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Buzz Feed
4 hours ago
- Business
- Buzz Feed
The ANC Apple AirPods Pro 2 Is On Sale At Amazon
Let's talk about the AirPods Pro 2. Made with the H2 chip (which, among other things, is more energy-efficient and helps with active noise cancellation), these babies have more than twice the noise-cancelling power of the newest AirPods 4 model. And right now, you can snag a pair for 32% off at Amazon. While they'll usually run you about $250, you can grab them for just under $170. With over 3,000 5-star reviews since launching in 2022, these dust, water, and sweat-resistant noise-cancelling earbuds are a fan favorite, whether you're listening to podcasts, audiobooks, music, or meetings that should have been active noise cancelling is powerful, but they also have transparency mode and adaptive audio, so when you do want to hear your surroundings, you conversation awareness feature even automatically lowers the volume of whatever you're playing when you start speaking to someone. While finger touch features allow you to control everything from phone calls, volume, and skipping songs. That's in addition to the six-hour listening time between can charge the case wirelessly with a MagSafe charger or use the included USB-C cable. This is also the only AirPods model with customizable tapered silicone ear tip; you can ensure they fit your ear using the four pairs of different sizes included in the box. Plus, the EQ technology that automatically tunes music to the Pros debuted a hearing health experience this year that sets them apart from other AirPod models. You can use them to take hearing tests and track your data, set up a hearing aid feature if you need it and protect your ears by preventing excessive exposure to loud to know more? Check out some of these 5-star reviews of the Apple AirPods Pro 2 with active noise cancelling. Promising reviews: "For anyone still holding onto older AirPods, this upgrade feels huge — better comfort, better sound, better everything. What works:• Improved fit — more forgiving on the ear, even for side sleepers.• Sound quality leap — clearer, richer, with excellent noise cancellation.• USB-C charging — a smart upgrade that modernizes the experience.• Instant pairing — seamless, reliable connection with Apple felt like moving from black-and-white to full color. If you're still using the originals, don't hesitate — this is the refresh you didn't realize you needed." —Jaded John"I wanted a new pair of AirPods because my old ones weren't working as well anymore. I was anxious about ordering my Apple product through Amazon because all of my previous purchases came directly from Apple. I took a chance and I was not disappointed. The packaging was the same as if it were ordered from Apple, and it left the AirPods in perfect condition. The AirPods themselves have excellent volume control, noise cancellation, design, and connectivity function with both my phone and iPad. It was definitely worth the money since I use them every day at work, working out, studying, and for just doing chores around the house." —Berrygirl22"I recently upgraded to the new USB-C AirPods, and honestly, I'm so glad I did. They're everything I wanted and more. The sound quality is super clear, the connection is fast and seamless, and they just work perfectly with all my other Apple devices (which are also USB-C now). It's so nice not having to carry around multiple charging cables anymore — one cable for everything just makes life AirPods feel more premium, and I noticed the battery life is great too. Calls sound crisp, noise cancellation works well when I need to tune out, and the overall experience just feels smooth. If you're in the Apple ecosystem and already using USB-C, this upgrade is a no-brainer. Totally worth it!" —Dani Roybal Get a pair from Amazon for $169 (originally $249).
New York Post
9 hours ago
- Business
- New York Post
We love this Anker MagGo power bank — and it's 20% off for Early Prime Day
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. There's really no worse feeling than a dead phone. It's summer, so you're sure to be out and about. And if your phone dies, you have to hope you remember your friend's numbers by heart. Where were you supposed to meet them, again? And what time? Plus, what are you going to listen to on the way there? Luckily, you can always save yourself the hassle of your phone turning into a useless brick with a portable charger like the Anker MagGo Power Bank, available for 20% off today on Amazon. And as if that's not enough, keep your eyes peeled for more huge deals coming from Amazon soon, readers. Just this week, Amazon announced the dates for next month's Prime Day sale, from July 8 through 11. Check out our roundup of early deals. Amazon The Anker MagGo Power Bank is a slim, Qi2‑certified 10,000 mAh MagSafe battery pack. It delivers up to 15 W wireless and 27–30 W USB‑C wired output, with a smart display and built‑in foldable stand. Balanced in portability and power, it recharges an iPhone to 50% in around 44 minutes and supports pass‑through charging. Best of all? It's available for 20% off today on Amazon. Our very own social media manager, Michelle Moezam, owns this very Anker and had this to say about it: 'I originally bought this for a long travel day and have been completely blown away by how much power this little brick has. This Power Bank can charge your phone back up about 90% without overheating, and the little stand makes for watching your saved movies so convenient on the flight or even just as a phone stand on your desk.' This article was written by P.J. McCormick, New York Post Commerce Deals Writer/Reporter. P.J. is an expert deal-finder, sifting through endless brands and retailers to deliver only the best savings opportunities on truly worthwhile products. P.J. finds Prime Day-worthy deals all year long on some of our favorite products we've tested and our readers' beloved best-sellers, from Wayfair furniture sales to the lowest prices on Apple AirPods. P.J. has been scouring sales for Post Wanted shoppers since 2022 and previously held positions at Rolling Stone, Pitchfork and Hyperallergic. Please note that deals can expire, and all prices are subject to change. Hunting for a headline-worthy haul? Keep shopping with Post Wanted.
Yahoo
a day ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Save 20% on this versatile charger for your iPhone, AirPods, and Apple Watch
All products featured here are independently selected by our editors and writers. If you buy something through links on our site, Mashable may earn an affiliate commission. SAVE $18: As of June 19, the Anker 3-in-1 charger is on sale for $71.99 at Amazon. That's a 20% saving on the list price. Opens in a new window Credit: Anker Anker MagGo 3-in-1 Charger $71.99 at Amazon $89.99 Save $18 Get Deal It's official: Prime Day is just a few weeks away and it wont be long before amazing discounts start rolling in. But if you can't wait until then, Amazon's Daily Deals is still serving up great prices on a range of products. Like this latest deal on the Anker 3-in-1 charger. As of June 19, this handy Apple device charger is reduced to just $71.99, saving you 20% on list price. This foldable device is a travel-sized charger that powers your iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods all at the same time. It's MagSafe-compatible and Qi2-certified, and can give you 15W fast wireless charging. You can charge an iPhone 15 Pro to 20% in only 15 minutes and an Apple Watch Series 9 to 30% in 22 minutes. SEE ALSO: Why wait for Prime Day? The new Apple MacBook Air M4 has never been cheaper. It helps keep your devices neat and tidy, and can fold up to the size of a baseball. Not to mention, it supports StandBy mode and landscape viewing, making it extra handy on a bedside table or desk. It even comes with a 24-month warranty, so you can always have peace of mind. Shop this deal at Amazon before Prime Day. Apple AirPods Pro 2nd Gen With MagSafe USB-C Charging Case — $169.00 (List Price $249.00) Roku Ultra 4K Ultimate Streaming Player (2024 Release) — $99.00 (List Price $99.99) Apple AirTag (4-Pack) — $74.99 (List Price $99.00) Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 (Wi-Fi, 40mm, S/M Green) — $199.99 (List Price $299.99)
Stuff.tv
a day ago
- Stuff.tv
Satechi FindAll Glasses Case makes your specs almost impossible to lose
Apple's Find My network can be a godsend if your iPhone or AirPods go walkabout – and now the Satechi FindAll Glasses Case has come along to make your specs harder to lose too. Made from vegan leather (AKA not leather at all), the Satechi FindAll Glasses Case has Bluetooth 5.4 LE onboard, so once you've added it to your Find My app you'll be able to use your phone to track the case down when you can't remember where you put it. There's no ultra-wideband onboard, so it won't be as accurate as Apple's AirTags, but it should still help you narrow down the search to the point that you can trigger the 80dB SOS chime and use your ears to locate it. That'll also go off as a 'don't forget me!' alarm if you leave it behind anywhere. The 150mAh battery inside should last up to eight months and it supports wireless charging (both Qi and Qi2). If you have a MagSafe charger you can also stick it to that. Shaped like a Toblerone to ensure it's compatible with as many pairs of glasses as possible, including Ray-Ban Meta's AI pairs and those slightly odd 'extended reality' ones, you can choose from three colours: black, sand and desert rose. When your glasses aren't inside, it also folds down flat to make it easier to carry around. The case will set you back £40/$50 and Satechi's FindAll range also includes a luggage tag, a keychain, and a Tile-style card for slipping into your wallet.
Mint
2 days ago
- Business
- Mint
Can Apple's ‘affordable' iPhone 16e be a flagship-killer?
On 28 February, Apple launched the iPhone 16e. Its pitch at the time: a smartphone with specifications comparable to the standard version of the latest iPhone, but almost 25% less expensive. Earlier this month, the iPhone 16e finished the first 100 days of being available to one of the world's largest smartphone markets—offering almost all of Apple's latest features, at a considerable discount. Upon launch, there was conjecture that the iPhone 16e was a touch too expensive for what it offered—a single camera unit and no MagSafe wireless charging support for a phone that cost more than twice the average selling price of smartphones in India. Yet, for those looking at the Apple ecosystem, the iPhone 16e does seem to be making sense today. A quick glance at storefronts shows you that the iPhone 16e is available for as low as ₹54,000 (before any bank-related offers or device exchanges). In comparison, the one generation-old iPhone 15 costs ₹64,000, and the standard iPhone 16 is priced at ₹72,000 at the moment. This makes the iPhone 16e 15% less expensive than the iPhone 15, and 25% less than the iPhone 16—substantial margins for value-conscious first-time Apple buyers to consider. However, it's not just the pricing and value that makes the iPhone 16e an interesting proposition. After 100 days with Apple's most affordable iPhone in India, there are a number of things that the iPhone 16e has done right. When the AI breaks through A key part of this flows from this year's Worldwide Developers Conference, where Apple opened up access to its AI tools to all developers. This means that in the coming months, more applications can integrate Apple's AI features—such as Siri on text, Personal Context and Visual Intelligence—into their core offerings. These features could be restricted to devices compatible with Apple on hardware terms. This means that only the 'Pro' models of the iPhone 15 series, and devices onward of the iPhone 16 series will get access to AI features that can make a difference in terms of everyday usage. With third-party apps bringing AI to iPhones, the iPhone 16e offers an entry point to Apple's AI experience for as low a cost as around ₹2,000 per month via financing schemes—making the ecosystem accessible to a significantly wider base of audience than before. With the iPhone 17 set to be announced in approximately another 100 days, the iPhone 16e could play a vital role to rope more users into the Apple ecosystem—and have them eventually migrate fully. The device is also maintaining interesting price parity with compatriots—Google's mid-tier Pixel 9a, launched in April, costs ₹50,000. The OnePlus 13s, launched earlier this month, costs almost exactly the same as the iPhone 16e. On hardware terms A big part of owning an iPhone in India is social validation—a mark of affluence in a market where buying decisions of electronics have been largely defined by prices, and Google's Android enjoys a market share of over 95%. In such social dynamics, the iPhone 16e's single-camera configuration could be something that not everyone would be happiest about. But, as a device, the iPhone 16e offers everything that a first-time buyer of Apple's devices would want to experience. The A18 Bionic chipset is Apple's current flagship, giving the device access to a current-generation chipset, and making sure that it does not operate like an older phone. There are some clear tradeoffs—screen animations are not as smooth, but the occasional jitters are as much as you'd see in an iPhone 16, and less than an iPhone 15. Having a membership to the Apple Arcade gaming programme, the iPhone 16e is able to run most of the games on Arcade (available as a bundle with Apple One) without much stress, and comes with 128GB to 512GB of internal storage, as is the norm for all iPhones (only the Pro models get a 1TB variant). Even with the camera, you don't feel a compromise from the onset—until you try accessing the 'Portrait' mode, which is fairly popular among users. Here, the iPhone 16e will only shoot soft-focus photographs if there is a person in the frame, and not recognize or do the same for objects. In my 100 days with the iPhone 16e, it is this that comes across as its biggest restriction—a significant factor that may push buyers back to rivalling Android options (the Pixel 9a and the OnePlus 13s both offer portrait photographs). Apart from this, the iPhone 16e is a splendid offering that hardly does anything wrong. With the integration of Apple Intelligence, it is certain to get the latest software offerings from Apple at least for the next three (or more) years to come. As such, it becomes suitable for various user profiles—the student graduating from high-school to college, or a career professional seeking to explore the Apple ecosystem without breaking the bank. The AI features have already rolled out on this phone, and are available in the form of Image Playground (that generates images based on prompts), Genmoji (generative emojis), writing tools for proofreading, and a partly-introduced new Siri interface. As a result, new buyers opting for the iPhone 15 will already miss out on AI features—which, while not a deal-breaker now, could add up to an ecosystem in itself in the near future. Deserves to sell better The adoption of the iPhone 16e, on account of pricing parities and discounts to older models, has remained muted so far. Prachir Singh, senior analyst at market researcher Counterpoint India, said that 'its uptake has remained moderate so far, partly due to pricing overlaps with the iPhone 15, which continues to attract more buyers with features like Dynamic Island and a dual-camera setup." As a result, Singh said that the iPhone 16e accounts for only 5% of all smartphones that Apple is selling in India right now. "However, with the recent pricing discounts, the iPhone 16e could gain momentum among value-conscious consumers looking for a newer-generation iPhone experience without a flagship price tag. We have already seen double-digit growth recently, post the new discounts," he added.
