Every AirPods pairing guide written before this year tells you to press and hold the setup button on the back of the case. AirPods 5 does not have one, so on an Android phone, a Windows laptop or a games console the old instruction simply fails. AirPods 5, which drop the setup button found on…
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Will iOS 27 Break Your CarPlay, Bluetooth or Apps? What Apple Has Actually Changed
Apple has published no known-issues list for iOS 27, no security notes for it and no accessory compatibility page, so nothing on the record predicts a dead CarPlay connection or a lost Bluetooth pairing on Monday. What Apple has published is a short list of changes that touch exactly those areas, plus one deadline that…
Apple Watch Series 12 Has Wi-Fi 4 and Bluetooth 5.3: What the Gap With iPhone 18 Pro's Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6 Means
Apple Watch Series 12 and Apple Watch Ultra 4 connect over Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) and Bluetooth 5.3, according to Apple’s tech specs, while the iPhone 18 Pro announced the same day has Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) and Bluetooth 6. Apple has not explained the gap, but its compare page shows the watch radios are unchanged from…
CarPlay vs Bluetooth Audio Quality: Which Sounds Better?
CarPlay vs Bluetooth audio quality compared: Discover the differences in sound, stability, and usability to choose the best option.
CarPlay vs Bluetooth: Which Is Better for Your Driving Experience?
CarPlay vs Bluetooth – we compare connectivity, ease of use, and safety to help you decide which in-car tech offers the best experience.
How to Factory Reset AirPods, AirPods Pro and AirPods Max
Have you been having issues with your AirPods battery indicator or pairing issues? Some users have reported that doing a factory reset helps with both. Bryan Chaffin walks us through how to do it.
How to Reset Bluetooth on Any Mac
Solve connectivity issues by learning how to reset Bluetooth on any Mac. A step-by-step guide to get your devices paired efficiently.
AirPods Not Showing Up on Bluetooth: Reset & Connect
AirPods not showing up on Bluetooth? Follow these steps to get them working again so you can enjoy your tunes.
Bluetooth Audio Gets Massive Update Ahead of AirPods Pro 2, What This Means for Your Earphones
Bluetooth SIG has completed the LE Audio spec codec, the update provides a wealth of new features to bluetooth headphones, including AirPods.
Temporary Fix for macOS 12.2 Battery-Draining Bluetooth Bug
A battery-draining Bluetooth bug in macOS Monterey 12.2 may have you waking up to a dead battery. Here’s how to work around it, for now.
Security Flaw in Fisher-Price 'Chatter' Phone Could Let People Eavesdrop
A Bluetooth bug found with Fisher-Price’s Chatter phone could let others eavesdrop on your conversation.
With just the online instruction manual to go on, the researchers feared that a design flaw could allow someone to use the Chatter to eavesdrop.
Ken Munro, founder of the cybersecurity company Pen Test Partners, told TechCrunch that chief among the concerns are that the Chatter does not have a secure pairing process to stop unauthorized phones in Bluetooth range from connecting to it.
Tips and Tricks to Optimize Your Gear – TMO Daily Observations 2021-12-20
Andrew Orr and Jeff Butts join host Kelly Guimont to discuss tips and tricks for iOS backups, Bluetooth devices, and upgrading iOS.
iOS: Set a Category for Bluetooth Devices to Get the Best Experience
Apple released iOS 14.4 on Tuesday and one of the features involves Bluetooth device types that people can manually set.
Reset The Network Settings On Your iPhone
If you’re having trouble with your Bluetooth, try resetting your Network Settings on your iPhone! Resetting your Network can do a whole bunch of things, learn more in this mini-segment from Mac Geek Gab 900.
How To Fix BlueTooth Drops
Wondering how you can fix your iPhone’s Bluetooth from randomly dropping?
Check out this quick tip from Mac Geek Gab 897 on where to start.
How To Reset Your Bluetooth In MacOS Monterey
Seems the menu option to reset your Bluetooth has disappeared in the macOS Monterey betas. Mac Geek Gab 894 to the rescue! Just use this: sudo pkill bluetoothd.
Big Loud Bluetooth Speaker: $129.59
We have a deal on the TREBLAB HD-Max, which is, in a nutshell, a big, loud, Bluetooth speaker with a four-speaker design. It features 50W speakers and 3 sound modes that can function indoors and outdoors. It also has an internal battery and passthrough charging, and boasts playtime of up to 20 hours at 30% volume. This device is $161.99 through our deal, but coupon code WELOVEDAD takes an additional 20% off for a checkout price of $129.59.
TREBLAB Z2 Bluetooth 5.0 Noise-Cancelling Headphones: $71.97
We have a deal on a pair of TREBLAB Z2 Bluetooth 5.0 Noise-Cancelling Headphones. This updated version of the original Z2s comes with a new all-black design, Bluetooth 5.0, and TREBLAB’s Sound2.0 technology with aptX and T-Quiet active noise-cancellation. They’re $78.99 but they’re discounted to $71.97 for our Memorial Day sale.
Clarifying Apple Lossless Audio – TMO Daily Observations 2021-05-26
Charlotte Henry and Dave Hamilton join host Kelly Guimont to sort through the scenarios where Apple’s new lossless audio will and won’t work.
Zulu Exero Bone Conduction Headphones: $34.99
We have a deal on a pair of Zulu Exero Bone Conduction Headphones. Using a light vibration in the headset as they rest around your ears, music is generated just for you, without blocking out your surroundings. They’re lightweight and Bluetooth-enabled, at $34.99 through our deal.
These Drumsticks Connect to Your iPhone So You Can Practice Anywhere: $118.95
We have a deal on PocketDrum Bluetooth Drumsticks, a fun little gadget for drummers and aspiring drummers. App-connected, PocketDrum lets you practice your drums, with the sound coming from your app. In other words, you can practice anywhere. They’re $118.95 through our deal, and the deal listing also has a version with a foot sensor.
MPOW X4.0 Over-Ear Wireless Active Noise-Cancelling Headphones: $39.99
We have a deal on a pair of MPOW X4.0 Over-Ear Wireless Active Noise-Cancelling Headphones. In addition to active noise cancelation, these Bluetooth headphones offer up to 20 hours of listening or talk time on a single charge. They’re $39.99 through our deal.
Avanca T1 Bluetooth Wireless Earbuds: $29.95
We have a deal on a pair of Avanca T1 Bluetooth Wireless Earbuds. These Bluetooth 5.0 devices allow you to answer and hang up phone calls with a tap on the earphones, and feature up to 30 hours of standby battery life and 3 hours of listening time. They’re $29.95 through our deal.
Apple Releases macOS Big Sur 11.2, Fixing Bluetooth Reliability and Other Issues
Apple has released macOS Big Sur 11.2, and the latest version of the Mac operating system includes a number of bug fixes.