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AirPods Will Launch Next Week Says European Reseller
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Is it any funnier to see people walking around with long white wires coming out of their ears? I recall when the first white Apple earbuds became popular; it was jarring. Now, I barely notice. Society and you will eventually get used to seeing them -- and -- knowing Apple and celebrities -- it's possible that these AirPods may become a fashion accessory like Beats headphones. We'll see.
I couldn't detect if this was written in sarcasm or in earnestness. You can't expect Apple to give these away. That's quite unlikely!
I know for a fact I saw an asian dude wearing them during the keynote. They have been ready for some time, I have to say this is to build hype on a product that didn't initially have as much as they wanted. I'm just a graduate student so I could be completely wrong about business though.
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I promise that they will give them for free with the iPhone probably around iPhone 10ish
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I promise that they will give them for free with the iPhone probably around iPhone 10ish
I don't understand all this falling out business. The regular EarPods don't fall out so why would AirPods fall out as, because, as you say, there's no weight pulling down on them.
Then maybe you shouldn't mow the lawn with them on if you're concerned you would run over them. Just my theory.
Regular EarPods stay in my ear about 15 seconds, while sitting still at my desk. They're notorious for not fitting many people's ears, since they depend on shape and not a silicone inner ear piece.
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So forever is 2 monthsHURRY!! Been waiting forever
How many days is an eternity for you?
It's definitely sarcastic, because there's no way Apple would do it. ....But I'm also serious, in a way, because I genuinely think AirPods should be included in the box. If you're going to remove an important feature feature from the iPhone (headphone jack), then you NEED to provide a viable alternative to the removed feature (AirPods). The Lightning headphones are NOT a viable alternative because they can only be used on one device. They're basically throwaway headphones. Airpods are the only legitimate alternative because I can use them with my iPhone, Mac, iPad, and even Android devices. In fact, the way I see it, providing Lightning headphones in the box INSTEAD of the AirPods is a giant slap to the face for consumers.
True - although I think some of us watch these announcement with the assumption that the Beats X will release about the same time.
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I bought a nexus 4 several years ago, which didn't come with headphones at all. I actually appreciated it, since I've never liked any OEM headphones (including airpods). Perhaps the iPhone will go in that direction.
If I get them, I would purchase this or something similar. The cable connector is pretty cheap too.
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That's not true. They work with many devices. Any iPhone, iPad, or iPod with lightning can use them.
They also could have not included any headphones in the box at all. The way they seem to be decreasing what's included with device purchases these days it wouldn't surprise me if they stop providing them in the box within the next few years.
double-tap answers a call. Pulling one out pauses. Putting it back in resumes.
Siri for everything else... thought I wish a triple tap would next-track it.
Note watch controls volume with digital crown which is pretty cool.
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Hyperbolic, over the top response above aside, the lightning headphone is fine. If you were serious about headphones you would just put the dongle on your favorite set and be done with it.
I feel your pain, but luckily I'm on the flip side to you. I've never been able to get any earbuds to stay in except the current Apple earphone design. So I know this can be a real problem.
I wonder if any third party covers that plug this particular gap for some users will appear? I know the last set of Bluetooth headphones I got came with a bag of different plug covers to aid fit (sadly none worked). Seems like a market for some niche sellers
They spilled a shipping crate of them and had to sort them back out again !
On a serious note, how DO you tell them apart if you have multiple pairs that get mixed together?
Let me quickly help you fix that:
Hello, I have just talked with an employee of the Conrad Online Store, since I am there on 14.10 the AirPods ordered and I wanted to cancel today. According to information from the employee, they have stockpiles from 17.11, I will then have them between November 18-19.
"Hello, I have just talked with an employee of the Conrad Online Store where I ordered [a pair of] AirPods on October 14 since I wanted to cancel my order today. According to the employee's information they will have them on stock starting November 17 and I will get them delivered between November 18-19."
how about the time before this was even announced?So forever is 2 months
How many days is an eternity for you?
I get they don’t fit well for some but for me they are fine and on reviews the air pods seem to stay in your ears a lot better than the earbuds.