Apple says that Adaptive Audio is made up of three different automatic features. First, Adaptive Audio includes “Adaptive Noise Control” which is what “dynamically adjusts the external noise you are ...

Apple's AirPods 4 and second-generation AirPods Pro have an Adaptive Audio feature that includes Adaptive Noise Control, Personalized Volume, and Conversation Awareness, which are all features that ...

iOS 17 doesn't just add new features to the iPhone - it also brings new functionality to the AirPods. Most of what's new is for the AirPods Pro 2, but there are a few additions that are for all ...

Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) has been a standard feature on true wireless earbuds for quite some time. Due to the nature of the earbud design, noise cancellation has to account for ambient noise ...

They’ll automatically adjust the sound based on how they fit you They’ll automatically adjust the sound based on how they fit you is a former senior reviewer who worked at The Verge from 2011 until ...

Whether you're commuting, working in a bustling café or just trying to tune out the world, the best noise-canceling earbuds can help you focus on what matters — your music, podcasts or a bit of peace ...

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Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. is a former senior reviewer who worked at The Verge from 2011 until May 2025. His coverage areas included audio, ...