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AirPods Impressions: Potential 'Game-Changer' With Good Design, but Will They Stay in the Ear?
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There is no need, it is just a preference. I only wear headphones working out and sometimes on my bike but I don't have to wear them. I see the draw as excercise can be monotonous. Not to mention studies of music helping physical activity and stuff. There's certainly no safety reasons that would hinder my desire to wear headphones. We don't live life in a bubble, and while safety is a legitimate concern while wearing headphones, my primary goal in life is not to make sure I'm safe from any accident.
...if only the the cyclist had not been listening to "Bat out of Hell" on his AirPods. he might have heard the gentle rubber-on-ashphalt hiss of the Tesla Model S bearing down on him at 70mph, its Autopilot, confused by the colours and patterns on his lycra outfit, mistaking him for the freeway entrance ramp while its oblivious driver composed a post to MacRumors...
That little AirPods case is going to have a permanent home in my right front jeans pocket for the forseeable future. As for the 5 hour battery life, I love that I'll be able to charge in my pocket during the natural times when I'm not using them without having to think about it.
So I assume you have no radio in your car or at the least, if you do, it's always off.
Interested to see what Bose comes out with as a competing product. People love to hate on Bose but their SoundSport earphones ($100) are a great upgrade. And most likely Bose will have black or grey.
My favorite complaint is "the current EarPods don't fit in my ear so these won't either." So? Not everyone can wear skinny jeans or hats because they don't fit. Not everyone can eat peanut butter because of allergies or meat because they are a vegetarian. Apple is making these items for the largest number of people possible. Sorry you feel left out, but no one is forcing you to use the AirPods and no one is saying that you're up the creek if you can't use them. Apple is literally giving you the option to keep using what you have been using by including an adapter in the box.
The only legitimate complaint is the charging and playing music at the same time, but there are work arounds for now until a better solution appears.
The only legitimate complaint is the charging and playing music at the same time, but there are work arounds for now until a better solution appears.
I would think that this is significantly heavier than your current earbuds, so yes there is a much higher chance that this will not stay in your ears especially when you run.
I think the earbuds should be a lot smaller without the long extension it has on it. I'm thinking they should've went with a hearing aid type size. It should really fit flush in the ear without even noticing that its there by others.
and have the microphone where?
Whelp, on that note, I'm out. I was going to try them, but I'm partially deaf in one ear. I only use one earbud in the good ear, and let the left one dangle off the wires. With wireless I was hoping I would be able to just use one earbud in the good ear, with the option to use the other one if I wanted to hear bass sounds (which is pretty much all I can hear in the bad ear). If both have to be in for them to work, forget it. Unless there's a way to adjust the setting for mono and one ear.
I may get the 7, use the dongle for now, and investigate other wireless options. But at least I saved $159! Thanks.
Where does it say they will only work with Apple devices? All I see is that they work on Bluetooth.
Did you read the article in my post?
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I'm thinking you probably aren't the audience being targeted for earphone sales. Nothing wrong with that, of course.
[doublepost=1473381799][/doublepost]HI guys, does anyone know if AirPOds will pair with olde iPhones and iPads on iOS 8 or 9?
To compensate for the lack of a 3.5mm headphone port on the new iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus, Apple yesterday introduced the "AirPods." The wireless headphones give users 5 hours of music playback, and come in a carrying case that doubles as a battery pack, holding an extra 24 hours of charge in a small, 2-inch tall frame.
Following the keynote presentation yesterday, Apple let a few members of the press test out its new pieces of hardware, including the iPhone 7, Apple Watch Series 2, and the AirPods. Although the noisy showroom made it tough for many journalists to judge the headphones' sound quality -- which Apple says is "rich, high quality AAC audio" -- many left impressed with the new technology, and curious to see how they'd perform on a day-to-day basis.
Images via TechCrunch
TechCrunch noted the subtle advantages of AirPods and their existence in the Apple ecosystem, mainly the seamless way that the headphones pause music automatically whenever users take them out of their ears, and resume the same track when returned. The site was less sure of the design of the AirPods, particularly whether or not the small headphones would stay in place during jogs or other strenuous workouts, although the "long tail" of the AirPods "actually goes a ways toward helping them fit better in the ear."
As a counter-argument to everyone's concerns over whether the AirPods can become dislodged while moving, USA Today digital editor Natalie DiBlasio posted a short video on Twitter to test out the AirPods' resistance to jumping and shaking around. Only 9 seconds long, DiBlasio's test is still interesting as proof that the AirPods appear lodged well enough in her ears as to resist her movement test, although a long run with more sweat and motion could prove a more daunting task for Apple's wireless headphones.
CNET's editors gave some of the more positive impressions of the AirPods, calling the new headphones "game-changers," with the caveat of the device living up to Apple's promised potential of high quality music and a consistent connection. There still remains worry over how different sized ears will work with the AirPods, which could cause unfortunately negative experiences for some users.
Wired left impressed with what the AirPods could do for the wireless headphone market, particularly in the hassle-free set-up process, but was noticeably more hopeful for "something that looks and sounds better" than the AirPods to come down the line in the future. For what Apple's made now, the site still noted that the AirPods were "much lighter" than other Bluetooth headphones, and they "nestled comfortably" in the ear.
Since the features of the AirPods are so focused, much of the other reactions and impressions for the device echo similar opinions as the ones we've collected above. It sounds like Apple's made a quality, if high-priced, pair of wireless headphones that might be aimed more at casual music listening than intense workouts, undoubtedly a market the new Beats headphones will help bolster. For more impressions on the AirPods, check out the sites below:
- Engadget
- Macworld
- The Verge
- The Telegraph
Article Link: AirPods Impressions: Potential 'Game-Changer' With Good Design, but Will They Stay in the Ear?
Let me see, I have $800 in Bose Headphones and ear buds. Also at least a couple dozen ear buds, some with each iPhone, and others for for out by the pool, beach, private listening at home, etc. You maybe correct, I would not be a person who anyone would like to sell any ear speakers to. However, I do not use them in the activities listed for the reasons stated.
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The video does not show what happens to the RIGHT airpod ... that one's not visible anymore at the end (covered by hair or dropped? )
They don't have to both be in to work. You can use one or the other. But if using both, playback will automatically stop when they are removed from one ear and resume when re-inserted.