Apple Products

AIRPODS

Oct 18, 2021

AirPods 3 Announced With MagSafe-Based Wireless Charging, Longer Battery Life for $179

Chandraveer Mathur

At its “Unleashed” event today, Apple announced the highly-anticipated budget-centric third-generation AirPods. The product features a revised yet tried and true design sans silicone ear tips. A few features have also been

AIRTAGS

Oct 15, 2021

AirTag Helps Man Track and Recover His Stolen Car

Mahit Huilgol

AirTag has proven its usefulness over the past several months. Apple’s item tracker has helped many recover their valuables, including a forgotten wallet in the NY subway. This time around, a Chicago man tasted

HOMEPOD

Oct 15, 2021

Apple Hires New HomePod Software Lead to Boost Its Smart Speaker Efforts

Smidh

Apple has hired a new engineer to lead its HomePod software efforts. Afrooz Family previously worked at Apple from 2012 through 2016 where he worked on the original HomePod, before leaving the company and co-

AIRPODS PRO

Oct 14, 2021

Apple Expands AirPods Pro Crackling or Static Sound Service Program by Another Year

Smidh

Last year in October, Apple launched a service program for the AirPods Pro for units suffering from crackling and static sound issues. The program was initially supposed to cover AirPods Pro units for two years

AIRPODS PRO

Oct 13, 2021

AirPods Could Measure Your Skin Temperature in the Future

Chandraveer Mathur

AirPods dominate the wireless earphone market despite their hefty price tag. However, Apple has plans to take things up a notch and outfit the wearable with heath and fitness-related features in the years to

AIRPODS PRO

Oct 5, 2021

Apple Releases 4A400 Firmware for AirPods, AirPods Pro, and AirPods Max

Mahit Huilgol

Apple has released a new firmware for AirPods, AirPods Pro, and AirPods Max. The latest firmware is 4A400. Previously, AirPods and AirPods Pro were running 3E751 while the AirPods Max ran on 3E756 firmware. According

AIRPODS

Oct 5, 2021

AirPods and AirPods Pro Discounted to Their Lowest-Ever Price on Amazon

Smidh

Looking to buy the AirPods or AirPods Pro? You are in luck as Amazon is offering some pretty sweet deals on them, with the AirPods and AirPods Pro discounted to their lowest-ever price. AirPods

AIRPODS

Oct 1, 2021

Rumor: Third-Generation AirPods on Track for 2021 Launch

Chandraveer Mathur

The third-generation AirPods did not debut alongside the iPhone 13 series and the Apple Watch Series 7 at Apple's event in September. However, fresh reports suggest that the AirPods are still on track

AIRTAGS

Sep 29, 2021

AirTag Can be Hacked to Redirect You to an iCloud Phishing Page

Mahit Huilgol

Ever since Apple launched AirTag, it has been on the radar of privacy advocates. Previously some groups expressed concerns on how AirTag can be used to track down domestic abuse victims. A security researcher has

AIRPODS PRO

Sep 20, 2021

Find My Network Support for AirPods Pro and AirPods Max Delayed Until Later This Fall

Smidh

Apple has delayed the launch of the Find My network for the AirPods Pro and AirPods Max until "later this fall." The company has updated the iOS 15 features page on its website to reflect

AIRTAGS

Aug 26, 2021

AirTag Firmware Update 1A291A Now Available

Sanuj Bhatia

Apple today released a firmware update for its newly introduced item tracker AirTag. The new firmware update 1.0.291 with build number 1A291A comes two months after the company released its last AirTag update

AIRPODS PRO

Aug 19, 2021

Netflix Rolling Out Spatial Audio Support on iPhone and iPad

Smidh

Netflix has started rolling out Spatial Audio support on the iPhone and iPad. The Spatial Audio option will be available in both iOS 14 and iOS 15, though it requires one to have the AirPods

AIRPODS

Aug 18, 2021

Apple to Manufacture AirPods 3 in China Instead of Vietnam

Smidh

Apple has been diversifying its supply chain and moving production of some of its products to Vietnam following the US-China trade war and the pandemic. However, the company will be mass-producing the AirPods

AIRPODS PRO

Aug 12, 2021

New Apple Research Indicates AirPods Pro Can Be Used to Remotely Measure Respiratory Rate

Mahit Huilgol

Apple and Cornell University conducted research that reveals how one can estimate respiratory rate remotely using AirPods and AirPods Pro. The new method facilitates remote and cost-effective estimation of respiratory rate. Respiratory rate is

AIRPODS

Aug 8, 2021

Washington DC Giving Away Free AirPods to Children For Taking COVID-19 Vaccine

Sanuj Bhatia

Children between the ages of 12-17 are now eligible to take the COVID-19 vaccine in the United States. In the effort to boost vaccination, Washington DC's government has decided to give away

AIRPODS PRO

Aug 4, 2021

Second AirPods Pro Beta Firmware 4A362b Download Available Now

Sanuj Bhatia

Just like iPhone, iPad, and Mac, AirPods Pro was recently added to the list of Apple devices supported to receive Beta firmware updates. About two weeks after the first AirPods Pro firmware beta was available,

HOMEPOD

Aug 4, 2021

HomePod Mini Did Very Little to Increase Apple’s Share in Smart Speaker Market

Mahit Huilgol

It is no secret that Apple HomePod never really sold well. Some blame it on the higher price, while others attribute it to the limitations. Earlier this year, Apple discontinued HomePod to make way for

AIRTAGS

Aug 4, 2021

AirTag Tracks Homeless People’s Belongings and Helps Prove They Were Thrashed Illegally

Mahit Huilgol

We have seen multiple uses cases wherein AirTag helped people recover lost items. This time around, a Portland-based lawyer has used AirTag to track items belonging to homeless people. With the help of Apple’

AIRTAGS

Jul 29, 2021

Apple Warns AirTag Customers to Avoid Using Batteries with Bitterant Coating

Mahit Huilgol

Apple has warned AirTag users not to use batteries that are coated in bitterant. The company claims that doing so could cause the AirTag to stop working. Replaceable coin-sized CR2032 batteries power AirTag. Apple'

HOMEPOD

Jul 29, 2021

HomePod Sales Got a Boost After It Was Discontinued

Smidh

The original HomePod was a massive failure for Apple, with the company failing to attract customers despite the excellent sound quality offered by its smart speaker. Apple launched the HomePod mini as a replacement for

AIRPODS

Jul 23, 2021

Rumor: AirPods 3 Could Launch Alongside iPhone 13 in September

Smidh

A new DigiTimes report claims that Apple could launch the AirPods 3 alongside the iPhone 13 series in September. Apple was rumored to launch the AirPods 3 in the first half of this year. However,

AIRTAGS

Jul 21, 2021

AirTag Helps Man Recover Wallet on the New York Subway a Day after Losing It

Mahit Huilgol

Apple's newly launched AirTag has become an instant hit. Uses have recounted stories on how AirTag helped them find their stuff. William Liu tells the story of how AirTag helped him track his wallet

AIRPODS PRO

Jul 21, 2021

First AirPods Pro Beta Firmware Download Available Now

Smidh

Apple has released the first beta firmware for AirPods Pro, which adds support for Ambient Noise Reduction and Spatial Audio for FaceTime calls. Apple will add a number of new features to the AirPods and

AIRPODS

Jun 30, 2021

Kuo: AirPods Pro 2 to Launch in 2022

Smidh

Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo believes Apple will be launching the AirPods Pro 2 in 2022. Rumors so far have only claimed that Apple will refresh the regular AirPods with an AirPods Pro-like design

AIRTAGS

Jun 23, 2021

Apple Releases Minor New Firmware Update for AirTag

Mahit Huilgol

Earlier this month, Apple released 1.0.276 firmware for AirTag. Now the company has released a revision to the update with 1A276b build number. The new AirTag 1.0.276 firmware comes with a

AIRPODS

Jun 22, 2021

Man Accidentally Swallows AirPod During Sleep, Still Works After Being ‘Retrieved’

Sanuj Bhatia

Back in February, Bradford Gauthier shared his story of how he 'accidentally' swallowed an AirPod during his sleep. The man from Massachusetts has now shared more on this, revealing how the AirPods were retrieved, and

IOS 15

Jun 15, 2021

4 Ways iOS 15 Makes the AirPods & AirPods Pro Even Better

Smidh

Apple announced iOS 15, iPadOS 15, macOS Monterey, and more at WWDC 2021. As a part of iOS 15, Apple is bringing some improvements to the AirPods, AirPods Pro, and AirPods Max later this year.

BEATS

Jun 14, 2021

Beats Studio Buds with ANC, Transparency Mode Announced For $150

Sanuj Bhatia

After weeks of leaks and rumors, Apple today officially introduced new Beats Studio Buds. The new truly wireless earphones from Beats feature Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) and Transparency Modes. Beats Studio Buds are available to

AIRPODS PRO

Jun 10, 2021

Apple Will Release Beta AirPods Pro Firmware to Developers

Sanuj Bhatia

According to the Apple Developer website, the company is planning to start a Developer Beta Program for AirPods Pro firmware. This beta program will allow developers to test features and fixes before a firmware update

AIRPODS MAX

Jun 8, 2021

Apple Releases Firmware Update 3E756 for AirPods Max

Sanuj Bhatia

Apple today released a firmware update for its top-of-the-line AirPods Max. The new firmware update 3E756 is the third time Apple has updated the AirPods Max after its launch in December 2020.