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AirPods 4 review: big deal, small package

I’ve been an AirPods user since 2016, and an AirPods Pro user since 2019. In-ear tips are a better fit for my ears, and Active Noise Cancellation and Transparency modes define the modern AirPods experience for me.

For some, however, in-ear tips are a non-starter. For others, the $249 retail price is a tall order for a pair of earbuds. Apple addresses both cost and design with the all-new AirPods 4.

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Here’s everything Apple announced yesterday – and a few surprises

iPhone 16 Pro, iPhone 16 Pro, Apple Watch Series 10, AirPods 4 shown

Yesterday’s ‘Glowtime’ event of course saw the announcement of the new iPhone 16 line-up, with the rest of the announcements spanning both hardware and software.

While most of the pre-event reporting on the iPhone 16 models was accurate, there were a few surprises – with a mix of pleasant and unpleasant ones …

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Why ‘AirPods SE’ could debut next week as Apple’s new entry model

AirPods SE

Apple’s September 9 event is almost here, and we’re expecting a lot of new product announcements. These include the iPhone 16 and 16 Pro, Apple Watch Series 10, Ultra 3, and SE, and new AirPods 4 and likely AirPods Max 2. But Apple may have a surprise up its sleeve: AirPods SE. Here’s why the entry-level AirPods 4 could be the first ever AirPods SE model.

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Beats Solo Buds have everything I expect Apple to bring to AirPods 4

Beats Solo Buds vs AirPods 2

Apple is rumored to be introducing new models of AirPods later this year. More specifically, the company is expected to announce two new versions of the AirPods 4 that will replace both AirPods 2 and AirPods 3. Although many details about these new AirPods remain uncertain, I really want to see something inspired by the recently introduced Beats Solo Buds.

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