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Yes, you can get AirPods updates early in July's iOS 26 public beta. No, you probably shouldn't
By Carrie Marshall published
Apple's optional download will drop in July to make your AirPods beta, but are you sure you want to risk it?

Apple may not get around to launching the AirPods Pro 3 until 2026
By David Nield published
We had heard rumors that the AirPods Pro 3 would arrive this year, but a new leak contradicts them.

The best noise-cancelling earbuds for all budgets, chosen by our reviewers
By Becky Scarrott last updated
Updated These best noise-cancelling earbuds block out the world without the bulk of over-ear headphones.

Wait, did Samsung just forget the Galaxy Buds 2 FE? Because it certainly looks that way…
By Becky Scarrott published
The latest Galaxy Buds Controller app has name-dropped two new Samsung Galaxy Buds monikers, in what has been an odd month for tech naming strategies generally.

Bose unveils next-gen QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds with better noise cancellation, plus 2 new portable speakers – all in color options I love
By Carrie Marshall published
The best noise-cancelling earbuds just got even better, and more fun

Maybe AirPods Pro 3 really are coming this year, based on a hint in iOS 26
By Matt Bolton published
We've had mixed reports about Apple next-gen earbuds, but a picture is starting to form…

I tried the $1.8k 'hearable' earbuds and I fear ChapGPT may have left these niche brands behind
By Becky Scarrott published
Sorry, but the Zohn-1 RTW are a hard sell now that Breggz has dropped its 'in-ear computer' tagline – and I'm worried they're just another ChatGPT casualty.

The best budget earbuds, all real-world tested by our expert audio team
By Becky Scarrott last updated
Updated The best budget wireless and wired earbuds you can buy today, with options from Sony, Nothing, EarFun, JLab and more.
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