AirPods Max Review, Fitness+ and Facebook vs. Apple

We review Apple’s AirPods Max headphones, Fitness+ launches, and Facebook attacks Apple over iOS 14 ad privacy program.

Apple has launched AirPods Max, its high-end noise cancelling over-the-ear headphones. At the price of $549 many are comparing these to other noise cancelling headphones that cost hundreds of dollars less, but there are features that set AirPods Max apart.

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Links from the show

• Stephen’s Tweet thread on AirPods Max •

• Lingus by Snarky Puppy on Apple Music •

• Mozart’s Requiem, Lacrimosa Movement on Apple Music •

• insaneintherainmusic •

• AirPods Max review: the good, the bad and a mic test - YouTube •

• AirPods Max Review: Luxury Listening! - YouTube •

• How to get the most out of your new AirPods Max •

• Hands on: Getting to know Apple's AirPods Max •

• Apple Fitness+ tidbits: AirPlay compatibility, Apple Watch requirements, and more •

• Life Time fitness, Best Buy offer Apple Fitness+ promotions •

• What Apple ProRAW is, and what it means for professional photographers •

• Understanding ProRAW •

• ProRAW Is Here! — Austin Mann •

• Facebook continues newspaper attack over Apple ad tracking privacy program •

• Facebook attacks Apple over iOS 14 ad privacy program in full-page newspaper ads •

• Apple hits back at Facebook, says new iOS 14 ad tracking rules provide user choice •

• Apple updates Privacy website alongside App Store 'nutrition labels' •

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