.macworld.com/article/1441648/2023-iphone-15-apple-watch-ultra-homepod-headset.html">Ultra, Max, and the next big thing: How Apple's 2023 will change everything</a></h3><span class="item-excerpt">The Dynamic Island becomes fully part of the iPhone's product lineup, and we'll finally see Apple's long-rumored headset. </span><div class="item-meta"><span class="item-byline">By Jason Snell </span><span class="item-date">2 years ago </span></div></div></div></div></article><article class="item" role="article" aria-label="Article: How Apple Can Beat Google In The Speaker War"><div class="item-inner"><div class="item-image"><a href="https://www.macworld.com/article/1423214/homepod-google-nest-hub-amazon-echo-show-speaker-display.html" rel="noopener noreferrer"><img decoding="async" src="https://www.macworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/4304088_original.jpg?quality=50&strip=all&w=300&h=200&crop=1" alt="How Apple can beat Google in the speaker war" loading="lazy"></a></div><div class="item-text"><div class="item-text-inner"><span class="item-eyebrow item-eyebrow--default">Stay Foolish</span><h3><a href="https://www.macworld.com/article/1423214/homepod-google-nest-hub-amazon-echo-show-speaker-display.html">How Apple can beat Google in the speaker war</a></h3><span class="item-excerpt">HomePod could take on the Echo Show and Nest Hub if Apple gave it a little attention. </span><div class="item-meta"><span class="item-byline">By Dan Moren </span><span class="item-date">2 years ago </span></div></div></div></div></article> <div class="jwPlayer--floatingContainer"> <div id="jwplayer--floatingVideo" class="jwplayer" data-media-id="O6tSMQIo"></div> </div> <article class="item" role="article" aria-label="Article: Every Airpods Model Is On Sale For At Or Near Their All-time Low Price"><div class="item-inner"><div class="item-image"><a href="https://www.macworld.com/article/1395252/black-friday-airpods-pro-max-deals.html" rel="noopener noreferrer"><img decoding="async" src="https://www.macworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/airpods-graphic-max.jpg?quality=50&strip=all&w=300&h=200&crop=1" alt="Every AirPods model is on sale for at or near their all-time low price" loading="lazy"></a></div><div class="item-text"><div class="item-text-inner"><span class="item-eyebrow item-eyebrow--default">Deal</span><h3><a href="https://www.macworld.com/article/1395252/black-friday-airpods-pro-max-deals.html">Every AirPods model is on sale for at or near their all-time low price</a></h3><span class="item-excerpt">Whether you're getting your first pair or upgrading, you'll find a perfect deal. </span><div class="item-meta"><span class="item-byline">By Michael Simon </span><span class="item-date">2 years ago </span></div></div></div></div></article><article class="item" role="article" aria-label="Article: The 3rd-gen Airpods With Magsafe Case Are $29 Off And In Stock At Costco"><div class="item-inner"><div class="item-image"><a href="https://www.macworld.com/article/1391250/the-3rd-gen-airpods-with-magsafe-case-are-29-off-and-in-stock-at-costco.html" rel="noopener noreferrer"><img decoding="async" src="https://www.macworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/airpods_2021_review_hero.jpg?quality=50&strip=all&w=300&h=200&crop=1" alt="The 3rd-gen AirPods with MagSafe case are $29 off and in stock at Costco" loading="lazy"></a></div><div class="item-text"><div class="item-text-inner"><span class="item-eyebrow item-eyebrow--default">Deal</span><h3><a href="https://www.macworld.com/article/1391250/the-3rd-gen-airpods-with-magsafe-case-are-29-off-and-in-stock-at-costco.html">The 3rd-gen AirPods with MagSafe case are $29 off and in stock at Costco</a></h3><span class="item-excerpt">Save and get them before Christmas. </span><div class="item-meta"><span class="item-byline">By Michael Simon </span><span class="item-date">2 years ago </span></div></div></div></div></article><article class="item" role="article" aria-label="Article: Skip Black Friday And Get The 2nd-gen Airpods Pro For $50 Off Right Now"><div class="item-inner"><div class="item-image"><a href="https://www.macworld.com/article/1386463/targets-black-friday-sale-knocks-50-off-the-airpods-pro-2-right-now.html" rel="noopener noreferrer"><img decoding="async" src="https://www.macworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/AirPods-Pro-2022-review-1.jpg?quality=50&strip=all&w=300&h=200&crop=1" alt="Skip Black Friday and get the 2nd-gen AirPods Pro for $50 off right now" loading="lazy"></a></div><div class="item-text"><div class="item-text-inner"><span class="item-eyebrow item-eyebrow--default">Deal</span><h3><a href="https://www.macworld.com/article/1386463/targets-black-friday-sale-knocks-50-off-the-airpods-pro-2-right-now.html">Skip Black Friday and get the 2nd-gen AirPods Pro for $50 off right now</a></h3><span class="item-excerpt">Get Apple's newest earbuds for $200. </span><div class="item-meta"><span class="item-byline">By Michael Simon </span><span class="item-date">2 years ago </span></div></div></div></div></article><article class="item" role="article" aria-label="Article: Airpods Pro Can Double As Cheap Hearing Aid"><div class="item-inner"><div class="item-image"><a href="https://www.macworld.com/article/1382324/airpods-pro-study-hearing-aids-live-listen.html" rel="noopener noreferrer"><img decoding="async" src="https://www.macworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/AirPods-Pro-2022-review-2.jpg?quality=50&strip=all&w=300&h=200&crop=1" alt="AirPods Pro can double as cheap hearing aid" loading="lazy"></a></div><div class="item-text"><div class="item-text-inner"><span class="item-eyebrow item-eyebrow--default">News</span><h3><a href="https://www.macworld.com/article/1382324/airpods-pro-study-hearing-aids-live-listen.html">AirPods Pro can double as cheap hearing aid</a></h3><span class="item-excerpt">A recent scientific study found that the AirPods Pro can be just as effective as some prescription hearing aids in helping those with mild-to-moderate hearing loss. </span><div class="item-meta"><span class="item-byline">By Roman Loyola </span><span class="item-date">2 years ago </span></div></div></div></div></article><div id="gpt-leaderboardmainbod-1" class="ad page-ad has-ad-prefix ad-article" data-ad-template="article" data-ofp="false" data-aaad="true" data-aa-adunit="/8456/IDG.US_CSMB_Macworld.com/page_door" data-aa-targeting='{"pos":"BTF1"}'></div><article class="item" role="article" aria-label="Article: How To Improve Airpods Battery Life"><div class="item-inner"><div class="item-image"><a href="https://www.macworld.com/article/673509/how-to-improve-airpods-battery-life.html" rel="noopener noreferrer"><img decoding="async" src="https://www.macworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/AirPods-Pro-2022-review-6.jpg?quality=50&strip=all&w=300&h=200&crop=1" alt="How to improve AirPods battery life" loading="lazy"></a></div><div class="item-text"><div class="item-text-inner"><span class="item-eyebrow item-eyebrow--default">How-To</span><h3><a href="https://www.macworld.com/article/673509/how-to-improve-airpods-battery-life.html">How to improve AirPods battery life</a></h3><span class="item-excerpt">AirPods keep running out of juice at inopportune moments? Here's how to extend their battery life. </span><div class="item-meta"><span class="item-byline">By David Price </span><span class="item-date">2 years ago </span></div></div></div></div></article><article class="item" role="article" aria-label="Article: The Airpods Pro 2's Firmware Update Is Now Available For All Airpods"><div class="item-inner"><div class="item-image"><a href="https://www.macworld.com/article/1375296/mysterious-5b58-firmware-airpods-pro-2.html" rel="noopener noreferrer"><img decoding="async" src="https://www.macworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/AirPods-Pro-2022-review-7.jpg?quality=50&strip=all&w=300&h=200&crop=1" alt="The AirPods Pro 2's firmware update is now available for all AirPods" loading="lazy"></a></div><div class="item-text"><div class="item-text-inner"><span class="item-eyebrow item-eyebrow--default">News</span><h3><a href="https://www.macworld.com/article/1375296/mysterious-5b58-firmware-airpods-pro-2.html">The AirPods Pro 2's firmware update is now available for all AirPods</a></h3><span class="item-excerpt">It's unclear what's changed, but users will hope "audio drift" has been addressed. </span><div class="item-meta"><span class="item-byline">By David Price </span><span class="item-date">2 years ago </span></div></div></div></div></article><article class="item" role="article" aria-label="Article: Get An Insane $90 Off 1st-gen Airpods Pro"><div class="item-inner"><div class="item-image"><a href="https://www.macworld.com/article/1374165/get-a-brand-new-pair-of-1st-gen-airpods-pro-for-an-insane-90-off-right-now.html" rel="noopener noreferrer"><img decoding="async" src="https://www.macworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/airpods_pro_review_1600home.jpg?quality=50&strip=all&w=300&h=200&crop=1" alt="Get an insane $90 off 1st-gen AirPods Pro" loading="lazy"></a></div><div class="item-text"><div class="item-text-inner"><span class="item-eyebrow item-eyebrow--default">Deal</span><h3><a href="https://www.macworld.com/article/1374165/get-a-brand-new-pair-of-1st-gen-airpods-pro-for-an-insane-90-off-right-now.html">Get an insane $90 off 1st-gen AirPods Pro</a></h3><span class="item-excerpt">Walmart is selling the older model for $159. </span><div class="item-meta"><span class="item-byline">By Michael Simon </span><span class="item-date">2 years ago </span></div></div></div></div></article><div id="nativo1" class="nativo"></div><article class="item" role="article" aria-label="Article: What To Expect From Black Friday Airpods Deals"><div class="item-inner"><div class="item-image"><a href="https://www.macworld.com/article/1377158/best-airpods-early-black-friday-deals-2023.html" rel="noopener noreferrer"><img decoding="async" src="https://www.macworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/black-friday-airpods.jpg?quality=50&strip=all&w=300&h=200&crop=1" alt="What to expect from Black Friday AirPods deals" loading="lazy"></a></div><div class="item-text"><div class="item-text-inner"><span class="item-eyebrow item-eyebrow--default">Best Deals</span><h3><a href="https://www.macworld.com/article/1377158/best-airpods-early-black-friday-deals-2023.html">What to expect from Black Friday AirPods deals</a></h3><span class="item-excerpt">We're here to share what you can expect in terms of 2023's Black Friday discounts, and where to save the most. </span><div class="item-meta"><span class="item-byline">By Karen Haslam and Jason Cross </span><span class="item-date">2 years ago </span></div></div></div></div></article><div id="gpt-leaderboardmainbod-2" class="ad page-ad has-ad-prefix ad-article" data-ad-template="article" data-ofp="false" data-aaad="true" data-aa-adunit="/8456/IDG.US_CSMB_Macworld.com/page_door" data-aa-targeting='{"pos":"BTF2"}'></div><article class="item" role="article" aria-label="Article: The New Airpods Pro Are Already $25 Off For Prime Day"><div class="item-inner"><div class="item-image"><a href="https://www.macworld.com/article/1350440/the-new-airpods-pro-are-already-25-off-for-prime-day.html" rel="noopener noreferrer"><img decoding="async" src="https://www.macworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/airpods-pro2-hero.jpg?quality=50&strip=all&w=300&h=200&crop=1" alt="The new AirPods Pro are already $25 off for Prime Day" loading="lazy"></a></div><div class="item-text"><div class="item-text-inner"><span class="item-eyebrow item-eyebrow--default">Deal</span><h3><a href="https://www.macworld.com/article/1350440/the-new-airpods-pro-are-already-25-off-for-prime-day.html">The new AirPods Pro are already $25 off for Prime Day</a></h3><span class="item-excerpt">Apple's newest earbuds get their first-ever significant discount. </span><div class="item-meta"><span class="item-byline">By Michael Simon </span><span class="item-date">2 years ago </span></div></div></div></div></article><article class="item" role="article" aria-label="Article: Apple's Next Big Thing Could Be The Boost Its Smaller Things Need"><div class="item-inner"><div class="item-image"><a href="https://www.macworld.com/article/1346076/homepod-apple-tv-ar-headset.html" rel="noopener noreferrer"><img decoding="async" src="https://www.macworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/4339563_original.jpg?quality=50&strip=all&w=300&h=200&crop=1" alt="Apple's next big thing could be the boost its smaller things need" loading="lazy"></a></div><div class="item-text"><div class="item-text-inner"><span class="item-eyebrow item-eyebrow--default">Stay Foolish</span><h3><a href="https://www.macworld.com/article/1346076/homepod-apple-tv-ar-headset.html">Apple's next big thing could be the boost its smaller things need</a></h3><span class="item-excerpt">Apple's languishing platforms could point to investment elsewhere. </span><div class="item-meta"><span class="item-byline">By Dan Moren </span><span class="item-date">2 years ago </span></div></div></div></div></article><article class="item" role="article" aria-label="Article: Airpods Pro 2022: Should You Upgrade?"><div class="item-inner"><div class="item-image"><a href="https://www.macworld.com/article/1338544/airpods-pro-2nd-generation-should-you-upgrade.html" rel="noopener noreferrer"><img decoding="async" src="https://www.macworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/AirPods-Pro-2nd-gen-hero.jpg?quality=50&strip=all&w=300&h=200&crop=1" alt="AirPods Pro 2022: Should you upgrade?" loading="lazy"></a></div><div class="item-text"><div class="item-text-inner"><span class="item-eyebrow item-eyebrow--default">Feature</span><h3><a href="https://www.macworld.com/article/1338544/airpods-pro-2nd-generation-should-you-upgrade.html">AirPods Pro 2022: Should you upgrade?</a></h3><span class="item-excerpt">Already have the original AirPods Pro and are eyeing the new model? We'll help you decide whether to keep what you have or upgrade. </span><div class="item-meta"><span class="item-byline">By Jason Cross </span><span class="item-date">2 years ago </span></div></div></div></div></article><article class="item" role="article" aria-label="Article: Airpods Pro 2022 Review"><div class="item-inner"><div class="item-image"><a href="https://www.macworld.com/article/1207444/airpods-pro-2-review-2.html" rel="noopener noreferrer"><img decoding="async" src="https://www.macworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/airpods-pro2-hero-1.jpg?quality=50&strip=all&w=300&h=200&crop=1" alt="AirPods Pro 2022 review" loading="lazy"></a></div><div class="item-text"><div class="item-text-inner"><span class="item-eyebrow item-eyebrow--default">Reviews</span><h3><a href="https://www.macworld.com/article/1207444/airpods-pro-2-review-2.html">AirPods Pro 2022 review</a></h3><span class="item-excerpt">The new second-generation AirPods Pro look and feel nearly identical to the old model, but deliver a surprising leap in quality and features. </span><div class="item-meta"><span class="item-byline">By Jason Cross </span><span class="item-date">3 years ago </span><span class="item-score"><div class="starRating" style="--rating: 4.5" aria-label="Rating of this product is4.5out of 5."></div></span></div></div></div></div></article><div id="gpt-leaderboardmainbod-3" class="ad page-ad has-ad-prefix ad-article" data-ad-template="article" data-ofp="false" data-aaad="true" data-aa-adunit="/8456/IDG.US_CSMB_Macworld.com/page_door" data-aa-targeting='{"pos":"BTF3"}'></div><article class="item" role="article" aria-label="Article: Oh Well, Adaptive Transparency For First-gen Airpods Pro In Ios 16.1 Is A Bug"><div class="item-inner"><div class="item-image"><a href="https://www.macworld.com/article/1340503/airpods-pro-adaptive-transparency-ios-16-1-bug.html" rel="noopener noreferrer"><img decoding="async" src="https://www.macworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/4316127_original-1.jpg?quality=50&strip=all&w=300&h=200&crop=1" alt="Oh well, Adaptive Transparency for first-gen AirPods Pro in iOS 16.1 is a bug" loading="lazy"></a></div><div class="item-text"><div class="item-text-inner"><span class="item-eyebrow item-eyebrow--default">News</span><h3><a href="https://www.macworld.com/article/1340503/airpods-pro-adaptive-transparency-ios-16-1-bug.html">Oh well, Adaptive Transparency for first-gen AirPods Pro in iOS 16.1 is a bug</a></h3><span class="item-excerpt">Adaptive Transparency isn't coming to first-gen AirPods Pro after all. </span><div class="item-meta"><span class="item-byline">By Michael Simon </span><span class="item-date">3 years ago </span></div></div></div></div></article><article class="item" role="article" aria-label="Article: One Of The Best New Airpods Pro Features Is Coming To The Original Model"><div class="item-inner"><div class="item-image"><a href="https://www.macworld.com/article/1338769/ios-16-1-airpods-pro-adaptive-transparency.html" rel="noopener noreferrer"><img decoding="async" src="https://www.macworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/AirPods-Pro-2nd-gen-hero.jpg?quality=50&strip=all&w=300&h=200&crop=1" alt="One of the best new AirPods Pro features is coming to the original model" loading="lazy"></a></div><div class="item-text"><div class="item-text-inner"><span class="item-eyebrow item-eyebrow--default">News</span><h3><a href="https://www.macworld.com/article/1338769/ios-16-1-airpods-pro-adaptive-transparency.html">One of the best new AirPods Pro features is coming to the original model</a></h3><span class="item-excerpt">Adaptive Transparency appears as a feature in the latest iOS 16.1 beta. </span><div class="item-meta"><span class="item-byline">By David Price </span><span class="item-date">3 years ago </span></div></div></div></div></article><article class="item" role="article" aria-label="Article: Despite Apple's Best Efforts, Meta And Google Are Still Out Of Control"><div class="item-inner"><div class="item-image"><a href="https://www.macworld.com/article/1075176/macalope-meta-google-ad-tracking.html" rel="noopener noreferrer"><img decoding="async" src="https://www.macworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/facebook.jpg?quality=50&strip=all&w=300&h=200&crop=1" alt="Despite Apple's best efforts, Meta and Google are still out of control" loading="lazy"></a></div><div class="item-text"><div class="item-text-inner"><span class="item-eyebrow item-eyebrow--default">The Macalope</span><h3><a href="https://www.macworld.com/article/1075176/macalope-meta-google-ad-tracking.html">Despite Apple's best efforts, Meta and Google are still out of control</a></h3><span class="item-excerpt">Apple's ATT helps, but it can't fix everything. </span><div class="item-meta"><span class="item-byline">By The Macalope </span><span class="item-date">3 years ago </span></div></div></div></div></article><article class="item" role="article" aria-label="Article: Five New Apple Products That Could Debut In 2023"><div class="item-inner"><div class="item-image"><a href="https://www.macworld.com/article/1075086/apple-2023-new-products-debut.html" rel="noopener noreferrer"><img decoding="async" src="https://www.macworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/apple-logo-orange-circles.jpg?quality=50&strip=all&w=300&h=200&crop=1" alt="Five new Apple products that could debut in 2023" loading="lazy"></a></div><div class="item-text"><div class="item-text-inner"><span class="item-eyebrow item-eyebrow--default">Feature</span><h3><a href="https://www.macworld.com/article/1075086/apple-2023-new-products-debut.html">Five new Apple products that could debut in 2023</a></h3><span class="item-excerpt">Mac Pro, iPhone 15 Ultra, AR headset, 15-inch Air all on the horizon. </span><div class="item-meta"><span class="item-byline">By Roman Loyola </span><span class="item-date">3 years ago </span></div></div></div></div></article><div id="gpt-leaderboardmainbod-4" class="ad page-ad has-ad-prefix ad-article" data-ad-template="article" data-ofp="false" data-aaad="true" data-aa-adunit="/8456/IDG.US_CSMB_Macworld.com/page_door" data-aa-targeting='{"pos":"BTF4"}'></div><article class="item" role="article" aria-label="Article: How To Set Up Personalized Spatial Audio For Your Airpods"><div class="item-inner"><div class="item-image"><a href="https://www.macworld.com/article/1064563/how-set-up-personalized-spatial-audio-airpods.html" rel="noopener noreferrer"><img decoding="async" src="https://www.macworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/airpods3-in-ear-compared.jpg?quality=50&strip=all&w=300&h=200&crop=1" alt="How to set up Personalized Spatial Audio for your AirPods" loading="lazy"></a></div><div class="item-text"><div class="item-text-inner"><span class="item-eyebrow item-eyebrow--default">How-To</span><h3><a href="https://www.macworld.com/article/1064563/how-set-up-personalized-spatial-audio-airpods.html">How to set up Personalized Spatial Audio for your AirPods</a></h3><span class="item-excerpt">In iOS 16, you can scan your head and ears to make Spatial Audio work even better. </span><div class="item-meta"><span class="item-byline">By Jason Cross </span><span class="item-date">3 years ago </span></div></div></div></div></article><article class="item" role="article" aria-label="Article: Why Apple's Far Out Event Was More About The Future Than The Products"><div class="item-inner"><div class="item-image"><a href="https://www.macworld.com/article/1063815/dynamic-island-apple-watch-action-button-charging.html" rel="noopener noreferrer"><img decoding="async" src="https://www.macworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/iphone-14-island-play.jpg?quality=50&strip=all&w=300&h=200&crop=1" alt="Why Apple's Far Out event was more about the future than the products" loading="lazy"></a></div><div class="item-text"><div class="item-text-inner"><span class="item-eyebrow item-eyebrow--default">Stay Foolish</span><h3><a href="https://www.macworld.com/article/1063815/dynamic-island-apple-watch-action-button-charging.html">Why Apple's Far Out event was more about the future than the products</a></h3><span class="item-excerpt">Chances are that the new features introduced in the iPhone 14 Pro and Apple Watch Ultra will eventually make it to other Apple devices. </span><div class="item-meta"><span class="item-byline">By Dan Moren </span><span class="item-date">3 years ago </span></div></div></div></div></article><article class="item" role="article" aria-label="Article: Airpods Pro 2: Release Date And Guide To Apple’s New Airpods"><div class="item-inner"><div class="item-image"><a href="https://www.macworld.com/article/677702/airpods-pro-2-specs-features-price-release-date.html" rel="noopener noreferrer"><img decoding="async" src="https://www.macworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/AirPods-Pro-2nd-gen-hero-2.jpg?quality=50&strip=all&w=300&h=200&crop=1" alt="AirPods Pro 2: Release date and guide to Apple’s new AirPods" loading="lazy"></a></div><div class="item-text"><div class="item-text-inner"><span class="item-eyebrow item-eyebrow--updated">Updated</span><h3><a href="https://www.macworld.com/article/677702/airpods-pro-2-specs-features-price-release-date.html">AirPods Pro 2: Release date and guide to Apple’s new AirPods</a></h3><span class="item-excerpt">Apple has announced the second-gen AirPods Pro. From design and release date to price and features, here's everything you need to know. </span><div class="item-meta"><span class="item-byline">By David Price </span><span class="item-date">3 years ago </span></div></div></div></div></article><article class="item" role="article" aria-label="Article: Apple Announces New Airpods Pro For 2022"><div class="item-inner"><div class="item-image"><a href="https://www.macworld.com/article/1062834/new-airpods-pro-2022.html" rel="noopener noreferrer"><img decoding="async" src="https://www.macworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/AirPods-Pro-second-generation.jpeg?quality=50&strip=all&w=300&h=200&crop=1" alt="Apple announces new AirPods Pro for 2022" loading="lazy"></a></div><div class="item-text"><div class="item-text-inner"><span class="item-eyebrow item-eyebrow--default">News</span><h3><a href="https://www.macworld.com/article/1062834/new-airpods-pro-2022.html">Apple announces new AirPods Pro for 2022</a></h3><span class="item-excerpt">Apple unveils a new generation of AirPods Pro with additional features. </span><div class="item-meta"><span class="item-byline">By Martyn Casserly </span><span class="item-date">3 years ago </span></div></div></div></div></article><div id="gpt-leaderboardmainbod-5" class="ad page-ad has-ad-prefix ad-article" data-ad-template="article" data-ofp="false" data-aaad="true" data-aa-adunit="/8456/IDG.US_CSMB_Macworld.com/page_door" data-aa-targeting='{"pos":"BTF5"}'></div><article class="item" role="article" aria-label="Article: Macworld Podcast: 'far Out' September 7 Apple Event Preview"><div class="item-inner"><div class="item-image"><a href="https://www.macworld.com/article/918678/macworld-podcast-far-out-apple-event-preview.html" rel="noopener noreferrer"><img decoding="async" src="https://www.macworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/steve_jobs_theater_apple_park-1.jpg?quality=50&strip=all&w=300&h=200&crop=1" alt="Macworld Podcast: 'Far Out' September 7 Apple event preview" loading="lazy"></a></div><div class="item-text"><div class="item-text-inner"><span class="item-eyebrow item-eyebrow--default">Macworld Podcast</span><h3><a href="https://www.macworld.com/article/918678/macworld-podcast-far-out-apple-event-preview.html">Macworld Podcast: 'Far Out' September 7 Apple event preview</a></h3><span class="item-excerpt">Appleu2019s big u201cFar Outu201d event is coming! We know weu2019ll see the iPhone 14, but what else? New Apple Watches? How about an update to the AirPods Pro? It's all in this episode of the Macworld Podcast! </span><div class="item-meta"><span class="item-byline">By Roman Loyola, Michael Simon and Jason Cross </span><span class="item-date">3 years ago </span></div></div></div></div></article><article class="item" role="article" aria-label="Article: Macos Ventura Finally Brings Full Airpods Settings To Your Mac"><div class="item-inner"><div class="item-image"><a href="https://www.macworld.com/article/823877/how-to-macos-ventura-adjust-airpods.html" rel="noopener noreferrer"><img decoding="async" src="https://www.macworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/macbook-airpods-1.jpg?quality=50&strip=all&w=300&h=200&crop=1" alt="macOS Ventura finally brings full AirPods settings to your Mac" loading="lazy"></a></div><div class="item-text"><div class="item-text-inner"><span class="item-eyebrow item-eyebrow--default">How-To</span><h3><a href="https://www.macworld.com/article/823877/how-to-macos-ventura-adjust-airpods.html">macOS Ventura finally brings full AirPods settings to your Mac</a></h3><span class="item-excerpt">Here's how to adjust your earbuds' settings without picking up your iPhone. </span><div class="item-meta"><span class="item-byline">By Roman Loyola </span><span class="item-date">3 years ago </span></div></div></div></div></article><article class="item" role="article" aria-label="Article: Homepod Mini And The Apple Smart Home: Perfect Together"><div class="item-inner"><div class="item-image"><a href="https://www.macworld.com/article/234695/homepod-mini-apple-siri-smart-home-size-speaker-hub-music-intercom-ultra-wideband-price.html" rel="noopener noreferrer"><img decoding="async" src="https://www.macworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/apple-homepod-mini-top.jpeg?quality=50&strip=all&w=300&h=200&crop=1" alt="HomePod mini and the Apple smart home: Perfect together" loading="lazy"></a></div><div class="item-text"><div class="item-text-inner"><span class="item-eyebrow item-eyebrow--default">Feature</span><h3><a href="https://www.macworld.com/article/234695/homepod-mini-apple-siri-smart-home-size-speaker-hub-music-intercom-ultra-wideband-price.html">HomePod mini and the Apple smart home: Perfect together</a></h3><span class="item-excerpt">The Home Pod mini has gone from a cheaper alternative to the center of Apple's smart home. Here's everything you need to know about Apple's newest smart speaker. </span><div class="item-meta"><span class="item-byline">By Roman Loyola </span><span class="item-date">3 years ago </span></div></div></div></div></article><article class="item" role="article" aria-label="Article: Updating Airpods Might Get A Lot Easier In Ios 16"><div class="item-inner"><div class="item-image"><a href="https://www.macworld.com/article/830170/updating-your-airpods-might-be-about-to-get-a-lot-easier.html" rel="noopener noreferrer"><img decoding="async" src="https://www.macworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/airpods_pro_review_1600home-6.jpg?quality=50&strip=all&w=300&h=200&crop=1" alt="Updating AirPods might get a lot easier in iOS 16" loading="lazy"></a></div><div class="item-text"><div class="item-text-inner"><span class="item-eyebrow item-eyebrow--default">News</span><h3><a href="https://www.macworld.com/article/830170/updating-your-airpods-might-be-about-to-get-a-lot-easier.html">Updating AirPods might get a lot easier in iOS 16</a></h3><span class="item-excerpt">A new submenu spotted in iOS 16 beta 5 suggests manual firmware updates could be on the horizon. </span><div class="item-meta"><span class="item-byline">By David Price </span><span class="item-date">3 years ago </span></div></div></div></div></article><div id="gpt-leaderboardmainbod-6" class="ad page-ad has-ad-prefix ad-article" data-ad-template="article" data-ofp="false" data-aaad="true" data-aa-adunit="/8456/IDG.US_CSMB_Macworld.com/page_door" data-aa-targeting='{"pos":"BTF6"}'></div><article class="item" role="article" aria-label="Article: Macworld Podcast: Can Apple Raise Its Smart Home Iq?"><div class="item-inner"><div class="item-image"><a href="https://www.macworld.com/article/829371/macworld-podcast-can-apple-raise-its-smart-home-iq.html" rel="noopener noreferrer"><img decoding="async" src="https://www.macworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/hompod-1.jpg?quality=50&strip=all&w=300&h=200&crop=1" alt="Macworld Podcast: Can Apple raise its smart home IQ?" loading="lazy"></a></div><div class="item-text"><div class="item-text-inner"><span class="item-eyebrow item-eyebrow--default">Macworld Podcast</span><h3><a href="https://www.macworld.com/article/829371/macworld-podcast-can-apple-raise-its-smart-home-iq.html">Macworld Podcast: Can Apple raise its smart home IQ?</a></h3><span class="item-excerpt">On this episode of the Macworld Podcast, we talk about Appleu2019s efforts in the smart home market and what we could see from the company in the near future. </span><div class="item-meta"><span class="item-byline">By Roman Loyola, Michael Simon and Jason Cross </span><span class="item-date">3 years ago </span></div></div></div></div></article><article class="item" role="article" aria-label="Article: All Airpods Cases Will Switch To Usb-c In 2023"><div class="item-inner"><div class="item-image"><a href="https://www.macworld.com/article/829510/all-airpods-cases-will-switch-to-usb-c-in-2023-analyst-predicts.html" rel="noopener noreferrer"><img decoding="async" src="https://www.macworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/airpods3-cases-1.jpg?quality=50&strip=all&w=300&h=200&crop=1" alt="All AirPods cases will switch to USB-C in 2023" loading="lazy"></a></div><div class="item-text"><div class="item-text-inner"><span class="item-eyebrow item-eyebrow--default">News</span><h3><a href="https://www.macworld.com/article/829510/all-airpods-cases-will-switch-to-usb-c-in-2023-analyst-predicts.html">All AirPods cases will switch to USB-C in 2023</a></h3><span class="item-excerpt">Apple is set to continue its transition from Lightning to USB-C, but this may happen too late for the second-gen AirPods Pro. </span><div class="item-meta"><span class="item-byline">By David Price </span><span class="item-date">3 years ago </span></div></div></div></div></article><article class="item" role="article" aria-label="Article: Apple Is Reportedly Developing Smart Speakers, Cameras, And Displays"><div class="item-inner"><div class="item-image"><a href="https://www.macworld.com/article/828550/homepod-mini-speaker-camera-displays.html" rel="noopener noreferrer"><img decoding="async" src="https://www.macworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/homepod_mini_review21.jpg?quality=50&strip=all&w=300&h=200&crop=1" alt="Apple is reportedly developing smart speakers, cameras, and displays" loading="lazy"></a></div><div class="item-text"><div class="item-text-inner"><span class="item-eyebrow item-eyebrow--default">News</span><h3><a href="https://www.macworld.com/article/828550/homepod-mini-speaker-camera-displays.html">Apple is reportedly developing smart speakers, cameras, and displays</a></h3><span class="item-excerpt">New HomePods could be on the way. </span><div class="item-meta"><span class="item-byline">By Michael Simon </span><span class="item-date">3 years ago 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The audio interface and mic are surprisingly high quality, and the design metaphor is bang on. </span><div class="item-meta"><span class="item-byline">By Jon Jacobi </span><span class="item-date">3 years ago </span><span class="item-score"><div class="starRating" style="--rating: 4" aria-label="Rating of this product is4out of 5."></div></span></div></div></div></div></article><div id="gpt-leaderboardmainbod-7" class="ad page-ad has-ad-prefix ad-article" data-ad-template="article" data-ofp="false" data-aaad="true" data-aa-adunit="/8456/IDG.US_CSMB_Macworld.com/page_door" data-aa-targeting='{"pos":"BTF7"}'></div><article class="item" role="article" aria-label="Article: Amazon’s Incredible Prime Day Airpods Deals Are Too Good To Pass Up"><div class="item-inner"><div class="item-image"><a href="https://www.macworld.com/article/807594/amazons-incredible-prime-day-airpods-deals-are-too-good-to-pass-up.html" rel="noopener noreferrer"><img decoding="async" src="https://www.macworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/airpods_pro_review_1600home.jpg?quality=50&strip=all&w=300&h=200&crop=1" alt="Amazon’s incredible Prime Day AirPods deals are too good to pass up" loading="lazy"></a></div><div class="item-text"><div class="item-text-inner"><span class="item-eyebrow item-eyebrow--default">Deal</span><h3><a href="https://www.macworld.com/article/807594/amazons-incredible-prime-day-airpods-deals-are-too-good-to-pass-up.html">Amazon’s incredible Prime Day AirPods deals are too good to pass up</a></h3><span class="item-excerpt">Upgrade your ears and save big. </span><div class="item-meta"><span class="item-byline">By Michael Simon </span><span class="item-date">3 years ago </span></div></div></div></div></article><article class="item" role="article" aria-label="Article: 5 Features You Didn't Know Your Airpods Could Do"><div class="item-inner"><div class="item-image"><a href="https://www.macworld.com/article/699281/airpods-little-known-features-notifications-sharing-switch-audio.html" rel="noopener noreferrer"><img decoding="async" src="https://www.macworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/apple_airpods3_review_16.jpg?quality=50&strip=all&w=300&h=200&crop=1" alt="5 features you didn't know your AirPods could do" loading="lazy"></a></div><div class="item-text"><div class="item-text-inner"><span class="item-eyebrow item-eyebrow--default">Feature</span><h3><a href="https://www.macworld.com/article/699281/airpods-little-known-features-notifications-sharing-switch-audio.html">5 features you didn't know your AirPods could do</a></h3><span class="item-excerpt">Your earbuds can do more than you think. </span><div class="item-meta"><span class="item-byline">By Jason Cross </span><span class="item-date">3 years ago </span></div></div></div></div></article><article class="item" role="article" aria-label="Article: The Airpods Pro 2 Might Not Be Much Of An Upgrade"><div class="item-inner"><div class="item-image"><a href="https://www.macworld.com/article/799450/2022-airpods-pro-update-health-sensors-design.html" rel="noopener noreferrer"><img decoding="async" src="https://www.macworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/airpods_pro_review_1600home-5.jpg?quality=50&strip=all&w=300&h=200&crop=1" alt="The AirPods Pro 2 might not be much of an upgrade" loading="lazy"></a></div><div class="item-text"><div class="item-text-inner"><span class="item-eyebrow item-eyebrow--default">News</span><h3><a href="https://www.macworld.com/article/799450/2022-airpods-pro-update-health-sensors-design.html">The AirPods Pro 2 might not be much of an upgrade</a></h3><span class="item-excerpt">Apple's earbuds might eventually get heart rate monitoring and temperature tracking, but it reportedly won't be this year. </span><div class="item-meta"><span class="item-byline">By Karen Haslam </span><span class="item-date">3 years ago </span></div></div></div></div></article><article class="item" role="article" aria-label="Article: How Bluetooth Le Audio Could Amp Up The Next-gen Airpods"><div class="item-inner"><div class="item-image"><a href="https://www.macworld.com/article/797884/bluetooth-le-audio-lc3-codec-airpods.html" rel="noopener noreferrer"><img decoding="async" src="https://www.macworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/airpods3-hero.jpg?quality=50&strip=all&w=300&h=200&crop=1" alt="How Bluetooth LE Audio could amp up the next-gen AirPods" loading="lazy"></a></div><div class="item-text"><div class="item-text-inner"><span class="item-eyebrow item-eyebrow--default">Feature</span><h3><a href="https://www.macworld.com/article/797884/bluetooth-le-audio-lc3-codec-airpods.html">How Bluetooth LE Audio could amp up the next-gen AirPods</a></h3><span class="item-excerpt">Bluetooth audio is about to level up with LE Audio and the LC3 codec. We can only hope these technologies are coming to AirPods and iPhones soon. </span><div class="item-meta"><span class="item-byline">By Jason Cross </span><span class="item-date">3 years ago </span></div></div></div></div></article><div id="gpt-leaderboardmainbod-8" class="ad page-ad has-ad-prefix ad-article" data-ad-template="article" data-ofp="false" data-aaad="true" data-aa-adunit="/8456/IDG.US_CSMB_Macworld.com/page_door" data-aa-targeting='{"pos":"BTF8"}'></div><article class="item" role="article" aria-label="Article: Leaker Reveals Details Of New Airpods Pro"><div class="item-inner"><div class="item-image"><a href="https://www.macworld.com/article/795557/second-generation-airpods-pro-charging-case-sensors.html" rel="noopener noreferrer"><img decoding="async" src="https://www.macworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/airpods_pro_review_1600home-1.jpg?quality=50&strip=all&w=300&h=200&crop=1" alt="Leaker reveals details of new AirPods Pro" loading="lazy"></a></div><div class="item-text"><div class="item-text-inner"><span class="item-eyebrow item-eyebrow--default">News</span><h3><a href="https://www.macworld.com/article/795557/second-generation-airpods-pro-charging-case-sensors.html">Leaker reveals details of new AirPods Pro</a></h3><span class="item-excerpt">52audio shares detailed leak of second-gen AirPods Pro. </span><div class="item-meta"><span class="item-byline">By David Price </span><span class="item-date">3 years ago </span></div></div></div></div></article><article class="item" role="article" aria-label="Article: How The Homepod Can Be Apple's New Ipod"><div class="item-inner"><div class="item-image"><a href="https://www.macworld.com/article/705079/homepod-camera-tv-display.html" rel="noopener noreferrer"><img decoding="async" src="https://www.macworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/homepod_mini_new_colours-1.jpg?quality=50&strip=all&w=300&h=200&crop=1" alt="How the HomePod can be Apple's new iPod" loading="lazy"></a></div><div class="item-text"><div class="item-text-inner"><span class="item-eyebrow item-eyebrow--default">More Color</span><h3><a href="https://www.macworld.com/article/705079/homepod-camera-tv-display.html">How the HomePod can be Apple's new iPod</a></h3><span class="item-excerpt">The iPod was recently laid to rest. Now it's time for the HomePod to rise. </span><div class="item-meta"><span class="item-byline">By Jason Snell </span><span class="item-date">3 years ago </span></div></div></div></div></article><article class="item" role="article" aria-label="Article: These X-ray Shots Of The Ipod Are Mesmerizing"><div class="item-inner"><div class="item-image"><a href="https://www.macworld.com/article/703967/these-incredible-ct-scans-will-make-you-fall-in-love-with-the-ipod-all-over-again.html" rel="noopener noreferrer"><img decoding="async" src="https://www.macworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/ipod-ct-scan.jpg?quality=50&strip=all&w=300&h=200&crop=1" alt="These X-ray shots of the iPod are mesmerizing" loading="lazy"></a></div><div class="item-text"><div class="item-text-inner"><span class="item-eyebrow item-eyebrow--default">News</span><h3><a href="https://www.macworld.com/article/703967/these-incredible-ct-scans-will-make-you-fall-in-love-with-the-ipod-all-over-again.html">These X-ray shots of the iPod are mesmerizing</a></h3><span class="item-excerpt">See Apple's revolutionary music player from the inside out. </span><div class="item-meta"><span class="item-byline">By Michael Simon </span><span class="item-date">3 years ago </span></div></div></div></div></article><article class="item" role="article" aria-label="Article: Jbl’s New Tune Wireless Earbuds Boast Anc And A 40-hour Battery Life At An Affordable Price"><div class="item-inner"><div class="item-image"><a href="https://www.macworld.com/article/700233/jbls-new-tune-wireless-earbuds-boast-anc-and-a-40-hour-battery-life-at-an-affordable-price.html" rel="noopener noreferrer"><img decoding="async" src="https://www.macworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/1200-JBL_Tune-230NC_Lifestyle-Image_White_Ambient-Aware-1.jpg?quality=50&strip=all&w=300&h=200&crop=1" alt="JBL’s new TUNE wireless earbuds boast ANC and a 40-hour battery life at an affordable price" loading="lazy"></a></div><div class="item-text"><div class="item-text-inner"><span class="item-eyebrow item-eyebrow--updated-lower">BrandPost</span><span class="item-eyebrow-ch-by-text">Sponsored by Currys </span><h3><a href="https://www.macworld.com/article/700233/jbls-new-tune-wireless-earbuds-boast-anc-and-a-40-hour-battery-life-at-an-affordable-price.html">JBL’s new TUNE wireless earbuds boast ANC and a 40-hour battery life at an affordable price</a></h3><span class="item-excerpt">JBL’s new TUNE 130NC TWS & TUNE 230NC TWS wireless earbuds offer premium audio, long battery life and active noise cancellation for less than £100 </span><div class="item-meta"><span class="item-date">3 years ago </span></div></div></div></div></article><div id="gpt-leaderboardmainbod-9" class="ad page-ad has-ad-prefix ad-article" data-ad-template="article" data-ofp="false" data-aaad="true" data-aa-adunit="/8456/IDG.US_CSMB_Macworld.com/page_door" data-aa-targeting='{"pos":"BTF9"}'></div><article class="item" role="article" aria-label="Article: Airpods Pro 2 Could Be The Sleeper Hit Of The Fall"><div class="item-inner"><div class="item-image"><a href="https://www.macworld.com/article/703007/airpods-pro-2-could-be-the-sleeper-hit-of-apples-iphone-14-event.html" rel="noopener noreferrer"><img decoding="async" src="https://www.macworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/airpods_pro_review_1600home-4.jpg?quality=50&strip=all&w=300&h=200&crop=1" alt="AirPods Pro 2 could be the sleeper hit of the fall" loading="lazy"></a></div><div class="item-text"><div class="item-text-inner"><span class="item-eyebrow item-eyebrow--default">News</span><h3><a href="https://www.macworld.com/article/703007/airpods-pro-2-could-be-the-sleeper-hit-of-apples-iphone-14-event.html">AirPods Pro 2 could be the sleeper hit of the fall</a></h3><span class="item-excerpt">The next generation of Apple's flagship earbuds could bring high-end audio features. </span><div class="item-meta"><span class="item-byline">By Michael Simon </span><span class="item-date">3 years ago </span></div></div></div></div></article><article class="item" role="article" aria-label="Article: Where To Buy Apple's Airpods 3 (2021)"><div class="item-inner"><div class="item-image"><a href="https://www.macworld.com/article/677961/where-to-buy-apples-airpods-3-2021.html" rel="noopener noreferrer"><img decoding="async" src="https://www.macworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/where_to_buy_airpods_3_2021.jpg?quality=50&strip=all&w=300&h=200&crop=1" alt="Where to buy Apple's AirPods 3 (2021)" loading="lazy"></a></div><div class="item-text"><div class="item-text-inner"><span class="item-eyebrow item-eyebrow--default">Best Deals</span><h3><a href="https://www.macworld.com/article/677961/where-to-buy-apples-airpods-3-2021.html">Where to buy Apple's AirPods 3 (2021)</a></h3><span class="item-excerpt">The third-gen AirPods offer superior battery life, an updated design and a range of new audio features. Here's where to find the best AirPods 3 deals in May 2022, whether you're buying in the US or UK. </span><div class="item-meta"><span class="item-byline">By David Price </span><span class="item-date">3 years ago </span></div></div></div></div></article><article class="item" role="article" aria-label="Article: Boy's Eardrum 'ripped Open' By Airpods Amber Alert, Lawsuit Alleges"><div class="item-inner"><div class="item-image"><a href="https://www.macworld.com/article/702568/boys-eardrum-ruptured-by-airpods-amber-alert-new-lawsuit-alleges.html" rel="noopener noreferrer"><img decoding="async" src="https://www.macworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/airpods-pro-design.jpg?quality=50&strip=all&w=300&h=200&crop=1" alt="Boy's eardrum 'ripped open' by AirPods Amber Alert, lawsuit alleges" loading="lazy"></a></div><div class="item-text"><div class="item-text-inner"><span class="item-eyebrow item-eyebrow--default">News</span><h3><a href="https://www.macworld.com/article/702568/boys-eardrum-ruptured-by-airpods-amber-alert-new-lawsuit-alleges.html">Boy's eardrum 'ripped open' by AirPods Amber Alert, lawsuit alleges</a></h3><span class="item-excerpt">Parents claim the emergency warning was so loud it caused vertigo, tinnitus, and permanent hearing loss in one ear. </span><div class="item-meta"><span class="item-byline">By David Price </span><span class="item-date">3 years ago </span></div></div></div></div></article><article class="item" role="article" aria-label="Article: Google Features Apple Should Borrow For Its Next Big Thing"><div class="item-inner"><div class="item-image"><a href="https://www.macworld.com/article/700849/features-apple-google-camera-look-talk-ar.html" rel="noopener noreferrer"><img decoding="async" src="https://www.macworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/google-translate-glasses-io-2022.jpg?quality=50&strip=all&w=300&h=200&crop=1" alt="Google features Apple should borrow for its next big thing" loading="lazy"></a></div><div class="item-text"><div class="item-text-inner"><span class="item-eyebrow item-eyebrow--default">Stay Foolish</span><h3><a href="https://www.macworld.com/article/700849/features-apple-google-camera-look-talk-ar.html">Google features Apple should borrow for its next big thing</a></h3><span class="item-excerpt">Apple is hardly one to ignore a good idea, even when it's created by a rival. </span><div class="item-meta"><span class="item-byline">By Dan Moren </span><span class="item-date">3 years ago </span></div></div></div></div></article><div id="gpt-leaderboardmainbod-10" class="ad page-ad has-ad-prefix ad-article" data-ad-template="article" data-ofp="false" data-aaad="true" data-aa-adunit="/8456/IDG.US_CSMB_Macworld.com/page_door" data-aa-targeting='{"pos":"BTF10"}'></div><article class="item" role="article" aria-label="Article: Five New Features Google Ripped Off From Apple"><div class="item-inner"><div class="item-image"><a href="https://www.macworld.com/article/700557/google-io-announcements-wallet-pixel-watch-buds-tablet.html" rel="noopener noreferrer"><img decoding="async" src="https://www.macworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/google-apple-IO-2022.jpg?quality=50&strip=all&w=300&h=200&crop=1" alt="Five new features Google ripped off from Apple" loading="lazy"></a></div><div class="item-text"><div class="item-text-inner"><span class="item-eyebrow item-eyebrow--default">Feature</span><h3><a href="https://www.macworld.com/article/700557/google-io-announcements-wallet-pixel-watch-buds-tablet.html">Five new features Google ripped off from Apple</a></h3><span class="item-excerpt">Those new Pixel and Android features seem very familiar. </span><div class="item-meta"><span class="item-byline">By Michael Simon </span><span class="item-date">3 years ago </span></div></div></div></div></article><article class="item" role="article" aria-label="Article: Rip Ipod 2001-2022"><div class="item-inner"><div class="item-image"><a href="https://www.macworld.com/article/546753/ipod-mini-shuffle-nano-touch-complete-timeline.html" rel="noopener noreferrer"><img decoding="async" src="https://www.macworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/ipod-20th-anniversary.jpg?quality=50&strip=all&w=300&h=200&crop=1" alt="RIP iPod 2001-2022" loading="lazy"></a></div><div class="item-text"><div class="item-text-inner"><span class="item-eyebrow item-eyebrow--default">Feature</span><h3><a href="https://www.macworld.com/article/546753/ipod-mini-shuffle-nano-touch-complete-timeline.html">RIP iPod 2001-2022</a></h3><span class="item-excerpt">Apple has discontinued the iPod touch, ending a remarkable two-decade run for its iconic portable music player. </span><div class="item-meta"><span class="item-byline">By Tamara Palmer </span><span class="item-date">3 years ago </span></div></div></div></div></article><article class="item" role="article" aria-label="Article: The Ipod Touch Is Rapidly Selling Out All Over The World"><div class="item-inner"><div class="item-image"><a href="https://www.macworld.com/article/700618/ipod-touch-where-to-buy.html" rel="noopener noreferrer"><img decoding="async" src="https://www.macworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/2019_ipod_touch-2.jpg?quality=50&strip=all&w=300&h=200&crop=1" alt="The iPod touch is rapidly selling out all over the world" loading="lazy"></a></div><div class="item-text"><div class="item-text-inner"><span class="item-eyebrow item-eyebrow--default">News</span><h3><a href="https://www.macworld.com/article/700618/ipod-touch-where-to-buy.html">The iPod touch is rapidly selling out all over the world</a></h3><span class="item-excerpt">The iPod touch has been discontinued by Apple and stocks have already sold out in some places, including the U.S. Apple Store, but here's where you can still find one. </span><div class="item-meta"><span class="item-byline">By Karen Haslam </span><span class="item-date">3 years ago 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We talk about the state of Appleu2019s AirPods lineup–as well as the last stand for the iPod–in this episode of the Macworld Podcast. </span><div class="item-meta"><span class="item-byline">By Roman Loyola, Michael Simon and Jason Cross </span><span class="item-date">3 years ago </span></div></div></div></div></article><div id="gpt-leaderboardmainbod-11" class="ad page-ad has-ad-prefix ad-article" data-ad-template="article" data-ofp="false" data-aaad="true" data-aa-adunit="/8456/IDG.US_CSMB_Macworld.com/page_door" data-aa-targeting='{"pos":"BTF11"}'></div><article class="item" role="article" aria-label="Article: After 20 Years, Apple Officially Retires The Last Remaining Ipod"><div class="item-inner"><div class="item-image"><a href="https://www.macworld.com/article/699715/the-ipod-touch-is-finally-dead.html" rel="noopener noreferrer"><img decoding="async" src="https://www.macworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/ipod-touch-end-of-life.jpg?quality=50&strip=all&w=300&h=200&crop=1" alt="After 20 years, Apple officially retires the last remaining iPod" loading="lazy"></a></div><div class="item-text"><div class="item-text-inner"><span class="item-eyebrow item-eyebrow--default">News</span><h3><a href="https://www.macworld.com/article/699715/the-ipod-touch-is-finally-dead.html">After 20 years, Apple officially retires the last remaining iPod</a></h3><span class="item-excerpt">Music streaming is everywhere, and so the iPod brand is deemed no longer necessary. </span><div class="item-meta"><span class="item-byline">By Jason Cross </span><span class="item-date">3 years ago </span></div></div></div></div></article><article class="item" role="article" aria-label="Article: Airpods Pro And Airpods Max Refreshes Due This Fall"><div class="item-inner"><div class="item-image"><a href="https://www.macworld.com/article/698910/airpods-pro-max-refreshes-design-colors-release.html" rel="noopener noreferrer"><img decoding="async" 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