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Prime Day Slashes Apple Deals Across AirPods, AirTag, and More
deals18 days ago

Prime Day Slashes Apple Deals Across AirPods, AirTag, and More

Amazon Prime Day enters its third day with ongoing Apple deals, including all-time-low prices on AirPods Max 2 ($399), AirPods 4 ($99), AirTag 2 ($24 for a 1‑pack / $89 for a 4‑pack), Apple Watch Ultra 3 ($649) and Apple Watch Series 11, plus discounts on MacBook Air M5 and iPad Air M4; Apple has also raised list prices on many items, and many offers require an Amazon Prime membership, with a 50% Prime Young Adults discount available this year.

AirPods Beta Firmware Arrives, First AirPods Max 2 Build Included
technology20 days ago

AirPods Beta Firmware Arrives, First AirPods Max 2 Build Included

Apple has released a new beta firmware for AirPods, including the first build for AirPods Max 2. To enable the AirPods beta on devices running iOS 27 beta or later, go to Settings > Bluetooth, tap the (i) next to your AirPods, and turn on 'AirPods Beta Updates'. Firmware updates will install automatically when the AirPods are in their charging case and near the paired iPhone or Mac.

Prime Day 2026 Opens with Early Apple Deals on AirPods, iPad, Watch Ultra 3 and More
technology24 days ago

Prime Day 2026 Opens with Early Apple Deals on AirPods, iPad, Watch Ultra 3 and More

Prime Day 2026 kicks off with time‑sensitive Apple deals: AirPods Max 2 now $499, AirPods 4 for $99, the 11th‑gen iPad discounted up to $52 with models from $299, Apple Watch Ultra 3 on sale with select models up to $99 off, and the 13‑inch MacBook Air M5 starting at $949.99 after a $149 discount, plus savings on monitors and charging accessories. A Prime membership is required and deals will be updated throughout the event.

AirPods Max 2 Tops Consumer Reports’ Audio Quality Scores in Wireless NC Headphones
technology1 month ago

AirPods Max 2 Tops Consumer Reports’ Audio Quality Scores in Wireless NC Headphones

Consumer Reports crowned Apple's AirPods Max 2 as the top-sounding wireless, noise-canceling headphones, giving it a perfect sound-quality score and tying for the best overall score thanks to the new H2 chip’s improvements in bass, vocal clarity, and soundstage, plus Adaptive Audio for ANC and a Loud Sound Reduction feature. The Max 2 also offers wired, lossless playback via USB‑C and enhanced call quality via Voice Isolation. Bose and Sony did not lead in audio quality this round, and reviewers view the Max 2 as a meaningful upgrade over the original AirPods Max.

AirPods Max 2 vs Sony XM6: Which Premium Headphones Best Fit Your Ecosystem?
technology2 months ago

AirPods Max 2 vs Sony XM6: Which Premium Headphones Best Fit Your Ecosystem?

In a head-to-head, the AirPods Max 2 offer superior build quality and deeper Apple-centric features (H2 chip, Adaptive Audio, Conversation Awareness, spatial audio) with tighter, more precise sound, while the Sony WH-1000XM6 are lighter, often cheaper, and excel in battery life (up to 30 hours), ANC, and a practical wired option; the XM6 also plays well with Android/PC, whereas the Max 2 shine in the Apple ecosystem. There isn’t a clear winner: if you’re deeply invested in Apple devices, the Max 2 is the stronger overall package; if you want broader compatibility and longer battery life at a lower price, the XM6 is the smarter pick.

Engadget review roundup: ZenBook A16, AirPods Max 2, Sonos Play, LG Sound Suite
technology3 months ago

Engadget review roundup: ZenBook A16, AirPods Max 2, Sonos Play, LG Sound Suite

Engadget’s review roundup covers four new devices: the ASUS ZenBook A16, the Apple AirPods Max 2, the Sonos Play, and LG’s Sound Suite. The ZenBook A16 is notably light with a vibrant OLED screen and strong Snapdragon X2 performance, though it may have Arm compatibility quirks and doesn’t support all PC games. The AirPods Max 2 adds the H2 chip and new features but keeps the same design and a high price. The Sonos Play is compact yet capable with line-in and Bluetooth grouping and strong battery life, but it lacks a power adapter and could use more color options. LG Sound Suite offers immersive Dolby Atmos FlexConnect and detailed home-theater audio but is expensive, has setup quirks, and sells components separately, with some configurations needing LG TVs. Overall, Engadget highlights solid, versatile options with caveats on price and setup across the lineup.

AirPods Max 2 Tops the Field Against Sony XM6 and Bose QC Ultra Gen 2
technology3 months ago

AirPods Max 2 Tops the Field Against Sony XM6 and Bose QC Ultra Gen 2

Tom’s Guide tester Erin Bashford pits AirPods Max 2, Sony WH-1000XM6, and Bose QuietComfort Ultra Gen 2 in a head‑to‑head, and she’d keep the AirPods Max 2 for its expansive sound and seamless Apple ecosystem integration, even though the XM6 offers strong detail and comfort and the QC Ultra Gen 2 excels at ANC. Drawbacks for the AirPods Max 2 include its heavier build and roughly 20-hour battery life, plus a premium price, but sound quality and ecosystem fit drive her pick.

AirPods Max 2: premium build meets incremental sonic gains in a crowded field
technology3 months ago

AirPods Max 2: premium build meets incremental sonic gains in a crowded field

What Hi-Fi? says the AirPods Max 2 are luxuriously built with a smooth, balanced sound and a host of H2-powered features (Conversation Awareness, Adaptive Audio, Adaptive EQ, personalized volume, Siri gestures, live translation) and seamless iOS pairing, but the 20-hour battery life lags behind rivals like Sony XM6 and Sennheiser HDB 630. The design remains heavy and non-folding with a polarising case, and while wired playback improves depth, the sonic gains over the original are incremental. Against cheaper or lighter rivals offering crisper detail or punchier dynamics, the Max 2 feel like a refined luxury option best suited to Apple-ecosystem users rather than a dramatic leap forward.