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Apple’s New AirPods Offer Impressive Language Translation – The New York Times

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Inside the Apple audio lab where AirPods are tested and tuned

Inside the Apple audio lab where AirPods are tested and tuned

When you enter the building that houses Apple’s audio lab, venture just beyond reception and you’ll encounter a massive vintage stereo setup. The deck and accompanying speakers were a gift from Steve Jobs to the team of engineers who work in this office. The group sees the old-school tech as a source of inspiration, but also as a reminder of …

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AirPods Pro 3 vs AirPods Pro 1: What’s new after two generations?

AirPods Pro 3 vs AirPods Pro 1: What’s new after two generations?

AirPods Pro 3 are set to launch in just two days, and they’re a rather notable upgrade – even if you’re coming from the previous-generation AirPods Pro 2. But, if you skipped that upgrade – AirPods Pro 3 are a massive leap for a plethora of reasons. Here’s exactly what you gain after 6 years of upgrades. Better noise cancellation …

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The verdict on AirPods Pro 3

The verdict on AirPods Pro 3

Apple’s third-gen pro earbuds make a very strong case for upgrading. Alongside all those iPhones and Watches, Apple revealed the AirPods Pro 3, packing in major new features, like live translation and heart-rate sensing, all while tangibly boosting active noise cancellation (ANC). Those ANC upgrades? Ultra-low-noise microphones combine with advanced computational audio to silence even more noise, while new foam-infused …

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One AirPods Pro 3 Feature Upgrade Comes With a Catch

One AirPods Pro 3 Feature Upgrade Comes With a Catch

Apple’s new AirPods Pro 3 boast a range of new features and improvements that make them a tempting upgrade over previous models, but there’s one enhancement that only lives up to its promise if you pair the earbuds with a new iPhone 17. The third-generation AirPods Pro Charging Case is equipped with a U2 chip – a second-generation Ultra Wideband …

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AirPods Pro 3 heart rate monitoring ‘mind-bogglingly good’ in tests

AirPods Pro 3 heart rate monitoring ‘mind-bogglingly good’ in tests

We yesterday published our own in-depth review of AirPods Pro 3, with our editor-in-chief Chance Miller concluding that the latest iteration feels like a turning point for the product. Triathlete DC Rainmaker conducted detailed comparative tests of the new heart rate monitor as part of his own review, and concluded that it was “mind-bogglingly good” … In his review, Chance …

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AirPods Pro 2 and AirPods 4 Get iOS 26 Features With New Firmware Update

AirPods Pro 2 and AirPods 4 Get iOS 26 Features With New Firmware Update

Apple today released updated firmware for the AirPods Pro 2 and the AirPods 4, introducing support for the new AirPods features that are included in iOS 26, iPadOS 26, and macOS Tahoe. The firmware has a build number of 8A356, and it replaces the current 7E93 firmware. With Apple’s new software updates, the AirPods Pro 2 and the ‌AirPods 4‌ …

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Apple AirPods Pro 3 with Heart Rate: Sports & Fitness Review

Apple AirPods Pro 3 with Heart Rate: Sports & Fitness Review

When Apple surprises me, it doesn’t tend to be some flashy feature that blows the rest of the world away. Instead, it tends to be them doing something slightly out of their usual swim lane, or their norms. For example, adding in running efficiency metrics a few years ago. This year, that surprise goes to the AirPods Pro 3 team …

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AirPods just got these brand new features in iOS 26

AirPods just got these brand new features in iOS 26

iOS 26 is a major update for iPhone users, but it comes with a variety of new features for AirPods users too—especially anyone with AirPods Pro 2, AirPods 4, or the new AirPods Pro 3. Here are the upgrades coming to AirPods users who update to iOS 26. iOS 26 brings up to seven new AirPods features, depending on your …

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