While Apple AirPods update automatically, the process requires specific steps to initiate and complete—making it less straightforward compared to updating other devices like the Apple Watch. Recently, Apple outlined the exact criteria and steps required to update your AirPods or AirPods Max headphones. Follow this guide to ensure your devices are running the latest firmware.
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It may not seem likely but OnePlus is one of the best manufacturers of (consumer-level) wireless headphones. The OnePlus Buds Pro 3 confirmed this. For $179.99 a pop, you get a pair of wireless earbuds with an ultra-premium design and leather finish, very good Hi-Res-certified audio quality with LHDC codec, and lots of features. In this OnePlus Buds Pro 3 review, you will see various reasons why anyone should be interested in OnePlus if they’re looking for a good pair of wireless earbuds with Active Noise Cancellation.
Are you looking for wireless headphones to listen to your music while cut off from the rest of the world? We have tested and compared the best Sony, Bose, Apple, and Jabra headphones featuring active noise-cancelling (ANC). Find out which pair of true wireless earphones is right for you in this comparison.
While Nothing’s smartphones aren’t officially sold in the USA, the company’s wearables, including the Nothing Ear noise-canceling earbuds, remain popular. If you’ve been waiting for a sale, now might be the perfect time to grab a pair. Amazon currently has the black variant of the earbuds for just $114, a 28 percent discount off the regular price.
Apple didn’t refresh the AirPods Pro 2 last year, but it did introduce new health-focused features, including a hearing aid function and a hearing test. Alongside these updates, a subtle change through a periodic chime was also added to earbuds. Since Apple didn’t highlight this feature, many users were initially puzzled by the unexpected sound—but not anymore.
Also read: Which Apple AirPods should you buy in 2025? Read our comparison.
The Galaxy Buds 3 Pro, Samsung’s latest wireless earbuds, deliver upgraded sound and ANC capabilities—but they don’t come cheap. Fortunately, Amazon is currently offering a deal, dropping the Galaxy Buds 3 Pro to $209, which is 16 percent off the original price.
Samsung’s Galaxy Buds FE have quickly become a favorite among Android users looking for affordable active noise-canceling wireless earbuds. Originally priced at $99, these earbuds are now available for just $59 on Amazon, a massive 40 percent discount. This marks the lowest price yet for Samsung’s Galaxy Buds FE and beats Best Buy’s current listing by $10.
Although the Christmas sales are behind us, this week still offers a fantastic opportunity for anyone holding out for discounts on Samsung wearables. Samsung’s latest Galaxy Buds 3 Pro are currently on sale at Amazon, dropping to just $189 from the usual $249—an impressive $60 savings. Notably, this matches the lowest price we’ve seen so far.
Best Buy is running a limited 2-day Christmas sale featuring a variety of Apple products. Among the highlights are the AirPods Max over-ear headphones (Lightning version), now priced at $379 after a generous $170 discount (31% off).
OnePlus Nord Buds 3, okay. But why Pro too? The Nord range from OnePlus includes the manufacturer’s most affordable products. Logically, the OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro are classic wireless earphones priced at less than $100. But apparently, OnePlus has integrated active noise reduction worthy of very high-end headphones. Hence the name “Pro.” In this comprehensive test of the OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro, I’ll tell you whether or not this marketing argument holds water.