The AirPods Pro can charge wirelessly, so you'll need a wireless charging pad to take advantage of that feature. A good affordable option for both your AirPods Pro and your phone is the Anker Wireless Charging Pad 315. It offers 7.5-watt charging for your iPhone and 10-watt charging for Android models that support it.

Amazon is back with more great deals on AirPods, offering AirPods Pro 2 at a 32% discount for just $169, AirPods 4 for 22% off at $99, Apple Watch Series 10 for 18% off at $329, and more. AirPods

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has granted Apple a patent. According to Patently Apple —a long-standing, legacy leaker—Apple filed a patent for possible future AirPods with “a texture exterior surface for input” and a “textured exterior surface” for controlling functions on another device.

Macworld If you want headphones that are better and (a lot) more affordable than the AirPods Max, the fantastic Beats Studio Pro are 49% off at Amazon. That means you can get them for $180 rather than their regular $350.

AirPods Pro 2 are $80 off today, with the wireless earbuds dropping to the best price of 2025 as Amazon and Best Buy compete in a price war.