Earbuds are, more than ever, the most important extension of our smartphones. Without them, we can't hear TikTok on the train or listen to podcasts while cleaning. But does every iPhone owner need to ...

AirPods are great. They have that magical connection to Apple devices, great build quality, and (quite unlike Apple) relatively affordable price points. Not looking at you, AirPods Max. But what if ...

Starting with the iPhone 12 release in September 2020, Apple began shipping its smartphone models without a wall charger and earbuds, citing environmental concerns from excess packaging. While most ...

The biggest audio announcement at Apple’s iPhone event last month wasn’t the AirPods 4. Instead, the milestone news was the company’s plan to introduce a robust suite of hearing health features for ...

I've been a contributing editor for PCMag since 2011. Before that, I was PCMag's lead audio analyst from 2006 to 2011. Even though I'm a freelancer now, PCMag has been my home for well over a decade, ...

Pairing your iPhone with the right earbuds shouldn’t be a compromise. While Apple’s ecosystem makes AirPods the obvious choice, Sennheiser’s German-engineered earbuds deliver superior sound quality ...

Activation Lock on iOS 18 will render your iPhone practically useless to a thief. Apple’s $250 AirPods Pro 2 aren’t cheap, but they're a fraction of what you would pay for even a cheap pair of OTC ...

If you recently invested in a new pair of Powerbeats Pro 2 or Beats Studio Buds wireless earbuds, to use them for your next work out, commute and more, you first need to pair them with your phone or ...

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