AirPods Tips and Tricks
How to switch your AirPods to another device in iOS 17
Apple says that under iOS 17, AirPods will be better at switching automatically between your devices. Here's how you will still be able to manually switch when you need to.
By William Gallagher |
How to pair AirPods with Android, Windows, Nintendo Switch
AirPods work best within the Apple ecosystem, but they still function as basic Bluetooth earbuds everywhere else. Here's how.
By Wesley Hilliard |
How to turn off Spatial Audio
Spatial Audio allows you to enjoy surround audio on compatible AirPods and Beats models. However, you may prefer to turn it off out of preference. Here's how to do it.
By Darryl Boxberger |
What to do if your AirPods get stolen or go missing
If your AirPods get stolen or disappear, you can use Apple's Find My app to locate them and possibly get them back. Here's how.
By Wesley Hilliard |
How to connect AirPods, AirPods Pro, and AirPods Max to a Mac, and how to control Audio Handoff
Apple's AirPods, AirPods Pro, and AirPods Max can be used with any and all Apple devices, but you need to know how to make them switch — and how to make them stop switching, too.
By William Gallagher |
Latest comparisons
M2 MacBook Pro 14-inch vs Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 — Specs, price, and features, compared
Microsoft's latest Surface Laptop Studio 2 is the first Windows computer to use an Intel Neural Processing Unit. This is how it compares on paper against the similarly-sized and priced 14-inch MacBook Pro with M2.
iPhone 15 Pro vs. iPhone 15 Pro Max — Specs, price, and features, compared
Apple's iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max are the top models in Apple's iPhone lineup, but there's more than just a size difference between the two. Here's what's different when you compare the pair.
Apple Watch Series 9 vs Apple Watch Ultra 2 — Specs, price, and features, compared
Apple introduced the Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2 at its recent iPhone 15 event. Here's how these two devices compare with each other.
iPhone 15 Pro Max versus iPhone 12 Pro Max — Specs and features, compared
Most iPhone owners don't upgrade every year. If history is any indication, there will be a lot of iPhone 12 Pro Max owners looking to upgrade to the iPhone 15 Pro Max. Here's what has changed to the top model in three years.
Apple Watch Ultra 2 vs Apple Watch Ultra - Specs, price, and features, compared
The second-generation Apple Watch Ultra offers more performance in a wearable that looks like the original. Here's how the upgraded wearable stands against its predecessor.
Latest Videos
Hands on with all the changes in the first beta of iOS 17.1
The first beta of iOS 17.1 has been released with several new features and changes. We go hands on to check them out ahead of the public release.
iPhone 15 Pro vs. iPhone 15 Pro Max — Specs, price, and features, compared
Apple's iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max are the top models in Apple's iPhone lineup, but there's more than just a size difference between the two. Here's what's different when you compare the pair.
USB-C on iPhone 15: Everything you need to know
Apple's new iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro each have a USB-C port, but the capabilities of this port differ between models. Here's what you need to know.
How to use Personal Voice in iOS 17 and how it compares to an actual voice
Starting in iOS 17, Apple allows users to create a Personal Voice that when used in conjunction with Live Speech can help users communicate with others by reading text and phrases. Here's how to set it up and how it worked for us.
How to use iPad as a portable screen for your Nintendo Switch
A feature in iPadOS 17 enables iPads to work with USB-C capture cards. Here's how to use the feature to make your large-screen iPad work as an external monitor for your Nintendo Switch.
Latest tips
How to use the new spirit level in the iOS 17 Camera app
As you use iOS 17, you find over and over that there are small updates that make a big difference — and one of them is that the Camera app now comes with a spirit level.
How to fix a blank Weather complication on Apple Watch
If you've been seeing two dashes instead of today's temperature on your Apple Watch Weather complication, Apple has two solutions to try.
How to merge albums of the same person or pet in Photos for iOS 17
Sometimes the Photos app separates the same person or pet into two different collections, but you can merge them without having to individually drag each photo over. Here's how to do so in iOS 17.
Optimizing Metal: Ways to improve code made for Apple's graphics framework
There is a vast array of ways to optimize your Metal graphics code to get top performance. Here's how to get started getting your code into better shape for the Metal framework.
How to secure NameDrop and keep safe in iOS 17
Apple's new NameDrop feature in iOS 17 makes it easy to share contact details, but it does also come with safeguards to protect you from harassment.
Latest Reviews
Apple Watch Ultra 2 review: Still the best smartwatch around, despite lack of new features
If you're looking for the best Apple Watch with the longest battery life need to look no further than the Apple Watch Ultra 2, as long as you aren't expecting any design changes from the first one.
Thronmax Space wireless mic kit review: an almost-great option for vloggers & more
The Thronmax Space wireless mic kit includes a useful and well-designed pack of condenser and lavalier mics and accessories that drops the ball with no included support for Apple mobile devices.
Bluetti AC180 Solar Portable Power Station review: Perfect merge of price, ports, and power
The Bluetti AC180 Solar takes on all the best aspects of the AC200Max and crams it into a smaller, lighter form factor that should satisfy most users' needs.
iPhone 15 Pro review: Best balance of performance to price yet in an iPhone
The new iPhone 15 Pro raises the bar once more for the high-end smartphone market, packing a ton of new and tempting features inside its lightweight titanium frame.
Omnicase 2 Pro USB-C Hub review: Compact and competent data and charging
The Jsaux Omnicase 2 and 2 Pro offer a functional USB-C hub solution while also providing adapter and SD card storage, but it could use a slightly better build quality.