Top Saturday Deals: Sennheiser CX Earbuds

 Apple will release the AirPods Pro 2 in Q3 2022 with a slew of minor upgrades.

That's the latest suggestion from industry leaker AppleLeaksPro, who, as shown in the Tweet below, updated a previous report to note that the wireless earbuds will land late next year.

Previously, the leaker suggested that the upgrade over the first-gen AirPods Pro would arrive in Q4 2021 or Q1 2022, but that's now been revised. 

We don't just have a speculative release date, either, with boosted battery life, improved noise cancelling and ambient light sensors all tipped to feature on the rumoured model

Like the current generation's retail price, it's also indicated that AirPods Pro 2 would arrive with a $249 price tag. And, as a side note, we've recently seen the AirPods Pro dip below the $200/£200 mark for the first time.

No reason for the supposed delay was provided in the tweet updating the initial report, which, of course, leaves things very much open to interpretation. It could be a regulation change in Apple's launch strategy, or perhaps even a tragedy of the ongoing electronic chip shortages.

As with any leaks and rumours of this nature, though, it's also very possible that all this information is just plain inaccurate.

We're still a long way away from the now-rumoured release date, after all, and plenty can also change between now and then.

What we would say, though, is that the upgraded features mooted in the initial report from AppleProLeaks do follow what we saw with the AirPods 2 upgrade, and therefore can't be ruled out at this stage.

We'll be logging all of the AirPods Pro 2 rumours, so stay tuned for more information over the next few months.

Looking for a handful of good bargains this weekend? We've got you covered, thanks to deals on headphones, video games and streaming devices. We've pulled together some of our favorite deals of the previous week from brands like Sennheiser, Apple, Roku and PlayStation that are still available. 

Looking for more? Target's Deal Days, which the company is teasing as its first big sales event of the holiday season, runs from Oct. 10-12. We'll be rounding up some of our favorite deals as soon as that sale starts on Sunday.

Apple's go-to true-wireless headphones will cost you $249 at the Apple Store, but they've been on sale for just $180 at Amazon and elsewhere for the past few days. That's just $10 more than their all-time low. Read our Apple AirPods Pro review.

The Sennheiser CX have essentially the same design as their predecessors but offer some small but notable improvements with a lower list price. Usually that's $130, but they're currently $30 off at Amazon. The CX adds an extra microphone on each bud, which improves the voice-calling experience and makes it easier for callers to hear your voice, even in noisy environments.

The Roku Express 4K Plus is back at $29, which is about the same price as its stepdown model, the non-4K Roku Express. The Roku Express 4K Plus is an enthusiastic CNET Editors' Choice winner because it's a nearly universal recommendation. The tiny box adds nearly every streaming channel to any HDMI-equipped TV -- from Netflix to Disney Plus to Peacock to HBO Max, and everything in between -- at full 4K resolution with HDR support, for optimal color reproduction on compatible TVs.

Is it just me, or are headphones the most popular accessory people are wearing nowadays? When it comes to quality, Apple's AirPods Pro are tough to beat—the wireless, sweat-resistant earbuds are practically a modern day essential.

Not only do the minimalist earbuds look super sleek, they're easy to pair with all your other Apple devices, and the tiny little buds even pack serious noise cancelling technology (a must-have when the whole fam's in town for the holidays, amiright?).

But, let's get real. Apple products and the high quality they come with also tend to pair with a high price tag—till today. Yup, Amazon just took nearly 30 percent or $70 off Apple's AirPods Pro ($179, Amazon). The best-selling earbuds normally costs $250, but Amazon's currently selling them for $179. With over 217,000 five-star reviews, you know you're getting some serious bang out of your buck.

Beyond the comfortable, customizable fit and well-loved sound quality, these AirPods have an Apple H1 headphone chip that makes pairing with your smartphone easier than ever (they're iPhone and Android compatible!). Plus, the built-in microphone lets you seamlessly move from work calls to FaceTime, and the hands-free controls allow you to do everything from pause, play, and skip tracks to have your texts read out to you with the simple, "Hey Siri" command on iOS devices.

Now that these are available at such a low cost, there's never been a better time to grab a pair for yourself. And, while you're at it, why not grab a few as gifts for the holidays? Yes, the holidays are coming up, and no—it's never too early to stock up on presents, especially when you're scoring a major deal

Apple in October 2021 updated the firmware on ‌AirPods Pro‌‌ to enable the wireless earphones to take advantage of the ‌Find My‌ network and allow them to be located through connections with the Apple devices owned by other people. This article explains how to make sure your ‌AirPods Pro‌ have the latest firmware and how to find your ‌AirPods Pro‌ using the ‌Find My‌ Network.

rior to the firmware update, ‌AirPods Pro‌‌ were listed in the ‌‌Find My‌‌ app and could be made to play a sound if misplaced, but if they were out of Bluetooth range, they would only display their last known location. However, the update means the ‌‌Find My‌‌ network can now provide an approximate location for your ‌AirPods Pro‌ to help you get within Bluetooth range and track down your headphones.

To make sure you can take advantage of the ‌Find My‌ network to locate your misplaced ‌AirPods Pro‌, first you'll need to make sure your ‌AirPods Pro‌ have been updated with the latest firmware. Here's how.

How to Update Your AirPods Pro Firmware

You can do this by inserting them in the ‌AirPods Pro‌ charging case and connecting the case to a power source using the included Lightning to USB cable. Then move the iPhone or iPad that the AirPods have been paired with, near to the charging case, and make sure the iOS device has an internet connection.

After a short while, any available software updates should be automatically downloaded and installed. If you're having trouble updating your ‌‌AirPods‌‌, make sure the charging case is fully charged. You can also try resetting the ‌‌AirPods‌‌. You need ‌AirPods‌ firmware 4A400 or later, and can check your firmware version by following these steps:

In iOS 15, Apple added separation alerts to the Find My app, which let you know when you leave an AirTag or other Apple device behind. Thanks to an October 2021 firmware update, AirPods Pro now also support separation alerts. This article explains more about how they work and how you can set them up. Called "Notify When Left Behind," the ‌Find My‌ separation alerts in iOS 15 let you know ...