Become a MacRumors Supporter for $50/year with no ads, ability to filter front page stories, and private forums.
why does the airpods 1gen go dead so quick

Because Gen 2 just came out and Apple updated the Gen 1 software ..... Seriously, noticed the exact same thing with mine right after Gen 2 was released.. Tired of this with Apple.
 
Register on MacRumors! This sidebar will go away, and you'll see fewer ads.