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Macworld Podcast
Podcast: The state of Apple’s smart home efforts
We talk about Apple and its approach to the smart home–what it does now and what we could see in the near future.
Reviews
JBL Tour Pro 3 review
Earphones withe great sound and other features such as the touch display on the charging box and the USB audio connection.
Reviews
Shure MV7i review
For podcasters and live musicians who want to travel light, Shure has a microphone and interface for Mac, iPad and iPhone.
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Can't decide between AirPods Pro and Powerbeats Pro 2? Don’t buy either… yet
Both options are great, but there’s something even greater on the horizon.
News
UPDATE: FIXED Here’s why your AirPods Max don’t have lossless audio over USB-C yet
An iOS 18.4 bug is blocking the update from installing.
Updated
Best AirPods deals this month
Find bargain deals for the AirPods, AirPods Pro, and AirPods Max.
Updated
Apple Events 2025: What we know about the next Apple Event
The next Apple event is coming up. Here are the keynote details, date and start times, what could launch and more.
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The best Apple deals: Huge savings on Macs, AirPods, iPhones, and more!
Apple Stores don't have sales, but that doesn't mean you can't find bargains. Take advantage of these best discounts and savings.
News
HomePod with a screen: Apple’s Home Hub/smart display plans
Apple's said to be planning to pull together the HomePod, Apple TV and iPad into some sort of home hub or smart display. Here's everything we know.
News
iOS 18.4 AirPods Max update will add lossless and ultra‑low latency audio
Apple also released a new $39 USB-C to 3.5mm audio cable for connecting to analog sources.
Updated
Best earbuds for iPhone
The best earbuds from Apple, Sony, Sennheiser, B&W, Bose and more, for use with iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch and Macs.
Deal
AirPods Pro 2 drop to their 2025 low ahead of Amazon's Big Spring Sale
The AirPods Pro 2 are only $170 right now at Amazon.
News
Spike Jonze made an Apple movie starring AirPods 4 and Pedro Pascal
Feeling blue? Noise cancelation will cheer you up.
News
AirPods to get live translation feature in iOS 19 update
A recent report claims the feature is coming later this year.
News
Apple’s smart home hub delayed to ‘align’ with ‘dramatic’ iOS 19 launch
The new device will now reportedly arrive in the fall with the iPhone 17.
Deal
AirPods 4 are back down to their all-time best price
Get Apple's latest earbuds for under $100 at Amazon right now.
Reviews
Master & Dynamic ME05 earbuds review
Master & Dynamic updates its old-school wired earbuds for the USB era.
Reviews
Creative Aurvana Ace Mimi review
The Creative Aurvana Ace Mimi sounds good, but the noise cancellation and control are not impressive.
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