Spatial audio is a sonic feature exclusive to AirPods Pro and AirPods Max that adds surround sound to Apple’s premium audio wearables. By utilizing dynamic head tracking, it brings a theater-like audio experience to the movie or video you’re watching, so that it seems as if the sound is coming from all around you. The […]
Read MoreApple Wins Patent for iPhone Display With Variable Refresh Rates Up to 240Hz Tuesday February 16, 2021 6:33 am PST by Sami Fathi A new Apple patent published today by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office describes an iPhone display that, with high refresh mode enabled, may be capable of updating content at two times, […]
Read MoreBuyer’s Guide: Don’t Buy a MacBook Pro Now New MacBook Pro models are expected to arrive later this year with some of the biggest improvements to the product line to date, including some surprising changes, so now is not the best time to buy a new MacBook Pro. With major upgrades expected to key features […]
Read MoreApple earlier this week began selling standalone replacement ear cushions for the AirPods Max, and now customers who ordered the cushions have begun receiving them. The AirPods Max ear cushions arrive packaged in a simple white box with a picture of the cushions in the appropriate color on the front. Each ear cushion is separated […]
Read MoreYou are here: Home / AirPods / How to Change AirPods Max Ear Cushions By Andrew Myrick 0 comments Last updated January 24, 2021 It’s been around a month since Apple finally unveiled its first over-the-ear headphones. These aptly-named AirPods Max, looked to take over the headphone market, directly challenging the likes of Bose, Sony, […]
Read MoreApple in December introduced the AirPods Max, its over-ear Apple-branded headphones that join the AirPods and AirPods Pro. Since launch, a growing number of MacRumors readers who purchased the AirPods Max have been complaining of battery drain that seems excessive. Complaints range from high battery drain while the headphones are in use to significant battery […]
Read MoreIt is possible to remove the headband of AirPods Max with just a standard SIM card ejector tool, hinting at the possibility of interchanging headbands to achieve a different colorway. In December, MacRumors revealed the large variety of AirPods Max ear cushion color combinations when it became clear that they were magnetically attatched and available […]
Read MoreIf you run into trouble with your AirPods Max and need to get a replacement pair under warranty, it looks like the new set will be delivered without a refreshed set of ear cushions. A 9to5Mac reader sent in a pair of AirPods Max for repair due to an issue with the Digital Crown, and […]
Read MoreEarlier this week, we highlighted a couple of third-party accessories that seek to address some of the shortcomings of Apple’s AirPods Max Smart Case, including a new zippered case from WaterField Designs that does a much better job of protecting the headphones while not in use. Our videographer Dan has had a chance to try […]
Read MoreLG Begins Rolling Out AirPlay 2 and HomeKit to 2018 Smart TVs LG has started rolling out a software update that includes AirPlay 2 and HomeKit support for select 2018 smart TV models, according to multiple MacRumors readers, delivering on a promise the company made earlier this year. AirPlay 2 enables users to stream videos, […]
Read MoreThe first third-party cases and hangers for AirPods Max containing magnets, that allow users to avoid using Apple’s Smart Case, are now available for purchase. Apple’s Smart Case contains magnets that put AirPods Max into a low power mode to preserve battery life. After 18 hours in the Smart Case, the AirPods Max go into […]
Read MoreRussian company Caviar, known for making luxury variants of popular tech gadgets, today announced that it will be releasing custom AirPods Max plated with “pure gold” for the high price of $108,000 at some point in 2021. The custom AirPods Max will be available in white and black, with each color offered “in a single […]
Read MoreSince the launch of the AirPods Max last week, we’ve done a couple of videos sharing a brief hands-on with Apple’s new over-ear headphones and a comparison of them to other popular noise-cancelling headphones from Bose, Sony, and Sennheiser. There’s been a lot of debate about whether the AirPods Max are worth their $550 price […]
Read MoreAirPods Max don’t come with a power button to turn them off. When Apple unveiled the headphones last week, it said that instead they enter an “ultralow” power mode when inserted into the included Smart Case. That left a lot of questions about what happens to battery life when they’re left out of the Smart […]
Read MoreiFixit today began disassembling Apple’s new AirPods Max headphones for one of its traditional device teardowns, with the aim of determining whether the AirPods Max are repairable to any degree or an “e-waste disaster.” The teardown is in progress and will be updated over the course of the next few days. This is an early, […]
Read MoreApple did not include a power button on the AirPods Max, so there’s no definitive way to turn them off, but Apple says that putting the headphones inside the included Smart Case puts them into an ultra low power mode. That’s left a lot of questions about what happens to the AirPods Max when they’re […]
Read MoreIn a recent interview with Japanese website Casa BRUTUS, shared by Mac Otakara, Apple’s VP of industrial design Evans Hankey, VP of product marketing Bob Borchers, and industrial designer Eugene Whang reflected on the new AirPods Max. The interview is in Japanese, but with a translation, some key points can be gathered. For starters, Hankey […]
Read MoreOne day after their official launch, AirPods Max have now become available in select Apple Stores for same-day pickup in several European countries, including France, Italy, Spain, and the United Kingdom. AirPods Max are currently available for pickup in some stores in Space Gray and Silver, but other colors remain largely unavailable. In-store pickup options […]
Read MoreToday is the official launch day for the AirPods Max, Apple’s newest headphones in the AirPods family. AirPods Max are a little bit controversial because of the high price, so we picked up a pair to see what you’re getting for that $549 price tag. AirPods Max have aluminum ear cups that are cool to […]
Read MoreToday is AirPods Max launch day in the United States and many other countries, and as orders begin arriving, first impressions of the headphones from customers are beginning to surface. We’ve already shared AirPods Max impressions from media outlets and YouTubers, and customer opinions provide additional perspective. AirPods Max photos shared by MacRumors forum member […]
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