iOS 27 cleans up the AirPods settings
iOS 27 reorganizes the AirPods settings: clearly structured menus with icons and a shorter main page. A dedicated app is still missing.
Tag: AirPods
AirPods are Apple's wireless headphone family and have stood for seamless audio experiences within the Apple ecosystem since December 2016. Today the lineup ranges from the classic AirPods through AirPods Pro with Active Noise Cancellation, Transparency mode and Adaptive Audio to the AirPods Max over-ear headphones with Spatial Audio and Dolby Atmos. Apple's own H chips deliver ultra-low latency, automatic pairing via the Apple Account, instant switching between iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch and Apple TV, and continuous improvements through firmware updates. In recent years, AirPods have also evolved into a hearing-health platform – with hearing tests, hearing-aid functionality, noise-exposure protection and a growing data foundation from the Apple Hearing Study.
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Anyone wanting to find the right AirPods for their everyday life, unlock the full feature set or follow Apple's audio strategy lands right on the pulse with this tag.
Apfelpatient Weekly #8
Weekly recap: iOS 27 reveals the new Siri, the AirPods settings get a cleanup, and Apple Music hints at a cheaper plan.
Apple releases new report on conflict minerals
Apple's new SEC report shows no connection between its suppliers and armed groups in the Congo – with one caveat.
iOS 27 cleans up the AirPods menu in Settings
Apple is planning a redesign of the AirPods settings for iOS 27 – more organized, clearer and consistent across iPhone, iPad, and Mac.
Mysterious Apple over-ear headphones appear in FCC database
An unknown Apple over-ear headphone with model number A3577 has appeared in the FCC database – possibly the new Beats Studio Pro.
AirPods Max: Designer Whang reveals details from five years of development
Eugene Whang, long-time Apple designer, talks about five years of AirPods Max development, hundreds of cushion variations, and the missing logo.
AirPods Ultra: All the rumors at a glance
AirPods Ultra with IR cameras are in advanced development. All the rumors about the H3 chip, visual intelligence, and release date at a glance.
AirPods with cameras: Apple's development reaches a crucial phase
Apple has reportedly reached a major milestone with its AirPods featuring cameras. Prototypes with a near-final design are already available...
Apple Hearing Study: New insights into hearing health
Apple Hearing Study with 160,000 participants: Many "normal" hearing people feel impaired – plus a surprising mobility finding.
These 10+ products will be launched by Apple first under CEO Ternus
Four iPhones, two Apple Watches, new AirPods Ultra and four Apple Home products: Ternus starts as CEO with a huge event.
