The AirPods Pro 3 are a big upgrade over the AirPods Pro 2. Even though Apple has continuously added new features to those earbuds over the last three years, it hasn’t changed the design or shape of the earbuds since the first model arrived in 2019. With the AirPods Pro 3, you might not notice those tweaks until you remove the new ear tips, and the most impactful upgrades are all on the inside. After my brief hands-on immediately following the iPhone 17 launch yesterday, I’ve since spent more time test driving all of the new features on the AirPods Pro 3 — from the improved active noise cancellation (ANC) to Live Translation and heart-rate monitoring.<br /> Stronger ANC through tech and ear tips<br /> Apple says the ANC on the AirPods Pro 3 blocks twice as much noise as t [...]
The Powerbeats Pro 2 ($250) was hardly a secret. Although Beats officially announced the new fitness-focused earbuds today, it has been teasing them since last September. And over the last few weeks, [...]
If you haven't already, you can now download the new iOS 26 on your iPhone. Once you do, get ready to see a slew of changes, including a new clear design called Liquid Glass. The translucent look [...]