A new report Thursday by Bloomberg has once again corroborated the rumor that Apple is working on a pair of premium over-ear headphones that should release sometime later this year. This time around, however, Bloomberg adds a new tidbit: the ear pads and headband padding can be replaced easily as these parts attach to the frame magnetically.
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Powerbeats4 now listed on the Beats website ahead of Wednesday launch
After some reviewers have managed to get their hands on Apple's yet-to-be-released new Powerbeats4 sporty earphones, the Beats website was refreshed Monday with a list of official features such as a 15-hour battery life, "Hey Siri" support and more.
Powerbeats4 are $50 less, have a better design, longer battery life and “Hey Siri” support
Apple has yet to announce its fourth-generation Powerbeats4, but that hasn't stopped AppleInsider's Andrew O'Hara from getting his hands on these upcoming sporty headphones.
Samsung’s new truly wireless Galaxy Buds+ now official
Samsung is not a stranger to the truly wireless headphone market, and so it's no surprise the company is trying again with its latest effort, the Galaxy Buds+.
LG’s TONE Free truly wireless earbuds now on sale for $200 in the U.S.
Back in October of last year, LG officially announced it was getting in on the truly wireless headphone game with the TONE Free earbuds, which launched in South Korea at the same time.
KZ-ZST in-ear monitors: incredible-sounding cheap headphones
I try a lot of different headphone types, multiple styles of cans, ear buds, in ear monitors (IEMs), AirPods, active noise cancelling, etc. It is generally safe to say, in the headphone market, you get what you pay for. I wanted, however, to challenge that perception by purchasing an extremely low cost pair of buds and see if they could hold their own against other pricier models I tested in the past. Let's take a look at these $19.99 in-ear monitors.
Twelve South’s new AirFly Pro is the missing link between wireless earbuds & wired audio jacks
Accessory maker Twelve South today launched AirFly Pro, a new version of their existing AirFly adapter for connecting your AirPods to in-flight entertainment systems and treadmills.
AirPods Pro replacement tips from Apple will cost only $4
Apple on Monday unveiled its AirPods Pro earphones with active noise cancellation. According to John Gruber of Daring Fireball who yesterday published his first impressions of the new earbuds, Apple will sell the AirPods Pro replacement tips at four bucks a piece.
Apple’s rumored over-the-ear headphones could feature orientation detection and a folding headband for easy transport
Apple's been researching compact over-the-ear headphones with a foldable headband for easy transport and orientation detection that'd automatically adjust left/right audio channels depending if the user is wearing them correctly or with the left earpiece over their left ear.
Powerbeats Pro go on sale in the United Kingdom, France and Germany
Powerbeats Pro, Apple's sporty, Beats-branded, sweat-resistant headphones with the H1 headphone chip, longer battery life, Hey Siri, seamless pairing and other perks, are now available to purchase in the United Kingdom, France and Germany.
The next iPhone could let you connect to two Bluetooth devices at the same time
One or more iPhone models slated for release later this year could allow customers to connect two Bluetooth devices at the same time, like two pairs of wireless headphones.
Powerbeats Pro: unboxing + our initial review
Powerbeats Pro, Apple's truly wireless earphones with the in-house designed H1 headphone chip, hands-free Hey Siri, IPX4 water resistance and other perks, have been available since May 10. We though we'd check them out to give iDownloadBlog readers a closer look at one of the most important new audio product under Apple's ownership of Beats.