Features & OpinionsDear Apple: The shape of AirPods wasn't the issueIt's time to stop.
Christian ThomasSeptember 26, 2025Features & Opinions
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Features & OpinionsDear Apple: The shape of AirPods wasn't the issueIt's time to stop.Christian ThomasSeptember 26, 2025
Features & OpinionsThe AirPods Pro 3 have the best noise canceling of any earbudsWe put the new AirPods Pro 3 through our testing lab, and the results surprised us. These really are the best ANC earbuds you can buy.
Chase BernathSeptember 26, 2025
Features & OpinionsThe AirPods Pro 3 put another brick in Apple's walled gardenNo wonder the company keeps getting fined.
Tom TriggsSeptember 23, 2025
Features & OpinionsApple's new Live Translation feature is unavailable for EU residents"Hey Siri, what's French for bureaucracy?"Tom TriggsSeptember 18, 2025
Features & OpinionsJust because the AirPods Pro 3 have a heart rate sensor doesn't mean you should ditch your smartwatch just yetApple's hyping heart rate monitoring in AirPods Pro 3, but real-world data suggests keeping that smartwatch handy.
Adam BirneySeptember 16, 2025Features & OpinionsApple's AirPods Pro 3 Live Translation has a sharing problemReal-time translation sounds revolutionary, but it's still limited to one-way conversations.Adam BirneySeptember 16, 2025
Features & OpinionsDecoding Apple's marketing jargon on the AirPods Pro 3What does 'awe-dropping' actually mean? Spoiler: nothing
Jhaycee CalvezSeptember 13, 2025
Features & OpinionsIf you’re using AirPods, Spotify Lossless won’t save your Bluetooth commuteSpotify Lossless is finally here, but most earbuds still can't make use of it.
Dave CarrSeptember 13, 2025
Features & OpinionsWe asked, you told us: All wireless earbuds should have replaceable batteriesA majority of poll respondents want to see more replaceable batteries in audio products.Adam BirneySeptember 13, 2025
Features & OpinionsPhone-specific features suck. Here's whyHeadphone manufacturers are marching to the same somber beat.Tom TriggsSeptember 11, 2025
Features & OpinionsSix things draining your headphone battery (and how to fix them)Changing your listening habits can save you hours of battery life.Tom TriggsSeptember 10, 2025
Features & OpinionsThese new features make the AirPods Pro 3 an instant purchase for meAre these the new wireless earbud champion?Chase BernathSeptember 9, 2025