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Amazon's Big Spring Sale Slashes Apple Prices Across AirPods, iPads, and Macs
technology16 days ago

Amazon's Big Spring Sale Slashes Apple Prices Across AirPods, iPads, and Macs

Amazon's Big Spring Sale runs through March 31 with Prime-like discounts on Apple devices and more, featuring AirPods Pro 3 at $199 (a record low), AirPods 4 for $99, AirTag 4-Pack at $59.99 (new low), Apple Watch Series 11 from $299, M4 iPad Air discounts up to $100 off, iPad mini 7 from $399.99, M5 MacBook Air starting at $1,049, and Studio Display discounts to $1,499; some deals require Prime and prices reflect all-time lows tracked so far.

via MacRumors|
#airpods#amazon#apple
Apple’s Rumored Ultra Line Targets Premium iPhone Fold, Ultra AirPods, and a High-End MacBook
technology1 month ago

Apple’s Rumored Ultra Line Targets Premium iPhone Fold, Ultra AirPods, and a High-End MacBook

Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman says Apple is pursuing a high-end 'Ultra' line that could include the iPhone Fold, Ultra-branded AirPods with computer-vision cameras, and a touchscreen MacBook priced above current MacBook Pro models; other Ultra-branded devices such as a potential foldable iPad and an Ultra iMac are also under consideration as Apple uses multiple pricing tiers to cover the market.

via Mashable|
#airpods#apple#iphone-fold
Apple Quietly Prepares an Ultra-Premium Lineup Across Devices
gadgets1 month ago

Apple Quietly Prepares an Ultra-Premium Lineup Across Devices

Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman says Apple plans to expand its Ultra premium tier, signaling a shift away from the current budget-friendly trend. Rumored items include a MacBook Pro in a distinct Ultra tier with a possible touchscreen (above the M5 Pro/Max, not replacing them), a foldable iPhone that could be called the iPhone Ultra around $2,000, and a new AirPods Ultra beyond the Pro/Max lines with AI-powered camera capabilities; an Apple Watch Ultra 3 is also suggested. The reports are speculative and unconfirmed, but indicate Apple’s strategy to target the wealthiest buyers with higher-end hardware across multiple product families.

via Gizmodo|
#airpods#apple#gadgets
Anker Soundcore A40 Buds Offer Long Battery Life at a Budget Price
technology1 month ago

Anker Soundcore A40 Buds Offer Long Battery Life at a Budget Price

The Soundcore A40 wireless earbuds from Anker boast up to 10 hours of playback on a single charge and up to 50 hours with the charging case—roughly doubling the battery life of AirPods Pro—while costing about $45 on Amazon during a sale, with reviewers praising rich sound, comfort, transparency/ANC features via the Anker app, and a strong price-to-performance edge over Apple’s model.

via HuffPost|
#airpods#anker#battery-life
Apple plots AI wearables: smart glasses, AI pendant, and camera AirPods
tech1 month ago

Apple plots AI wearables: smart glasses, AI pendant, and camera AirPods

Apple is pushing into AI hardware with plans for in-house smart glasses (no built-in display but cameras and AI features), an AI-powered pendant worn as a necklace or pin with an always-on camera, and upgraded AirPods that may include cameras, all connecting to iPhone to let Siri act on environmental context; production could begin in December for a 2027 launch, with Apple aiming to outpace Meta in AI wearables.

via The Verge|
#ai#airpods#apple
Apple Targets a Trio of AI Wearables: Glasses, AI Pin, and Camera AirPods
technology1 month ago

Apple Targets a Trio of AI Wearables: Glasses, AI Pin, and Camera AirPods

Bloomberg reports Apple is accelerating development of three AI wearables — smart glasses with high-end cameras but no lens display, an AI pin that acts as the iPhone’s ‘eyes and ears,’ and AirPods with cameras — all designed to connect to the iPhone and use a smarter Siri. Glasses are targeting a 2027 launch with production possibly starting in late 2026; the AI pin would be an iPhone accessory with a dedicated but modest chip, microphone, and an always-on camera for environmental context, while AirPods would follow later with a low-resolution camera for information capture. Siri is also expected to receive a chatbot version in iOS 27 powered by Google AI models. A future AR-display glasses device is envisioned, along with other Apple smart-home and hub devices in development.

via MacRumors|
#ai#airpods#apple
Presidents' Day Apple Deals: Watch Series 11 Drops to $299 and More Gear On Sale
deals1 month ago

Presidents' Day Apple Deals: Watch Series 11 Drops to $299 and More Gear On Sale

Apple's Presidents' Day sale drops the Apple Watch Series 11 to $299 (a $100 discount), with additional discounts on AirPods, AirTags, the iPhone Air MagSafe Battery, Crossbody Strap, Magic Mouse, and the iPad mini; Engadget aggregates the best Apple gear deals for the weekend, highlighting the Series 11's battery life and health features like hypertension alerts and Sleep Score.

via Engadget|
#airpods#airtag#apple
The AirPods-Only Hero: A Millennial Outsmarts an Entitled Boomer at the Checkout
lifestyle2 months ago

The AirPods-Only Hero: A Millennial Outsmarts an Entitled Boomer at the Checkout

A viral Reddit thread recounts a Kroger checkout altercation where a 30-something man stays calm and blocks an older woman from cutting in line. He puts in his AirPods and cranks his phone volume, effectively ignoring her “ladies first” demands, and leaves after paying, prompting praise for his restraint. Online commentators discuss setting boundaries and cutting off narcissistic supply, with little sympathy shown for the boomer in the discussion.

via Yahoo|
#airpods#boomer#checkout-line
OpenAI Poised to Unveil Pocket-Sized AI Earwear Aiming at AirPods Rivalry
technology2 months ago

OpenAI Poised to Unveil Pocket-Sized AI Earwear Aiming at AirPods Rivalry

OpenAI says it is on track to reveal its first AI device in the second half of 2026, designed by Jony Ive's oi Products. Leaks describe a pocket-sized, screen-free behind-the-ear wearable codenamed 'Sweetpea' with a custom 2nm chip and possibly manufactured by Foxconn, potentially overlapping with AirPods in function. The timing is not confirmed, but Lehane indicated a late-2026 release is possible amid ongoing speculation about OpenAI's hardware ambitions.

via MacRumors|
#ai-device#airpods#foxconn
Ive & Altman's Sweetpea Aims to Replace AirPods with AI Earpieces
gadgets2 months ago

Ive & Altman's Sweetpea Aims to Replace AirPods with AI Earpieces

Rumors say OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and former Apple designer Jony Ive are collaborating on a new AI gadget codenamed 'Sweetpea'—a pair of behind-the-ear earpieces designed to replace AirPods and powered by a ChatGPT-enabled voice assistant. Leaks suggest a standalone device with a 2nm chip, built to pair with phones, with manufacturing lined up via Foxconn and a projected release around 2028; details remain unconfirmed.

via Gizmodo|
#ai#airpods#gadgets