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AirBuddy 3 Launches with 150+ Features, Now Playing Widget

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AirBuddy 3 launches with 150+ new features from indie developer Gui Rambo. The app expands beyond AirPods management to include Bluetooth devices, battery monitoring, device handoff, and automation.

New Action HUD can be positioned anywhere on top of screen with customizable layouts. Dashboard redesigned with Liquid Glass support on macOS Tahoe. Now Playing widget shows artwork, playback info, controls media from desktop, Lock Screen, HUD, or widgets. Supports layered depth effects, color-matched designs, recent-content suggestions, global keyboard shortcut.

Automation expanded: AppleScript can inspect device/battery info, audio routes, Spatial Audio modes, trigger actions. Shortcuts support for Dark Mode, True Tone, Night Shift, brightness, Spatial Audio, Bluetooth devices, Magic Handoff. Focus Filters prevent HUDs during Focus modes. Audio Input Lock keeps selected microphone/input device from switching unexpectedly.

New mobile-device engine reliably updates iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch battery info with reduced CPU/power usage. Requires macOS 14+, $20 for new purchases, free/discounted upgrades for AirBuddy 2 users. Coming to Setapp soon.