Apple Announcement: New AirPods Are Here!
By Leanne Hays
Right on the heels of the iPad Air and iPad mini 5 announcement comes another release we've been wishing for; Apple's second-generation AirPods are finally here! The new AirPods are faster and more efficient, offer extended battery time, improved sound quality, and even the option of wireless charging. Let's go over the features, pricing, and availability of the latest AirPods so you can decide if you'd like to invest in a pair of the Bluetooth earbuds.
Good news for everyone who was disappointed 2018 concluded without the announcement of AirPods 2, the AirPower Charging Mat, or a new set of over-ear headphones, potentially called Studio Pods: We may be getting at least one, maybe two of those devices very soon. Via press release, Apple has given us an official release date and specs of the AirPods 2. The rumors of an accompanying wireless charging enabled AirPod case, indicate that Apple may finally be ready to release the promised AirPower Charging Mat as well. In this rumor roundup, we'll cover every update about the new rumored new wireless earbuds and wireless charging case, as well as Studio Pods and AirPower related rumors.
Apple AirPods Review: Are Apple's Wireless Earbuds Worth the Buy?
By Hal Goldstein
I watch the screen as a hip, young, agile audiophile dances his way through an Apple AirPod commercial. I can’t help but think, as I see the young man on the screen, that I am probably not in Apple’s target demographic. However, I bought Apple’s hassle-free Bluetooth wireless earbuds anyway. Apple’s promise of simplicity, portability, and technology had sold me. Here's my Apple AirPod review.