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The Morning After: Our verdict on Apple’s new AirPods 4

The biggest news stories this morning: Amazon Prime Big Deal Days announced, Meta bans Russian state media outlets on Facebook and Instagram, Apple’s iOS 18 is available now.

Improved sound quality and some advanced features are the key additions, but you’re more likely to notice the redesigned shape for keeping the buds more firmly (and comfortably) lodged in ears. “After careful consideration, we expanded our ongoing enforcement against Russian state media outlets,” the company told Engadget. The New York Times has brought its all-conquering daily word game to a new platform in the shape of Meta Quest headsets.

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