Firmware updates typically don't muster up the same type of fanfare as Apple's other software updates. But, it can be good to keep tabs on the most current firmware version. Especially when on the off chance they do add some new features to the mix.
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AirPods Pro with fitness tracking and an upgraded chip due late in 2022

Apple should release a pair of redesigned AirPods Pro earbuds with fitness tracking and a significantly upgraded chip at the end of 2022.
Review: luxury leather AirPods Max case by Woolnut
AirPods Max are my most expensive set of headphones. In fact, they are one of my most expensive accessories, even in covering premium Apple products for about a decade. My first concern when opening the AirPods Max package was the skimpy, low coverage piece of cloth that Apple considers a case. I immediately started looking for a premium AirPods Max case and Woolnut delivered on all levels.
How to see AirPods battery % on any Apple and non-Apple device
In this quick tutorial, we'll share multiple ways to see the remaining battery of your AirPods and its charging case on an iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Mac, Apple TV, as well as on Android phone, and Windows PC.
New photos show off translucent AirPods prototype
Being a collector of rare Apple-branded items must be exciting. The rest of us get to live vicariously through that person as they post photos of their finds on the internet. Which is how we get to see crazy things like translucent prototypes of existing products.
$199 Beats Fit Pro (2021) vs. $249 AirPods Pro (2019). Which ones are a better buy?
In this quick video review, we compare the $199 Beats Fit Pro wireless headphones to the $249 AirPods Pro. Which ones are a better buy? Our comparison video offers the answer.
Apple issues firmware updates for AirPods 3 and AirPods Pro
From time to time, Apple will release minor software updates for its accessories. In most cases, this isn't meant to welcome a whole host of new features to the mix. Sometimes it does add new elements, though. Unfortunately, for the latest updates for Apple's truly wireless headphones, there doesn't appear to be any of that.
Some of the best jailbreak tweaks for AirPods on iOS 14
If an iPhone user asked me what pair of headphones or earbuds they should get, I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend any of Apple’s AirPods offerings.
Video: AirPods 3 tips and tricks for getting started with your Apple earbuds
Watch this video going through some handy AirPods 3 tips and tricks recommended to set up, configure, use and get the most out of your third-generation Apple earbuds.
Why there are three microphones inside each third-generation AirPod
Apple's third-generation AirPods have three built-in microphones in each earbud versus two microphones per earphone for the second-generation model.
Native Union launches AirPods Beanies, a universal knit case inspired by the iPod Sock
There are plenty of wild accessories out there for Apple's range of devices. Some of them catch on in their own right, become wildly popular for a select number of users out there in the wild. Others, not so much. But when it comes to the iPod Sock, it certainly stood the test of time back in the day. And now it's back, sort of.
AirPods 3 features a water-resistant charging case
In October of 2021, Apple officially unveiled the third-generation AirPods. Not quite as "pro" as the AirPods Pro, the new headphones still boast some noteworthy features that make them worth the purchase price. And, indeed, there are even some elements of the newest truly wireless headphones that stand out compared to Apple's pro in-ear headphones.