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AirPods iOSAug 4, 2026

Apple Seeds Another AirPods Beta as iOS 27 Nears Release

Apple has released another developer beta firmware update for supported AirPods models, continuing to refine the new audio features coming with iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and macOS 27 Golden Gate. The latest firmware, build 9A5336b, is available for AirPods Pro…

AirPodsAug 2, 2026

AirPods with Camera Show up in iOS 27 Code, Could Launch This Year

by Imran Hussain

A second, potentially earlier AirPods camera variant has appeared in iOS 27 code, raising the possibility that Apple ships some version of its Visual Intelligence earbuds before the end of 2026

AirPodsAug 2, 2026

Inside Beats Labs: How 12 Years with Apple Changed the Way Beats Makes Headphones

by Imran Hussain

A look inside Beats Labs reveals how Apple’s engineering culture has reshaped the brand’s approach to fit science, audio tuning, and product development over 12 years

AirPods How tos iOSAug 2, 2026Aug 2, 2026

How to Use Custom EQ on AirPods in iOS 27

by Imran Hussain

Apple released AirPods firmware 9.0.314 with three-band custom equalizer controls, ending years of user requests for audio customization

AirPods Apple WatchJul 16, 2026Jul 16, 2026

EU Exempts Apple Watch and AirPods From Replaceable Battery Rules

by Asma Hussain

The European Commission has adopted new exemptions to its Batteries Regulation that will allow the Apple Watch and AirPods to keep their current sealed battery designs. The decision means Apple will not have to redesign these devices with user-replaceable batteries…

AirPods How tosJul 12, 2026

One AirPod Not Working? Here’s How to Fix It

by Asma Hussain

If one AirPod is not working, you’re not alone. Whether you have a left AirPod not working, a right AirPod not working, or your AirPods are only playing in one ear, the issue is usually caused by a dead battery,…

AirPodsJul 8, 2026

Judge Dismisses Most AirPods Max Condensation Lawsuit Claims

by Imran Hussain

A New York federal judge dismissed nearly all claims in a proposed class action over condensation defects, leaving only two warranty counts intact

AirPods iOSJul 7, 2026Jul 7, 2026

iOS 27 Beta 3 Moves AirPods Adaptive Audio Controls Out of Settings

by Imran Hussain

Apple has added a quick-access slider for Adaptive Audio fine-tuning directly to the AirPods audio picker in iOS 27 beta 3, eliminating the need to dig into Settings

AirPodsJul 4, 2026Jul 4, 2026

Apple Suspends Camera-Equipped AirPods Pro Development

by Imran Hussain

Camera-equipped AirPods Pro have been placed on indefinite hold, contradicting Bloomberg’s May report that the project had reached advanced testing stages

AirPodsJul 4, 2026Jul 4, 2026

iOS 27 Beta Code Reveals AirPods Ultra with Cameras Launching Late 2027

by Imran Hussain

Developer Sam Henri Gold uncovered references to Apple’s B790 device in iOS 27 beta, confirming that camera-equipped AirPods will arrive alongside a 20th anniversary iPhone and foldable model in late 2027