Apple Announces Updated Powerbeats Earbuds With H1 Chip, 15-Hour Battery Life and $150 Price Tag

[44267547]

So people are just gonna stop shopping? Lol. The pandemic is being handled by the proper officials/professionals.

There’s nothing wrong with companies selling products online....

Outstanding post. You’re absolutely right, there are those who were looking forward to an update with the Powerbeats, which isn’t even close to being mutually exclusive for someone that would be concerned about C/19.

That’s like saying, “I’m going to stock up on some toilet paper today, but I’m not gonna purchase a newly released video game I wanted for my XBox for the next year because of C/19.” 😁

I mean, consumers just don’t put their entire life on hold for external purchases because of something that may/may not affect their enjoyment.

 

[Falhófnir]

May not today, but this week!

Yup, just hoping it's today, but I guess tomorrow or Wed wouldn't be such a terrible deal either

 

[metalsiren]

they had to announce it, these are already on the shelves at Walmart. this was something that was prob already shipped etc way before COVID 19 got out of control

 

[checker2010]

Terrible timing. Sorry, but this should have been delayed. Not the time to be releasing new products. We have a growing crisis, and it’s going to get worse.

Bad move, should have been delayed

Life is going on for a lot of people. I bet you wouldnt be happy if companies stopped making food and drink for you to buy.

 

[triangletechie]

Does announcing new products cause coronavirus? I'm pretty sure it doesn't so no need to be dramatic.

 

[ascender]

I've always like the Powerbeats headphones for running, but their reliability has been shocking with multiple pairs of 2s and 3s failing. I think the remote on the cable has been a weak point, so its good to see that has been removed with controls on the earbuds.

 

[bubsdaddy]

Hopefully they fixed the cord that goes around the neck. The old cord used to pull on the neck and dislodge the bud.

It looks like they did. it looks round instead of flat. My old Powerbeats 2 cable was awful and I almost never have any cable issues with my Bose Soundsport wireless due to, in my opinion, the thin round cable of the Bose vs. the wide flat cable of the Powerbeats.

 

[jjudson]

Lightning connector???

I thought Apple might be moving away from those. So if everything goes USB-C, I'll still need to carry another cable?

 

[scrapesleon]

Ah everyday a new release of technology

 

[boccabella]

Terrible timing. Sorry, but this should have been delayed. Not the time to be releasing new products. We have a growing crisis, and it’s going to get worse.

Bad move, should have been delayed

Agree completely, they should have simply released it qo

Terrible timing. Sorry, but this should have been delayed. Not the time to be releasing new products. We have a growing crisis, and it’s going to get worse.

Bad move, should have been delayed

I agree. After closing all their stores they should have just released these without the press release, no one is paying attention now anyway.

 

[macizcool]

Hopefully they fixed the cord that goes around the neck. The old cord used to pull on the neck and dislodge the bud.

i had this same issue. My resolution was to wear the wire in front of my neck instead of behind. This resolved the issue. You should try it!

 

[jbachandouris]

I have Powerbeats 3 and the way the wire and ear loop seem to cause the sweat to run right into my ear. AirPod Pro's are better but my ear canals are a little to big for them as well.

No Comfy tips for AirPod Pro's yet.

May pick up a pair of these...

 

[newyorksole]

Outstanding post. You’re absolutely right, there are those who were looking forward to an update with the Powerbeats, which isn’t even close to being mutually exclusive for someone that would be concerned about C/19.

That’s like saying, “I’m going to stock up on some toilet paper today, but I’m not gonna purchase a newly released video game I wanted for my XBox for the next year because of C/19.” 😁

I mean, consumers just don’t put their entire life on hold for external purchases because of something that may/may not affect their enjoyment.

Exactly. It blows my mind how one-sided people are. I almost feel bad for them Lol. I can’t care about the pandemic AND consumerism at the same time? Lol wild.
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And a lot of people will start working remotely, so they'll buy a laptop for that purpose. There isn't a better time to launch a new Macbook.
Students are also attending class from home, and the iPad seems like a great companion.

See! YOU understand Lol. I’m so thankful I have an open mind. I couldn’t imagine being dense.

 

[SigEp265]

YES, finally! I love the all red color.

 

[siddavis]

Terrible timing. Sorry, but this should have been delayed. Not the time to be releasing new products. We have a growing crisis, and it’s going to get worse.

Bad move, should have been delayed

It's garbage thinking like this (purely emotional) that sends everything into a tailspin. Get a grip and act rational.

 

[MistrSynistr]

Terrible timing. Sorry, but this should have been delayed. Not the time to be releasing new products. We have a growing crisis, and it’s going to get worse.

Bad move, should have been delayed

It's gotten so bad China re-opened all it's businesses.

 

[satchmo]

I would have liked to see the Powerbeats on your ears to show us how it ergonomically fit.

 

[citysnaps]

Lightning connector???

I thought Apple might be moving away from those. So if everything goes USB-C, I'll still need to carry another cable?

The good news is I have a ton of lightning cables and chargers accumulated over the years. In different rooms, garage, and vehicles. When I travel I usually have my iPhone and/or iPad, with a lightning cable and charger.

 

[UK-MacAddict]

Finally, they’ve released a reasonably priced product.

Identical to the Powerbeats Pro but with a cable which I prefer.

 

[Tarantularock]

We are hopefully all ready doing our duty of social distancing. Why should we not allow for products to continue on or near their release schedule? Thank you Apple for doing something (anything) that is not another announcement of putting our lives on hold and giving us nothing but awful news to focus on. This in not terrible timing (just like Disney gave us parents an early release of Frozen 2 ) This is a very welcome relief from the current wait-and-see attitude.

 

[Glockworkorange]

i had this same issue. My resolution was to wear the wire in front of my neck instead of behind. This resolved the issue. You should try it!

That's exactly what I did. It was the only way to wear them and keep them in my ears.

 

[Analog Kid]

Strange that not one of those pictures show anybody wearing these...

 

[SDJim]

Hopefully they fixed the cord that goes around the neck. The old cord used to pull on the neck and dislodge the bud.

I think relocating where the wire attaches to the bud will mostly solve that issue and just increase comfort overall. Between the new features and the lower price, this is a rock-solid update, IMO.

 

[The Game 161]

Announcement week? Wishful thinking lol

 

[The Game 161]

Terrible timing. Sorry, but this should have been delayed. Not the time to be releasing new products. We have a growing crisis, and it’s going to get worse.

Bad move, should have been delayed

Why? Doesn’t mean people have to stop buying. Not like you have to buy it...