Apple switched up the ear tips on AirPods Pro 3, and some folks find them a little more finicky than the previous version.

If you’re experiencing ear discomfort, or not getting the performance you expected from your new earbuds, our guide to how to get the perfect fit can help you make things right.

Also in this edition of The Weekender:

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— Lewis Wallace, managing editor

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Size matters: How to get the perfect fit for your AirPods Pro 3 ear tips

If you don’t like how your new AirPods Pro 3 feel in your ears, don’t be hasty and return them — you should try different ear tips.

How-tos

Apple quietly added this awesome feature in iOS 26.1

The biggest improvement in iOS 26.1 is the option to disable a gesture mostly used to accidentally open the iPhone Camera app.

Thank goodness Slide Over is back in iPadOS 26.1

Here’s how to utilize iPad Slide Over for more efficient multitasking with iPadOS 26.1 and boost your productivity.

AirPods and Bluetooth speaker fighting? iOS 26.1 makes peace.

Make a quick tweak to the settings on your iPhone, and a Bluetooth speaker will never again steal the audio from your AirPods.

How to record spatial video on your iPhone for mind-blowing 3D memories

With your iPhone, you can record 3D spatial videos (and take 3D pictures) that you will be able to replay on an Apple Vision Pro.

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News

5 new features in iOS 26.1 you don’t want to miss

Apple’s iOS 26.1 update is out now; there are five features you should check out after you install it — changes to Liquid Glass and more.

Plus: iOS 26.2 beta 1: All the new features and changes

Next iPhone Air could fix its camera problem

Want an iPhone Air with a wide-angle camera? That could come in the second-gen model, partly addressing a big criticism of the slim handset.

Plus, more Apple rumors:

5 Apple products I wish I never bought

Not every Apple product is a home run. Some are just plain bad. These are the worst Apple devices I've ever owned.

Your iPhone and Mac now automatically install security patches

Security patches for iPhone, iPad and Mac now happen without requiring the user to do anything, via Background Security Improvements.

Apple TV went to crazy lengths to create its new visual branding

Apple used a giant glass Apple TV logo, colorfully lit and filmed in a studio, to create the streaming service's new visual branding.

Plus: Vince Gilligan’s darkly comical new Apple TV drama Pluribus now streaming

How a battle for your dashboard threatens CarPlay's future

Despite CarPlay's ongoing popularity, its future is under threat. Automakers can't resist the profit they see in providing their own services.

Deals

New deal knocks $100 off Apple Watch Ultra 3

A beefier design, long battery life and advanced features make Apple Watch Ultra 3 a great deal for all (not just endurance athletes).

Plus, more deals on Apple gear:

Grab a Google Nest Learning Thermostat for less than $100

Automatically adjust temps to cut energy costs while keeping your home comfy with a refurbished third-gen Google Nest Learning Thermostat.

Score a lifetime license to Microsoft Office 2021 for Mac for just $60

Get a Microsoft Office for Mac lifetime license (2021 Home and Business edition), with essential productivity apps Word, Excel and more.

Plus, more software and services from Cult of Mac Deals:

This DIY smartwatch is the perfect gift for a teen or techie

Clockstar 2.0 — a hands-on STEM kit that combines learning, creativity and wearable tech for anyone who loves to tinker.

Reviews and recommendations

Take great surround sound on the go with Treblab's killer speaker [Review]

Our hands-on TrebLab HD-360 Pro speaker review finds it brings big sound for either home or outdoor use -- unlike Apple's great HomePod 2.

Your MacBook needs the ‘world’s smallest 1TB USB-C flash drive’

The SanDisk Extreme Fit USB-C Flash Drive packs up to a terabyte of storage, but is tiny enough that you can leave it in a MacBook.

Plus, more gadget news:

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