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IPHONE 14

Buy Now
Just Updated



 * Apple's 2022 iPhones feature satellite emergency services, crash detection,
   an A15 chip, camera improvements and more. iPhone 14 available now, while
   iPhone 14 Plus launches October 7 with pre-orders available now.




iPhone 14 Roundup


DAYS SINCE LAST RELEASE

Sep 2022
 
29


AVERAGE

 
365


RECENT RELEASES

Sep 2021
 
357
Oct 2020
 
336
Sep 2019
 
399
Oct 2018
 
329
Sep 2017
 
399
Sep 2016
 
371


RELATED GUIDES

• iPhone 14 Plus vs. iPhone 14 Pro Max Buyer's Guide
• iPhone 14 vs. iPhone 14 Pro Buyer's Guide
• iPhone 14 vs. iPhone 14 Plus Buyer's Guide
• iPhone 14 Colors: Deciding on the Right Color
• iPhone 13 vs. iPhone 14 Buyer's Guide: Should You Upgrade?


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Oct 07 2022
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Oct 06 2022
iPhone 14 Plus Orders Now Arriving to Customers in Australia and New Zealand
Oct 06 2022
iPhone 14 Plus Launches in Over 20 Additional Countries on October 14
Oct 05 2022
5 Things to Know About the iPhone 14 Plus
iPhone 14 Rumors


IPHONE 14 PRO

Buy Now
Just Updated



 * Apple's 2022 "Pro" iPhones feature a notchless display with Dynamic Island, a
   faster A16 chip, 48-megapixel camera, Crash Detection, satellite
   connectivity, and more.




iPhone 14 Pro Roundup


DAYS SINCE LAST RELEASE

Sep 2022
 
29


AVERAGE

 
356


RECENT RELEASES

Sep 2021
 
357
Oct 2020
 
336
Sep 2019
 
399
Sep 2018
 
364
Oct 2017
 
322


RELATED GUIDES

• iPhone 14 Plus vs. iPhone 14 Pro Max Buyer's Guide
• iPhone 14 vs. iPhone 14 Pro Buyer's Guide
• iPhone 14 Pro vs. iPhone 14 Pro Max Buyer's Guide
• iPhone 14 Pro Colors: Deciding on the Right Color
• iPhone 13 Pro vs. iPhone 14 Pro Buyer's Guide: Should You Upgrade?


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Oct 07 2022
How-Tos for iPhone 14 Series, Apple Watch Series 8/Ultra, and AirPods Pro 2
Oct 07 2022
A16 Chip in iPhone 14 Pro Reportedly Costs Apple Over Twice as Much as A15 Chip
Oct 02 2022
Apple Executives Talk About iPhone 14 Pro's Dynamic Island in New Interview
Sep 30 2022
Apple Responds to Video Testing Crash Detection Feature With Junkyard Vehicles
Sep 30 2022
More Signs of Low iPhone 14 Demand Emerge Across Resale Market and Supply Chain
iPhone 14 Pro Rumors


IPHONE SE

Buy Now
Just Updated



 * Apple in March 2022 introduced the third-generation iPhone SE, a $429 iPhone
   with Touch ID, an A15 Bionic chip, and 5G connectivity.




iPhone SE Roundup


DAYS SINCE LAST RELEASE

Mar 2022
 
214


AVERAGE

 
725


RECENT RELEASES

Apr 2020
 
690
Mar 2017
 
1123
Mar 2016
 
362


RELATED GUIDES

• iPhone SE vs. iPhone 13 Mini Buyer's Guide
• iPhone SE vs. iPhone 12 Buyer's Guide: Comparing Some of Apple's Cheapest
iPhones
• iPhone SE 3 vs. iPhone 11 Buyer's Guide
• iPhone SE 2 vs. iPhone 11 Buyer's Guide
• 10 Top iPhone SE (2020) Cases


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Aug 30 2022
Prosser: Fourth-Generation iPhone SE to Adopt Same Design As iPhone XR
Apr 04 2022
Budget Phone Comparison: Apple's iPhone SE vs. Samsung's Galaxy A53 5G
Mar 29 2022
Hands-On With Apple's Most Lackluster Smartphone: The 2022 iPhone SE
Mar 28 2022
Apple Reportedly Cutting iPhone SE Production Just Weeks After Launch Due to
'Weaker-Than-Expected' Demand
Mar 22 2022
New iPhone SE Nearly as Tough as iPhone 13 in Drop Test Thanks to Improved Glass
iPhone SE Rumors


IPAD AIR

Neutral
Mid-product Cycle



 * Apple's 2022 iPad Air features a 10.9-inch display, Touch ID power button, M1
   chip, new color options, and 5G connectivity.

   

   
   
   iPad Air Roundup


DAYS SINCE LAST RELEASE

Mar 2022
 
214


AVERAGE

 
610


RECENT RELEASES

Oct 2020
 
508
Mar 2019
 
578
Sep 2016
 
922
Oct 2014
 
692
Nov 2013
 
349


RELATED GUIDES

• iPad Air 5 vs. iPad Mini 6 Buyer's Guide
• iPad Air 2022 vs. iPad Pro 2021 Buyer's Guide
• iPad Mini 6 vs. iPad Air 4 Buyer's Guide
• iPad Air 2020 vs. iPad Pro 2021 Buyer's Guide
• iPad Air 4 vs. iPad Air 3 Buyer's Guide


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Jun 10 2022
Apple Explains Why Stage Manager is Limited to M1 iPads in New Statement
May 16 2022
Apple Now Offering Refurbished 2020 iPad Air 4 Models
May 03 2022
Apple Adds iPad Air 2 and iPad Mini 2 to Vintage Products List
Mar 20 2022
Some iPad Air 5 Users Complain About Creaking and Build Quality Downgrade
Mar 18 2022
Hands-On With the New M1 iPad Air
iPad Air Rumors


IPAD MINI

Caution
Approaching End of Cycle



 * Sixth-generation iPad mini with larger 8.3-inch display, A15 Bionic chip,
   Apple Pencil 2 support, and more, launched September 24, 2021.




iPad Mini Roundup


DAYS SINCE LAST RELEASE

Sep 2021
 
389


AVERAGE

 
541


RECENT RELEASES

Mar 2019
 
911
Sep 2016
 
922
Sep 2015
 
364
Oct 2014
 
328
Nov 2013
 
338
Oct 2012
 
385


RELATED GUIDES

• iPad Air 5 vs. iPad Mini 6 Buyer's Guide
• iPad Mini 6 vs. iPad Air 4 Buyer's Guide
• Best iPad Deals for October 2022
• Picking the Best iPad to Buy in 2022


RECENT ARTICLES

Sep 27 2022
Apple Updates iPad Mini 6 Battery Replacement Policy to Substitute Battery Only,
Not Entire Device
Jul 20 2022
iPadOS 15.6 Fixes iPad Mini 6 Charging Issue
Jul 07 2022
Apple Investigating iPad mini 6 Charging Issues After iPadOS 15.5 Update
Jun 28 2022
iPad Mini 7 With 120Hz ProMotion Unlikely, Says Display Analyst
May 03 2022
Apple Adds iPad Air 2 and iPad Mini 2 to Vintage Products List
iPad Mini Rumors


IPAD

Caution
Approaching End of Cycle



 * The "iPad" is Apple's low-priced mainstream iPad, last updated in September
   2021 with faster A13 Bionic chip, Ultra Wide 12-megapixel front camera, and
   more.




iPad Roundup


DAYS SINCE LAST RELEASE

Sep 2021
 
389


AVERAGE

 
580


RECENT RELEASES

Sep 2020
 
364
Sep 2019
 
371
Mar 2018
 
532
Mar 2017
 
371
Oct 2012
 
1610
Mar 2012
 
230


RELATED GUIDES

• Best iPad Deals for October 2022
• Picking the Best iPad to Buy in 2022


RECENT ARTICLES

Aug 22 2022
Sketchy Rumor Suggests 10th-Generation iPad Will Have Touch ID Power Button and
Landscape FaceTime Camera
Aug 15 2022
10th-Generation iPad With Major Design Changes Reportedly in Production Ahead of
September Launch
Aug 15 2022
iPad Production Could Be Hit by Power Outages Before Launch of New Models
Aug 15 2022
Refreshed Low-Cost iPad and M2 iPad Pro Said to Launch at October Apple Event
Aug 04 2022
Next Entry-Level iPad Rumored to Feature Flat Edges, Camera Bump, and More
iPad Rumors


11" IPAD PRO

Don't Buy
Updates Soon



 * The 11-inch iPad Pro was updated in April 2021 with an M1 chip, Thunderbolt
   and USB4 support, and optional 5G cellular networking. The front-facing
   TrueDepth camera includes a new wide-angle lens that automatically keeps you
   in view as you move, and storage options up to 2TB are available.

   

   
   
   11" iPad Pro Roundup


DAYS SINCE LAST RELEASE

Apr 2021
 
526


AVERAGE

 
466


RECENT RELEASES

Mar 2020
 
408
Oct 2018
 
505
Jun 2017
 
512
Mar 2016
 
439


RELATED GUIDES

• iPad Air 2022 vs. iPad Pro 2021 Buyer's Guide
• iPad Pro 2020 vs. iPad Pro 2021 Buyer's Guide
• iPad Air 2020 vs. iPad Pro 2021 Buyer's Guide
• 2018 vs. 2020 iPad Pro Buyer's Guide
• Best iPad Deals for October 2022


RECENT ARTICLES

Sep 29 2022
iPadOS 16 Beta Expands 'Zoomed Out' Display Option to Older 11-Inch iPad Pros
Sep 25 2022
Gurman: New iPads and Macs May Be Announced Through Press Releases, No October
Event
Sep 25 2022
Current 11-Inch iPad Pro Now Been Available Longer Than Any Previous Model
Sep 21 2022
Five Features Rumored for the New iPad Pro Expected Next Month
Sep 19 2022
References to Unannounced iPad Pro Models Spotted Ahead of Rumored October Event
11" iPad Pro Rumors


12.9" IPAD PRO

Don't Buy
Updates Soon



 * The 12.9-inch iPad Pro was updated in April 2021 with an M1 chip, an all-new
   Liquid Retina XDR display, Thunderbolt and USB4 support, and optional 5G
   cellular networking. The front-facing TrueDepth camera includes a new
   wide-angle lens that automatically keeps you in view as you move, and storage
   options up to 2TB are available.

   

   
   
   12.9" iPad Pro Roundup


DAYS SINCE LAST RELEASE

Apr 2021
 
526


AVERAGE

 
499


RECENT RELEASES

Mar 2020
 
408
Oct 2018
 
505
Jun 2017
 
512
Nov 2015
 
572


RELATED GUIDES

• iPad Air 2022 vs. iPad Pro 2021 Buyer's Guide
• iPad Pro 2020 vs. iPad Pro 2021 Buyer's Guide
• iPad Air 2020 vs. iPad Pro 2021 Buyer's Guide
• 2018 vs. 2020 iPad Pro Buyer's Guide
• Best iPad Deals for October 2022


RECENT ARTICLES

Sep 25 2022
Gurman: New iPads and Macs May Be Announced Through Press Releases, No October
Event
Sep 25 2022
Current 11-Inch iPad Pro Now Been Available Longer Than Any Previous Model
Sep 21 2022
Five Features Rumored for the New iPad Pro Expected Next Month
Sep 19 2022
References to Unannounced iPad Pro Models Spotted Ahead of Rumored October Event
Sep 01 2022
Major Retailer Preparing for Launch of 2022 iPad Pro Models
12.9" iPad Pro Rumors


MACBOOK AIR

Buy Now
Just Updated



 * Apple in June 2022 announced a completely redesigned MacBook Air based on the
   its new M2 chip, priced starting at $1,199 and launched on July 15, 2022. The
   previous M1-based MacBook Air from late 2020 continues to be available
   starting at $999.




MacBook Air Roundup


DAYS SINCE LAST RELEASE

Jul 2022
 
92


AVERAGE

 
446


RECENT RELEASES

Nov 2020
 
605
Mar 2020
 
237
Jul 2019
 
253
Oct 2018
 
252
Jun 2017
 
512
Mar 2015
 
819


RELATED GUIDES

• M1 vs. M2 MacBook Air Buyer's Guide: Is It Worth Upgrading?
• M1 vs. M2 Chip Buyer's Guide: How Much Better Really Is M2?
• Apple M1 MacBook Air vs. M1 MacBook Pro Buyer's Guide
• Best MacBook Pro and MacBook Air Deals for October 2022


RECENT ARTICLES

Aug 26 2022
Video Review: One Month With the New M2 MacBook Air
Aug 12 2022
Apple Still Trying to Keep Up With M2 MacBook Air Demand Almost a Month After
Launch
Jul 26 2022
Apple Replaces Last Remaining Intel-Made Component in M2 MacBook Air
Jul 19 2022
iFixit Tears Down M2 MacBook Air, Finds Accelerometer and Adhesive Pull Tabs for
Battery
Jul 18 2022
MacBook Air Teardown Reveals M2 Chip and Single Storage Chip for 256GB Model
MacBook Air Rumors


13" MACBOOK PRO

Buy Now
Just Updated



 * The updated 13-inch MacBook Pro with M2 chip was unveiled at Apple's
   developer conference on June 6, 2022.




13" MacBook Pro Roundup


DAYS SINCE LAST RELEASE

Jun 2022
 
113


AVERAGE

 
343


RECENT RELEASES

Nov 2020
 
584
May 2020
 
190
May 2019
 
349
Jul 2018
 
313
Jun 2017
 
402
Oct 2016
 
221


RELATED GUIDES

• M2 MacBook Pro vs. 14- and 16-Inch MacBook Pro Buyer's Guide
• M1 vs. M2 Chip Buyer's Guide: How Much Better Really Is M2?
• M1 vs. M2 MacBook Pro: Is It Worth the Upgrade?
• M1 MacBook Pro vs. 14- and 16-Inch MacBook Pro Buyer's Guide
• Apple M1 MacBook Air vs. M1 MacBook Pro Buyer's Guide


RECENT ARTICLES

Sep 24 2022
Apple Now Selling Refurbished 13-Inch MacBook Pro With M2
Sep 13 2022
Apple Suppliers Reportedly Preparing for Launch of New MacBook Pros Ahead of
Rumored October Event
Jun 30 2022
iFixit Tears Down 13-Inch M2 MacBook Pro
Jun 28 2022
Video Comparison: M2 MacBook Pro vs. M1 MacBook Pro
Jun 27 2022
M2 13-Inch MacBook Pro With 256GB SSD Appears Slower Than Equivalent M1 in
Real-World Speed Tests
13" MacBook Pro Rumors


MAC STUDIO

Buy Now
Just Updated



 * The Mac Studio is a pro-oriented desktop Mac that's a hybrid between a Mac
   mini and a Mac Pro. Equipped with an M1 Max or M1 Ultra chip, tons of ports,
   and new thermal design.




Mac Studio Roundup


DAYS SINCE LAST RELEASE

Mar 2022
 
214


AVERAGE

 



RECENT RELEASES




RELATED GUIDES

• Mac Studio vs. Mac Pro Buyer's Guide
• Mac Studio vs. Mac Mini Buyer's Guide


RECENT ARTICLES

Aug 21 2022
Mac Studio Still Facing Up to 10-Week Shipping Delay Nearly Six Months After
Launch
Jul 06 2022
Apple Restocks Refurbished Mac Studio Models With Fast Delivery
Jun 30 2022
Apple Begins Selling Refurbished Mac Studio Models
Apr 28 2022
Mac Studio Owners Complain of Irritating High-Pitched Noise
Mar 25 2022
M1 Ultra Mac Studio vs. M1 Max MacBook Pro
Mac Studio Rumors


14" & 16" MACBOOK PRO

Don't Buy
Updates Soon



 * The redesigned 14" and 16" MacBook Pro models debuted in October 2021 with
   new M1 Pro and M1 Max chip options, mini-LED Liquid Retina XDR displays, a
   1080p webcam, an improved audio system, and more.




14" & 16" MacBook Pro Roundup


DAYS SINCE LAST RELEASE

Oct 2021
 
355


AVERAGE

 
391


RECENT RELEASES

Nov 2019
 
705
May 2019
 
176
Jul 2018
 
313
Jun 2017
 
402
Oct 2016
 
221
May 2015
 
527


RELATED GUIDES

• M2 MacBook Pro vs. 14- and 16-Inch MacBook Pro Buyer's Guide
• 16GB vs. 32GB MacBook Pro: How Much is Enough?
• M1 MacBook Pro vs. 14- and 16-Inch MacBook Pro Buyer's Guide
• M1 Pro vs. M1 Max Buyer's Guide
• 14-Inch MacBook Pro vs. 16-Inch MacBook Pro Buyer's Guide


RECENT ARTICLES

Sep 25 2022
Gurman: New iPads and Macs May Be Announced Through Press Releases, No October
Event
Sep 23 2022
New 14-Inch and 16-Inch MacBook Pros Reportedly Launching Later This Year
Sep 13 2022
Apple Suppliers Reportedly Preparing for Launch of New MacBook Pros Ahead of
Rumored October Event
Sep 07 2022
Kuo: Next 14-Inch and 16-Inch MacBook Pro Will Have Limited New Features
Aug 28 2022
New MacBook Pros With M2 Pro and M2 Max Chips Now 'Well Into Development'
14" & 16" MacBook Pro Rumors


IMAC

Caution
Approaching End of Cycle



 * Apple's 24-inch iMac is an ultra-thin all-in-one desktop computer that was
   refreshed with a new design, M1 chips, and new color options in April 2021. A
   larger, more powerful model to replace the discontinued 27-inch iMac and iMac
   Pro has been rumored to launch perhaps in 2023.

   

   
   
   iMac Roundup


DAYS SINCE LAST RELEASE

Apr 2021
 
526


AVERAGE

 
398


RECENT RELEASES

Aug 2020
 
269
Mar 2019
 
504
Jun 2017
 
652
Oct 2015
 
601
May 2015
 
147
Oct 2014
 
215


RELATED GUIDES

• Best iMac Deals for October 2022


RECENT ARTICLES

Sep 25 2022
Six Major Products to Expect From Apple in 2023
Jul 04 2022
Gurman: Apple Still Working on 'Pro' iMac With Larger Screen
Apr 25 2022
Apple Already Working On iMac With 'M3' Chip, iMac Pro Also Under Development
But Won't Launch Anytime Soon
Mar 11 2022
Apple Not Planning to Launch Larger-Screened iMac
Mar 08 2022
Apple Discontinues 27-Inch iMac
iMac Rumors


MAC MINI

Don't Buy
Updates Soon



 * The low-end and middle-tier Mac mini models were updated on November 10,
   2020, with new M1 chips from Apple. The high-end configuration continues to
   be based on 8th-generation Intel processors from October 2018.




Mac Mini Roundup


DAYS SINCE LAST RELEASE

Nov 2020
 
697


AVERAGE

 
634


RECENT RELEASES

Mar 2020
 
237
Oct 2018
 
505
Oct 2014
 
1475
Oct 2012
 
723
Jul 2011
 
461
Jun 2010
 
400


RELATED GUIDES

• Mac Studio vs. Mac Mini Buyer's Guide
• Apple Silicon M1 Mac Mini vs. Intel Mac Mini Buyer's Guide


RECENT ARTICLES

Sep 25 2022
Gurman: New iPads and Macs May Be Announced Through Press Releases, No October
Event
Aug 08 2022
Gurman: M1 Pro Mac Mini 'Now Off the Table' as Apple's Focus Turns to M2 and M2
Pro Options
Jul 26 2022
Apple Had M1 Mac Pro Ready to Ship Months Ago, Mac Mini Redesign Unlikely
Jun 26 2022
Gurman: Apple Planning M2 Pro Mac Mini, New Apple TV With A14 Chip, Revamped
HomePod With S8 Chip, and More
Apr 14 2022
Apple Testing at Least Nine New Macs With Four Different M2 Chip Variants
Mac Mini Rumors


MAC PRO

Don't Buy
Updates Soon



 * Apple released its new high-end, high-throughput Mac Pro on December 10,
   2019. It starts at $5,999, so this machine is only for the most serious
   professional users.




Mac Pro Roundup


DAYS SINCE LAST RELEASE

Dec 2019
 
1033


AVERAGE

 
772


RECENT RELEASES

Dec 2013
 
2182
Jun 2012
 
556
Jul 2010
 
685
Mar 2009
 
511
Jan 2008
 
420
Apr 2007
 
279


RELATED GUIDES

• Mac Studio vs. Mac Pro Buyer's Guide


RECENT ARTICLES

Aug 17 2022
Apple Silicon Mac Pro Configurations: Everything We Know
Jul 26 2022
Apple Had M1 Mac Pro Ready to Ship Months Ago, Mac Mini Redesign Unlikely
Jun 16 2022
13-Inch MacBook Pro With M2 Chip Outperforms Base Model Mac Pro Despite Costing
Nearly $5,000 Less
May 27 2022
Alleged Apple Chip Plans Suggest 'A16' Will Stick With 5nm, 'M2' to Make Jump to
3nm Instead
Apr 14 2022
Apple Testing at Least Nine New Macs With Four Different M2 Chip Variants
Mac Pro Rumors


AIRPODS PRO

Buy Now
Just Updated



 * Apple's AirPods Pro 2 earphones feature 2x better noise-canceling technology,
   improved Transparency mode, an H2 chip, and a $249 price tag.




AirPods Pro Roundup


DAYS SINCE LAST RELEASE

Sep 2022
 
29


AVERAGE

 
1047


RECENT RELEASES

Oct 2019
 
1047


RELATED GUIDES

• AirPods Pro 2 vs. AirPods Max Buyer's Guide
• AirPods 3 vs. AirPods Pro 2 Buyer's Guide
• AirPods Pro vs. AirPods Pro 2 Buyer's Guide: Should You Upgrade?
• AirPods 3 vs. AirPods Pro 1 Buyer's Guide
• AirPods Pro vs Powerbeats Pro Buyer's Guide


RECENT ARTICLES

Oct 07 2022
How-Tos for iPhone 14 Series, Apple Watch Series 8/Ultra, and AirPods Pro 2
Oct 05 2022
Video: 10 Days With the AirPods Pro 2
Oct 04 2022
Latest iOS 16.1 Beta Removes Adaptive Transparency Toggle for Original AirPods
Pro, Confirming Bug
Oct 04 2022
AirPods Pro 2 Bug Tells Users to 'Replace Battery Soon'
Oct 03 2022
Gurman: iOS 16.1 Adaptive Transparency Option for Original AirPods Pro and
AirPods Max is a Bug
AirPods Pro Rumors


AIRPODS

Neutral
Mid-product Cycle



 * The third-generation AirPods were introduced in October 2021 and include
   spatial audio support, longer battery life, and a new design. They are priced
   at $179 with a MagSafe wireless charging case, and a $169 version with a
   wired Lightning charging case was introduced in September 2022. Apple is also
   continuing to sell the second-generation AirPods with wired charging case for
   $129.




AirPods Roundup


DAYS SINCE LAST RELEASE

Oct 2021
 
355


AVERAGE

 
885


RECENT RELEASES

Mar 2019
 
943
Dec 2016
 
827


RELATED GUIDES

• AirPods 3 vs. AirPods Pro 2 Buyer's Guide
• AirPods 2 vs. AirPods 3 Buyer's Guide: Should You Upgrade?
• AirPods 3 vs. AirPods Pro 1 Buyer's Guide
• AirPods 2 vs. AirPods Pro Buyer's Guide
• Powerbeats Pro vs. AirPods 2 Buyer's Guide


RECENT ARTICLES

Sep 12 2022
Apple Now Provides Release Notes for AirPods Firmware Updates
Sep 08 2022
iOS 16 Alerts iPhone Users When Trying to Pair Counterfeit AirPods, But Doesn't
Block Them
Sep 07 2022
Here's the New AirPods Lineup: AirPods 2, AirPods 3, AirPods Pro 2 and AirPods
Max
Sep 07 2022
Apple Releases Third-Generation AirPods With Non-MagSafe Charging Case
Aug 09 2022
Apple to Start Sharing What's New in AirPods Firmware Updates Via iOS 16
AirPods Rumors


AIRPODS MAX

Neutral
Mid-product Cycle



 * The AirPods Max are Apple-branded high-end over-ear headphones with active
   noise cancellation, spatial audio, and adaptive EQ. Priced at $549.




AirPods Max Roundup


DAYS SINCE LAST RELEASE

Dec 2020
 
669


AVERAGE

 



RECENT RELEASES




RELATED GUIDES

• AirPods Pro 2 vs. AirPods Max Buyer's Guide
• Best AirPods Deals for October 2022


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690
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231
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553
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