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Why reviewers love the new Beats headphones

Why reviewers love the new Beats headphones

They're almost as good as AirPods Max, but a lot cheaper.

Leander Kahney
July 19, 2023

Apple’s high-end AirPods Max are lovely headphones, but at $550, they sure are expensive.

You can save $200 instantly by buying a pair of the new Beats Studio Pro headphones instead.

Already available in stores, the new Beats headphones pack a lot of the same features and tech as the AirPods Max, leading early reviewers to dub them “AirPods Max Lite.”

Also in today’s newsletter:

Good news about the Mac Pro we really want — Apple’s working on it. The bad news? It’s at least six years away.
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Things are heating up in the latest episode of Apple TV+ thriller Hijack.

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Beats Studio Pro review roundup: 'Almost AirPods Max Light' for less

They look familiar, but big changes inside make for improved sound, great noise cancellation and solid features for Apple and Android users.

The Mac Pro we all want is 6 years away -- at least

Technology being developed today could give the Mac Pro the power it deserves. But we’re going to have to wait for it.

Apple gets ready to take on ChatGPT with ‘Apple GPT’

Apple reportedly developed a generative AI chatbot very similar to ChatGPT. The underlying tech is going into Apple products.

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This SanDisk 4TB external SSD is surprisingly affordable

The SanDisk 4TB Extreme Portable SSD went for a jaw-dropping $699 when it launched. You can now pick it up for one-third of that price.

Learn about MacBook antitheft tech in funny video starring the Underdogs

Apple created a fun video to demo the robust antitheft features built into its laptops. It’s another madcap adventure from the Underdogs!

Apple’s brilliant iPad Pro Magic Keyboard gets a stellar $55 discount

If you are looking for a keyboard-cum-cover accessory for your iPad Pro, grab Apple's excellent Magic Keyboard with a big price cut.

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First Final Cut Pro update for iPad adds support for new keyboard shortcuts

The v1.1 release adds useful key commands and improves the video-creation app's overall stability and performance.

Things heat up on the ground in ‘Hijack’ [Apple TV+ recap] ★★★½☆

Sam runs out of options, and Stuart runs out of patience, in this week's tense installment of Apple TV+ hostage thriller “Hijack.”

Turn your car into a cabin with this pop-up tent

Make camping or remote work more comfortable and convenient with Carsule, a pop-up cabin for your car. On sale now!

Today in Apple history: iPod gets a new Click Wheel

On July 19, 2004, the fourth-gen iPod launch brought neat innovations to the popular audio device, including a Click Wheel interface.

Super-clean MacBook Air setup makes good use of Sidecar [Setups]

Today's featured 15-inch M2 Pro MacBook Air and 11-inch M2 iPad Pro setup gets by quite nicely with an external monitor and Sidecar.

Tweetz o’ the day

The next time you think you can't make mistakes in a product, remember that for 6 years you were suggested to drive off an overpass in an app icon.
— Ilya Miskov (@ilyamiskov)
3:56 PM • Jul 19, 2023

Your move Max. 🎧
— Basic Apple Guy (@BasicAppleGuy)
3:38 PM • Jul 19, 2023

One more thing ...

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It’s one of the things in life I really feel ashamed about. I was not very sensitive, and I hurt their feelings. I shouldn’t have. They had done so much to make sure I could go there [Reed College], but I just didn’t want them around. I didn’t want anyone to know I had parents.

Steve Jobs, 2011