Get yours before the discount disappears. Photo: Apple
AirPods with an official Wireless Charging Case are now available at their lowest price to date, thanks to a rare $59.02 discount from Amazon. Bag yours before the price returns to normal.
A lot like AirPods. A lot more affordable. Photo: SoundPEATS
Want a pair of AirPods-style earbuds that won’t break the bank? Check out the SoundPeats TrueCapsule wireless earbuds instead. They’re highly rated by Amazon customers, and now on sale for a mere $18.89.
Bag yours before the discounts disappear. Photo: Apple
Amazon is slashing prices on a bunch of the hottest Beats headphones for a limited time only. You can save up to $129.96, with Solo3, Solo Pro, Powerbeats Pro, and new Powerbeats headphones all on sale.
AirPods and AirPods Pro will get their next update next year. Photo: Apple
People waiting to get their hands on next-generation AirPods will be waiting until 2021, a report published by Digitimes on Wednesday suggests.
It claims that Apple will launch its third-gen AirPods in the first half of 2021, before introducing the next-gen AirPods Pro in the second part of the year. Apple last updated its regular AirPods line in March 2019, while the AirPods Pro were released in October 2019.
You can save up to $500 on last year’s 13-inch MacBook Pro, up to $300 on a 16-inch MacBook Pro, and up to $535 on a 2018 iPad Pro. There are also some sweet discounts on Apple Watch and AirPods.
Elago’s wonderful AW6 case, which makes your AirPods look like an iPod Classic, is now available for AirPods Pro. It keeps your buds free from scratches and comes in white or black (with a red click wheel).
One of the biggest discounts yet! Photo: Ian Fuchs/Cult of Mac
It’s a great time to treat yourself to Apple’s newest AirPods, with Amazon now offering brand-new units for just $129.98. That’s $29.02 off the usual price and one of Amazon’s biggest discounts to date.
Grab 'em while you can! Photo: Ian Fuchs/Cult of Mac
Amazon is today offering a rare $49.02 discount — the biggest we’ve seen so far — on Apple’s newest AirPods with a Wireless Charging Case. Bag yours for just $149.98 before the price returns to normal.
Apple will ditch its original AirPods design completely with the next-gen model. Photo: Apple
Apple’s third-gen AirPods will boast a design and compact system-in-package (SiP) solution similar to AirPods Pro, TF International Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo claims in his latest research note to clients.
Kuo suggests that the next-generation wireless earbuds will arrive in the first half of 2021. That would be approximately 18 months after Apple debuted the AirPods Pro design in 2019.
Now is the time to treat yourself to AirPods Pro! Amazon is offering renewed models that look and work as good as new for just $202 — the lowest price we’ve seen so far on Apple’s best wireless buds.
Get a second shot of WWDC 2020 talk in this week's podcast. Image: The CultCast
This week on The CultCast: We bring you a huge list of great iOS 14 features that Apple did not mention onstage during this week’s WWDC keynote, and there’s a lot here to love.
Plus: Why iOS 14’s new Home screen widgets aren’t as powerful as you might think. And get ready to log into websites with Face ID or Touch ID.
Today’s episode is supported by CleanMyMac X, an all-in-one utility that takes care of your Mac’s health: It’s a macOS cleaner, a performance monitor, a malware remover and, occasionally, a lifesaver. And until July 5th, you can go to macpaw.com/cultofmac to get CleanMyMac X with a 30% discount.
There's a lot more to discover in iOS 14. Photo: Apple
Apple showcased some major changes and improvements for iOS 14 during its big WWDC 2020 keynote on Monday — and it was just the tip of the iceberg. There’s so much more that we didn’t get to see.
We’re now discovering what some of those things are, thanks to the first beta release, which is already available to registered developers. Here are our picks for the best hidden features in iOS 14.
Apple has a whole lot of brand awareness among customers. Photo: Counterpoint Research
A survey of customers in the UK hammers home Apple’s dominance when it comes to wireless in-ear headphones. According to a report by Counterpoint Research, 63% of respondents named Apple as a preferred brand when picking their next wireless in-ear headphones.
Apple trounced the competition that included Bose, Sony, the Apple-owned Beats, Samsung and others. While respondents were able to name multiple brands, the quantity of people who mentioned Apple makes clear just how much of a name Apple has carved out for itself in this market.
AirPods Pro users can't agree whether active noise cancellation is fixed by the latest firmware update. Photo: Apple
Apple updated AirPods Pro to firmware version 2D27 on Tuesday. Users of these truly wireless headphones have since had a chance to install it, but there’s no consensus about whether it makes active noise cancellation as good as it was when this product first launched.
Find out if the song you’re listening to is permanently damaging your hearing with an iOS 14 Control Center feature. Photo: Ed Hardy/Cult of Mac
Listening to music on AirPods at too high a volume can damage your hearing. As a reminder of this, iOS 14 offers an optional icon in the Control Center to show just how loudly the song is playing on a connected pair of AirPods or earbuds at that moment. And it measure the sound pressure down to the exact decibel.
Just one of the smaller improvements Apple didn't mention. Photo: Apple
Apple’s brilliant battery-saving feature for iPhone, which recently made its way to Mac, is also coming to AirPods and AirPods Pro in iOS 14. It should help your beloved buds last a little longer in between replacements.
AirPods Pro are about to get even more pro Photo: Charlie Sorrel/Cult of Mac
AirPods got some impressive-sounding (no pun intended) features announced at WWDC, including an upcoming “Spatial Audio” feature that will provide better 3D sound for its AirPods Pro wireless earpods.
The feature will use motion tracking to replicate a surround sound, movie theater-style listening experience, making it sound like the audio you’re listening to is coming from around the wearer. It will work by using the device’s in-built accelerometer to track the motion of users’ heads. It will then remap the sound field constantly as your head moves around.
Could AirPods 3 look just like AirPods Pro? Photo: Charlie Sorrel/Cult of Mac
Apple will introduce its third-generation AirPods buds featuring the same design as AirPods Pro during the first half of 2021, according to one reliable analyst.
The new wireless headphones could help drive a 28% increase in AirPods shipments next year. Apple’s rumored decision not to include free EarPods with iPhone 12 this fall could also contribute to the boost.
Upgrade your AirPods with earhooks, magnetic strap, protective case a charging dock. Photo: Cult of Mac Deals
AirPods are a great companion to any iOS device. They sound great, pair easily, and last a good long time. But we all know they can tend to slip from our ears. And we also know they aren’t cheap, so the idea of dropping them can be nerve-wracking.
AirPods are one of Apple's most popular products. Photo: Apple
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers recently seized a shipment of counterfeit AirPods coming from China, carrying a retail price (at least, if they were authentic) of $3,975.
Officers discovered the shipment of AirPod knockoffs June 1. The packaging said the parcel contained lithium ion batteries. However, officers inspecting the package reportedly grew suspicious because of giveaways with the packaging and marking used on the shipment.
OtterBox AirPods case covers come in Spacesuit Blue, Infinity Pink, Black Hole and more colors. Photo: OtterBox
OtterBox on Thursday launched protective covers for AirPods and AirPods Pro cases. The Ispra and Lumen series are this company’s first for Apple’s truly-wireless earbuds. They come in a range of colors, and are designed to save the AirPods case from scratches and drops.
We're starting with discounts on Elkson and Mifa. Photo: Cult of Mac
The Cult of Mac Store just kicked off its Father’s Day sale, offering some of our best AirPods and Apple Watch accessories at sweet discounts. Pick up bands, stands, protective bumper cases and more that dad will love.
Knockoffs were discovered by Pittsburgh Customs and Border Protection officers. Photo: Pittsburgh Customs and Border Protection
Pittsburgh Customs and Border Protection officers seized a shipment of counterfeit AirPods and lightning charging cables over the weekend. The unauthorized knockoffs were part of a much larger collection of thousands of counterfeit goods — including 4,212 fake Roku remotes.
You can now carry an iconic Mini in your pocket with Elago’s spectacular new AirPods cases. They look just like the real thing and have headlights that glow in the dark for added wow factor. The best bit? You can get yours for just $19 (standard shipping included) from the Cult of Mac Store.