You no longer need an iPhone to get the most out of AirPods. Apple’s AirPods provide a basic listening experience when paired to non-Apple devices, but the free LibrePods app, developed by Kavish Devar, unlocks features like ear detection, head gestures, and customizations on Android and Linux devices, as spotted by Android Authority.

Apple rarely discounts the AirPods Max on its own website and prefers to maintain premium pricing while quietly letting Amazon handle promotional pricing during major sales events. Black Friday brings the AirPods Max down to $479 from the usual $549, and undercuts some competitors and matching this headphone’s all-time low.

ZDNET's key takeaways Share audio from one iPhone (or iPad) with two pairs of AirPods.Each listener can control their own volume and listening mode.This feature works with compatible Beats headphones,

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It's no secret that AirPods perform at their best when paired with other Apple devices, and rare should you need to make excessive changes to maximize their audio performance. However, I recommend reviewing your AirPods and Apple Music settings (if you're subscribed) to ensure every dollar spent is worth it.

There's now app that lets you unlock Apple-exclusive AirPods Pro features when they are connected to an Android device.