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This weekend we're tracking a pair of AirPods deals at Amazon, including savings on the AirPods 2 and AirPods Pro 2. The cheapest model starts at just $89.00 for the AirPods 2, down from their original price of $129.00. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running. Secondly, the AirPods Pro 2 with USB-C are available for $189.99, down from $249.00. Although this is another second-best price on the earbuds, it's one of the most consistent deals we've tracked in 2024 and just a $9 difference compared to that record low price. $40 OFFAirPods 2 for $89.00 $59 OFFAirPods Pro 2 (USB-C) for $189.99 Both of these earbuds have an estimated delivery date around May 3, and they represent solid second-best prices on each model. There are a few minor changes to the AirPods Pro 2 besides the addition of USB-C, including additional dust resistance and support for lossless audio with the Vision Pro headset. Head to our full Deals Roundup to get caught up with all of the latest deals and discounts that we've been tracking over the past week.Related Roundup: Apple Deals This article, "AirPods Weekend Deals Include Up to $59 Off Select Models at Amazon" first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums View the full article

A recent video uploaded to the Apple Support channel on YouTube offers five helpful tips and tricks for AirPods that you may not have known about. AirPods features highlighted in the video include Audio Sharing, Live Listen, Background Sounds, Announce Notifications with Siri, and the ability to rename AirPods in the Settings app on the iPhone. Most of these functions are available on all AirPods models, but Announce Notifications with Siri does not work with first-generation AirPods. If you own AirPods Pro, also check out our guide covering the latest features added with iOS 17, such as Conversation Awareness and Personalized Volume. Waiting for new AirPods? Find out when to expect the AirPods 4 and new AirPods Max.Related Roundups: AirPods 3, AirPods Max, AirPods ProBuyer's Guide: AirPods (Don't Buy), AirPods Max (Caution), AirPods Pro (Buy Now)Related Forum: AirPods This article, "Apple Shares 5 Helpful AirPods Tips and Tricks" first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums View the full article

If you've ever wondered what it might be like to use AirPods with a display, well, a Chinese manufacturer made a fake version of the AirPods complete with a screen that we decided to test out. Would a touchscreen actually be worthwhile on AirPods? Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel for more videos. The display on the fake AirPods activates when the case is opened up. It shows connectivity status, the time, the battery level of each earbud, noise control options, "Find My" settings, and equalizer presets. Other additions include customizable wallpaper, a flashlight, and a feature for controlling the iPhone's camera. You're basically only able to control settings with the display, which is mildly useful. Actual AirPods need to be controlled through an ‌iPhone‌, iPad, or Mac, with some options available through the Control Center/Status Bar and others buried in the settings app. The touchscreen on the fake AirPods is, to put it politely, garbage. It doesn't register touches some of the time, the sound is mediocre, there are non-functional buttons, and the equalizer settings just make everything sound worse. So why did we buy these earbuds? Apple patented a similar concept back in 2021, describing a set of AirPods with a built-in touchscreen display that can be used to manage settings and also control playback. In Apple's patent description, there are options for adjusting volume, favoriting songs, playing and pausing, skipping songs, and more. Apple suggested that the touchscreen could offer tactile feedback and provide a more convenient way to control wireless earbuds. We don't recommend counterfeit products, of course, so you should not go out and buy these. The fake AirPods do give us some idea of the utility of a touchscreen and how it could be used, which is interesting to imagine. Would you want an AirPods case with a touchscreen? Let us know in the comments below. This article, "Is a Screen Useful on AirPods? Check Out This Knockoff With a Display" first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums View the full article

Apple today introduced a new firmware update for AirPods Max. The new firmware is 6A325, up from the 6A324 firmware released in January. Apple does not provide details on what features might be included in the refreshed firmware, so it is unclear what's new, and the notes often only list generic bug fixes. Apple also does not offer instructions on how to upgrade the software on the AirPods, but firmware is generally installed over-the-air while the ‌‌AirPods‌‌ are powered on and connected to an iOS device or a Mac. You can check your ‌‌‌AirPods‌‌ Max‌‌‌‌‌‌‌ firmware by following these steps: Connect your ‌‌‌‌‌‌AirPods to your iOS device. Open the Settings app. Tap General. Tap About. Tap ‌‌‌‌‌AirPods‌‌‌‌‌. Look at the number next to "Firmware Version." If we find anything notable in the firmware release, we'll update this article.Related Roundup: AirPods MaxBuyer's Guide: AirPods Max (Caution)Related Forum: AirPods This article, "Apple Releases New Firmware for AirPods Max" first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums View the full article