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The year in wireless hi-fi and headphones: 2025's top winners and losers — and what I want to see in 2026
By Becky Scarrott published
A whole year of wireless headphones and we’re still using Li-ion batteries, but buds can take our heart-rate? 2025’s audio wins, losses and could-do-betters.

Google Pixel Buds 2a review: cheap earbuds that don't hold up against the competition
By Tom Bedford published
Google's latest low-cost earbuds may solve issues with older buds, but they don't crack the market yet.

It looks like the Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro are about to launch
By David Nield published
With regulatory approval now granted to Samsung's next flagship earbuds, a launch must be close.

I’m ditching true wireless earbuds for Chinese IEMs in 2026 – here's why
By Andrew Williams published
If you think hi-fi brands have stopped caring about sound, it’s time to head to China – that's my plan for 2026, at least.

The best travel headphones for all budgets, chosen by our jet-setting reviewers
By Matt Bolton last updated
Mute planes, trains and automobiles with our top travel headphones and earbuds, from Sony, Bose and more

Sony WF-1000XM6 earbuds leak again, this time with a release date hint
By Carrie Marshall published
2026 looks set to be the year of XM6 – could Sony be preparing to launch its latest earbuds at CES?

I tested 30 pairs of headphones in 2025, and these are the 4 I still want to use
By Tom Bedford published
Narrowing the bunch to a wishlist

iOS 26.3 adds AirPods features to third-party earbuds — but just in the EU
By David Nield published
You'll be able to use third-party earbuds more easily with an iPhone next year, if you're in an EU country.
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