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AirPods Pro 2 and AirPods 4 will get two useful free upgrades in iOS 26
By Matt Bolton published
Some AirPods models get clearer voice pickups and a handy new camera option – but not all.

Anker Soundcore Liberty 5 review: a solid budget alternative to the AirPods, but there’s better out there
By Harry Padoan published
I tested Anker’s rival to the AirPods 4 and it was a tighter contest than I’d anticipated.

Activo Volcano review: Astell & Kern’s offshoot brand delivers its cheapest IEMs to date and they're both solid and talented, but not without fault
By Harry Padoan published
The Activo Volcano are well-priced and deliver impressive low-end output, but they’re bested by rivals on instrument separation, comfort and design.

AirPods said to get some nice free upgrades at WWDC 2025, including more gesture control and sleep detection
By Carrie Marshall published
AirPods Pro 2 and AirPods 4 are tipped for interesting iOS 26 upgrades

Anker's new earbuds have a case that doubles as a phone battery pack – and, unsurprisingly, giant battery life for the buds
By Carrie Marshall published
Leave your power bank at home: these buds can top up a USB-C iPhone or Android phone

AKG N5 review: great-sounding earbuds with a range of handy features
By Tom Bedford published
At their discounted price, the smart features of these wireless earbuds are very tempting – but we need to talk about the battery life

The best earbuds for small ears 2025
By Becky Scarrott last updated
My pick of the best earbuds for those with a smaller ear canal, tragus or concha, however much you're able to spend.

Samsung's new cheaper earbuds with a tempting battery upgrade seem to be imminent, after leaking on Samsung's websites
By Carrie Marshall published
A new pair of affordable Samsung true wireless earbuds have got to be coming very soon now
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