Apple has launched a new product called AirPods Max, a wireless, over-the-ear headset with high-fidelity audio, active noise cancellation, and more.
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Telegram Beta Supports Siri Announce Message Feature
Users of the latest beta of security-focusssesd messaging app Telegram can now access Siri’s ability to announce messages through AirPods, The 8-Bit reported. It is the first third-party aim to support this feature.
Those on the latest Telegram beta via Testflight will see an option to enable the feature Telegram in Settings – Notifications – Announce Messages With Siri. It’s worth noting that only Apple’s AirPods, AirPods Pro, Powerbeats, Powerbeats Pro, and Beats Solo Pro support this feature. Moreover, only iPhones and iPads running on iOS 13.2 and later are supported. The Announce Messages with Siri feature uses Siri to announce incoming messages out loud when a user’s headphones are connected to their iPhone or iPad, they are wearing them, and their device is locked, according to Apple. Upon the arrival of an incoming message, Siri plays a tone, announces a sender’s name, and then reads the message.
5 Tech Stocking Stuffers for Your iPhone
If you’re searching for the perfect gift for the iPhone user in your life, look no further than this list of five tech stocking stuffers.
Apple Black Friday - Cyber Monday Shopping Event Closes Today - Offering Gift Cards Worth up to $150
Apple is offering gift cards worth up to $150 with the purchase of various products from Black Friday until Cyber Monday.
AirPods Menu Bar Tool ‘ToothFairy’ Updated to Version 2.7
ToothFairy is a Mac app that lives in the menu bar to connect your AirPods with a single click or key press. It works with other Bluetooth accessories too, like mice, keyboards, and gaming controllers. Version 2.7 readies the app for macOS Big Sur and brings changes: Added AppleScript support for listing devices, getting their properties, and toggling connections; Updated the sample scripts in the “Run shell script after connecting/disconnecting” section of the manual; Added new icons for AirPods Pro, Beats Studio 3, controller, headphones, Playstation, Powerbeats 2020, Siri Remote, and Xbox; The “Improve sound quality by disabling audio input from device” option now works better when a Bluetooth device auto-connects rather than being connected via ToothFairy. It’s also more reliable in cases where macOS reports that it has set the audio input device but actually hasn’t. ToothFairy is available on the Mac App Store for US$4.99.
Your iPhone 12 Could Charge Your AirPods
If you wish your iPhone could charge your AirPods, you may not have long to wait. A recent FCC filing suggests this is soon to be reality.
Wireless Charging Pad for AirPods and AirPods Pro: $28.99
We have a deal on the LOGiiX Wireless Pad, a charging pad specifically designed for your AirPods and AirPods with wireless charging case. This device is $28.99 through our deal.
Cut Price AirPods Available on Amazon Prime Day
Tuesday and Wednesday is Amazon Prime Day. The online retailer gives various offers over a limited period of time. One offer that caught my eye is AirPods for $114.99, a saving of $44.01 from the regular price. The deals are available only to Prime customers and while stocks last.
Apple Stops Selling Earphones and Speakers From Rivals Ahead of Expected New Product Launches
Apple has stopped selling earphones and speakers from third-parties that rival its own, ahead of the expected launch of new audio products.
Apple Updates AirPods Firmware to ‘3A283’
Apple is rolling out firmware updates to AirPods 2nd-gen and AirPods Pro. Both models are getting the same update, 3A283.