Kate went hands-on with the AirPods Pro 3 at the Apple event. In this video she runs through the upgrades between AirPods Pro 3 vs. Pro 2 to come up with an early outlook on whether it will be worth upgrading your wireless earbuds based on battery life,

You no longer need an iPhone to get the most out of AirPods. Apple’s AirPods provide a basic listening experience when paired to non-Apple devices, but the free LibrePods app, developed by Kavish Devar, unlocks features like ear detection, head gestures, and customizations on Android and Linux devices, as spotted by Android Authority.

The buds feel slightly lighter, and the foam-infused tips do a better job staying put during sweaty runs. The case has an IP57 rating, meaning water and dust aren't a concern, and you still get MagSafe and wireless charging. It's a very Apple experience: clean, seamless, and frictionless.

AirPods 4 don’t have rubber eartips — they have a semi-open ear design that lets you hear the environment around you more than with traditional earbuds. You can control audio and calls by pinching the stem of either earbud, just like with the Apple AirPods Pro 3.

In conclusion, the QC Ultra Headphones are the go-to for noise cancellation and spatial audio, while Sony’s XM6 headphones are a greater value that meets all marks. Skip the AirPods Max completely.

Discover the AirPods Pro 4 with infrared cameras, H3 chip, and gesture controls. Launching in 2026, it’s the future of wireless earbuds.