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AirPodsApr 6, 2022Apr 6, 2022

Apple to launch second-generation AirPods Pro in the second half of 2022

Apple is widely expected to launch a new version of AirPods Pro in the second half of 2022 with design updates and new health-tracking features. TF Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo today reiterated this prediction and further revealed that the tech…

AirPods iPhone MacMar 29, 2022Mar 30, 2022

Patent reveals Apple exploring new force sensors for future Apple Watch, MacBook, and iPhone

Rida Imran

The US Patent and Trademark Office has granted Apple multiple patents related to “Force or 3-D Touch” technology for Apple Watch, MacBook, and even iPhone. In 2014, Apple introduced the “Force Touch” technology in the Apple Watch. Using pressure sensors,…

AirPodsFeb 18, 2022Feb 18, 2022

AirPods might detect users’ movement and position during Apple Fitness+ workouts – Patent

Rida Imran

The U.S Patent and Trademark Office has granted Apple a new patent for AirPods or wireless headphones. Titled “Wireless Ear Bud System With Pose Detection”, the filing describes a new technology that will enable AirPods or earbuds to detect users’…

AirPodsFeb 14, 2022Feb 14, 2022

Apple’s AirPods dominated headphones market in the U.S. in 2021

Rida Imran

A new survey conducted by Statista reveals Apple’s AirPods were consumers’ top choice in the U.S. in 2021. Launched in 2016, Apple’s own wireless headphone AirPods models have been used by 34.4% of consumers in the past five years. Currently,…

AirPodsFeb 7, 2022Feb 7, 2022

In a future AirPods Max update, Apple could introduce touch controls to replace the Digital Crown

Rida Imran

A new patent granted to Apple by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office this month, reveals that the tech giant is still working on introducing touch control capabilities for AirPods Max to replace the currently used Digital Crown. Apple launched…

AirPodsFeb 2, 2022

Apple quietly upgraded AirPods Pro mic audio quality to AAC-ELD in 2021

Imran Hussain

It seems that Apple has quietly upgraded the audio speech code in AirPods Pro to AAC-ELD, which offers full HD voice quality. This is the same codec that is supported by the latest AirPods 3, however, Apple made no official…

AirPodsFeb 1, 2022Feb 1, 2022

Gucci debuts $980 exclusive AirPods Max case for luxury hungry buyers

Rida Imran

Apple’s $549 AirPods Max comes with a matching silicone smart case which might not a good enough for some consumers. For luxury buyers who are looking for a befitting case for their expensive headphones, Gucci has introduced an exclusive case…

AirPods MacJan 31, 2022Jan 31, 2022

New iMac Pro and AirPods Pro coming this year, report reiterates

Asma Hussain

Apple plans to release a redesigned iMac Pro and next-generation AirPods Pro among a bunch of other launches this year, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. New iMac Pro and AirPods Pro coming this year, report reiterates In the latest edition…

AirPods MacJan 29, 2022Jan 29, 2022

macOS 12.3 beta features framework for updating AirPods firmware

Imran Hussain

macOS 12.3 beta features a new framework that can update AirPods, without the need for an iOS device. So far, AirPods are automatically updated via a paired iPhone or iPad, but the same functionality has not been possible via a…

AirPods Apple Music Apple WatchJan 28, 2022Jan 29, 2022

Apple wearables and home accessories sales revenue hit $14.7 billion in Q1, 2022, an all time record

Rida Imran

Out of the company’s $124 billion in revenue, Apple wearables and home accessories accounted for $14.7 billion in revenue in Q1, 2022 with 13% Year-over-Year growth in each geographic segment. The high performance enabled Apple wearables and home accessories to…