Are Apple’s AirPods 3 worth the upgrade? (The Daily Charge, 10/19/2021)

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Are Apple’s AirPods 3 worth the upgrade? (The Daily Charge, 10/19/2021)

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We break down what’s new about the upgraded base AirPods 3.

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