AirPods New Year's deals offer discounts of up to $99 on AirPods Max, AirPods Pro 3, and AirPods 4, providing significant savings on Apple's popular earbuds.
Apple's iOS 26 introduces a beta Live Translation feature for AirPods, enabling real-time translation across nine languages during face-to-face conversations, with impressive accuracy but some delays and technical hiccups, making it a promising tool for basic communication in foreign languages.
Apple has released the RC version of iOS 26.2 for iPhone, introducing new features such as a revamped Sleep Score system, AI-enhanced Apple Podcasts, a refined Apple News layout, expanded AirPods translation, and various UI improvements across apps like Reminders and CarPlay, with the official launch expected later this month.
Samsung's upcoming Galaxy Buds 4 lineup continues the trend of copying Apple, featuring a similar open-ear design and a new physical gesture for activating 'Interpreter' mode, which is identical to the gesture used on AirPods Pro for live translation. The base model will have a brushed metal design without eartips, and the new feature allows users to activate real-time translation by pinching and holding both earbuds, likely launching alongside the Galaxy S26 series next year.
Apple's Cyber Monday deals include significant discounts on iPads, AirPods, Apple Watch, MacBook Air, and bundle offers on iPhones and accessories, with some deals ending soon. Highlights include up to $300 off on MacBook Air, $150 off AirPods Max, and free iPhone 17 with Verizon plans, making it a prime time for Apple product savings.
Apple's Cyber Monday deals for 2025 are live, offering significant discounts on AirPods, iPads, MacBooks, Apple Watches, and accessories, with some prices hitting all-time lows and limited stock available, encouraging quick purchases before deals end.
Black Friday deals are live, offering significant discounts on Apple products including MacBooks, AirPods, Apple Watch, and accessories like AirTags, with notable savings such as the MacBook Air for $749 and AirTags for $64 at Amazon.
iOS 26 introduces a new setting called 'Keep Audio with Headphones' that prevents AirPods' audio from automatically switching to other Bluetooth devices like speakers or car systems, addressing a common annoyance for users. This feature is off by default and can be enabled via Settings > General > AirPlay & Continuity.
The article highlights early Black Friday deals on Apple products, including significant discounts on AirPods Pro 2, various iPad models, the new M5 iPad Pro, M4 MacBook Air, and Apple Watch Ultra 3, primarily available on Amazon, with potential for even better deals later in November.
Apple is developing an H3 chip for future AirPods to improve performance and audio quality, with potential integration in upcoming AirPods Pro 3 models featuring IR cameras. Additionally, Apple is working on a new version of its entry-level AirPods, possibly including health features like a temperature reader, though no specific launch timeline has been announced.
Apple's iOS 26 introduces a new setting called 'Keep Audio with Headphones' that prevents audio from automatically switching from AirPods to a car's speakers when connecting to CarPlay, allowing users to enjoy their headphones without interruption while still maintaining full control and functionality.
Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days offers significant discounts on Apple products including AirPods, iPad Air, iPad mini, and MacBook Air, with limited-time deals requiring an Amazon Prime membership, which now includes a free six-month trial for young adults.
Amazon's October Prime Day offers record-low prices on Apple products including AirPods, iPads, MacBooks, and the new Apple Watch Series 11 and SE 3, with significant discounts on previous models and accessories, making it a prime opportunity for Apple fans to save.
Amazon's October Prime Day offers significant discounts on Apple products including AirPods, iPads, MacBooks, and Apple Watches, making it a prime opportunity to save on both new and older models without necessarily requiring a Prime membership.