A mere two years after the changes were first rolled across Android devices, the YouTube Music iPad app has finally had a major update. As highlighted by 9to5Google (opens in new tab), a new version of the app that has just appeared on the App Store brings about some much-needed changes to the Now Playing screen. The…
Google Pixel Buds Pro. AttributesNotesRatingDesign and featuresWe didn’t like the insecure fit, but the spec-sheet is comprehensive. 4/5Sound qualityGood levels of ANC and a decent transparency profile, but the sound is acceptable at best. 3/5ValueWorth a look if Google smarts and ANC are top of your wish-list.…Read more
Samsung HW-Q930B Review: Two-minute ReviewThe Samsung HW-Q930B is a big change for the company’s approach to Dolby Atmos soundbars. Historically only Samsung’s flagship soundbars have given you more than just the main soundbar and a subwoofer in the box. In some cases you’ve been able to add rear speakers to mid-range models as an optional…
The future of how we listen to music looks increasingly likely to be in immersive audio, after a report by Dolby claimed a growing rise in the amount of big name acts offering their music in its Atmos format. As reported by Music Ally, during a company financial earnings call (opens in new tab) earlier…
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Sonos has confirmed that it’s delaying the launch of a new product – which we think is the long-rumored Sub Mini – after a “challenging” quarter in which the company has been hit by the effects of currency fluctuations and inflation. Sonos spokesperson Erin Pategas confirmed to The Verge (opens in new tab) that “an…
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I’ll get straight to the point: these $60 wireless headphones with ANC, multipoint connectivity and aptX are unbelievable. On paper at least, Monoprice has just nailed wireless over-ear headphones for 2022 and we can all go home. Our job here is done – particularly mine, as an audio specialist.…Read more
