The Apple-owned headphone-maker Beats officially unveiled the new 'Powerbeats Pro' on Wednesday. In line with previous rumors and reports, the new model is a totally wireless version of the popular sport earbuds that comes with Apple's new H1 chip and 'Hey Siri' functionality.
Evidence has been discovered in the just-released iOS 12.2 software update that seems to confirm rumors of an impending launch of new wire-free Powerbeats. 9to5Mac's Guilherme Rambo spotted images and animations hidden within the update that appear to be wire-free Powerbeats headphones, sitting in a charging case.
Last Wednesday, Apple quietly unveiled their second-generation AirPods with Hey Siri and a few other perks. Customers who placed an order for the enhanced wireless earbuds are now starting to receive shipping notifications from couriers with delivery from Tuesday, March 26, the day following the company's "It's Showtime" star-studded press event.
Following the new AirPods that launched Wednesday, Apple is now expected to refresh the Beats-branded Powerbeats earphones by removing the wire between the wireless earbuds and swapping the Apple W1 chip for its newer version, the Apple H1 headphone chip.
Apple’s new second-generation AirPods can now be ordered from the company’s website, and many are wondering if they’re a worthwhile upgrade from the originals.
If you’re in the same boat, then you’ve come to the right place, because this piece will discuss the most significant differences between the original and second-generation AirPods.
The original AirPods debuted the Apple-designed W1 wireless chip without which their seamless pairing and other unique features wouldn't be possible. The new AirPods, available for pre-order beginning today ahead of their retail launch scheduled for Friday next week, take advantage of an improved version of the proprietary chip that now has a brand new name: H1.
Apple on Wednesday announced a successor to the AirPods earphones, available to order starting today ahead of in-store availability next week.
Learn why and how to switch to mono audio instead of stereo sound for your AirPods or other earphones on an iPhone, iPad, Mac, Watch, and Apple TV.
Apple's release schedule for the first half of 2019 allegedly includes the AirPower wireless charging mat plus upgraded AirPods with Qi charging support and extended Bluetooth range.
AirPods come in white only and the next version could add a black color option but how about a custom-painted pair of AirPods in red/burgundy (or black) sporting luxurious gold accents?
AirPods 2 are reportedly coming this spring with such perks as a much-requested black model, deeper bass, a specialized coating at the top of each earbud that could provide better grip, additional health sensors and other improvements, all in exchange for $199.
If you’ve ever used Apple’s AirPods with your iPhone or iPad before, then you already know about the seamless pairing experience that's made possible by the Apple-exclusive W1 chip. Unfortunately, Apple hasn’t polished this experience on macOS just yet, and the AirPods experience on the Mac feels the same as any other Bluetooth-enabled device.
To say Apple left Mac users hanging in this respect would be an understatement, but third-party app developers have taken notice of this macOS-centric niche and now appear to be coming to our rescue.