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Is there a difference in meaning between "in fun new colors" and "in fun new colorways" in this context?
I think both would work in this context, but a colorway is a combination of colors. In this case, they are red & pink, or blue & yellow. You wouldn't use "colorway" if they were single colors.
 
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The Apple way: Too cheap to make real improvements, so slap a new coat of paint on it and pretend it is an update!
 
Waiting for some actual new Powerbeats Pro that are brought back up to feature parity with Airpods Pro. Give me some noise cancelling/transparency mode on some buds that have earhooks please.
I’ve been waiting for a version 2. I bought the Beats Fit Pro and they refused to stay in my ears at the gym so I had to return them and keep using my AirPods 2 with silicon wingtips, but I want better sound and noise cancellation.
 
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Ugh, been waiting forever for an updated version to come out. Since even in the last update the lack of USB-C seemed very odd, and it's of course a guarantee now this time next versions will include USB-C, and hopefully updated case, since I've had two, and both have the same issue where often one doesn't charge in chase if not put in perfectly etc. Other issues with them but overall still best for people who need over ear ones, as I've tried AirPods Pro, Beats Fit, etc and all eventually fall out. Unfortuantely new colorways means presumably 0 chance of new model coming out soon, meaning earliest will be spring I imagine. Ugh.
 
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I‘m wearing those right now. They are from the first batch in 2019. Still buggy e.g. the sound changes after using Siri, and the case is trash, often charging only one Earpiece and letting the other one go to 0.
I used to have the charging case issue. But turned out to be a loose connection. Admit it could be better, but more often was just me needing to clean the contacts some. Or it being too thrown around and getting a little loose. never had the Siri volume change issue though. Still more of fan of it than the old EarPods. Just wish we'd see a hardware upgrade to bring it more modern.
 
It doesn't matter who the "collab" or "Beats x Blah-Blah-Blah" person is...these buds are still gonna sound like having subwoofers in your ears. And why no Yeezy/Ye version? He's available for co-branding right now!
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I would buy Yeezy airbuds in a second. That’s a great idea.
 
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but standard Powerbeats Pro are priced at $250.
The Apple website has them currently at $200. I have a love/hate relationship with these. They are the best, hands down, workout earbuds I’ve ever used. I absolutely love them for that. The issues with draining in the case, not connecting to my iPhone without some jiggering and the poor design of the case make these a “no go” when people ask about them. It’s a shame they haven’t updated them but keep releasing new color ways. With a little refinement they would definitely be my next workout companion once my current ones die. As is, they are overpriced, even for Beats. At best they should be $150, going on sale periodically for $120-130. Just my thoughts, ymmv.
 
Do these have the ANC and transparenc? I like the beats fit pros to workout and run in because of the multiple uses. They are like AirPods Pro with a wing.
 
The standard price is $250? That can't be right.

If it is, why anyone would buy these is totally beyond me. The Beats Fit Pro are $199 and superior on every level (I've owned both).

OK, it's not right -- the Powerbeats Pro are really $199 now.

Still, to anyone trying to pick between these, do yourself a major favor, and get the Beats Fit Pro. They are much better. Sound, ANC, fit, not having the left one constantly lose contact with the charging case and ending up dead (not just me to experience this), etc.
 
Do these have the ANC and transparenc? I like the beats fit pros to workout and run in because of the multiple uses. They are like AirPods Pro with a wing.
No. The Beats Fit Pro do, as well as the Beats Studio Buds. They’re not really comparable to these though, since they don’t have the ear hooks these have.
 
Is there a difference in meaning between "in fun new colors" and "in fun new colorways" in this context?
If these beats came in several different colors but each version had just one single, solid color across the entire product then wouldn't be considered several "colorways" but just "colors".

When a product comes in a variety of "color patterns" featuring more than one color in each respective "color pattern" then they're referred to as "colorways".

But the distinction between "colors" and "colorways" is industry speak so not really important.
 
Give us a Jet Black version of the AirPods Pro! :cool:
Only way is to buy from there

Personally I don’t recommend painting them by yourself. Lots of work and PITA result. Sandpaper, multiple layers and out of sudden layer is too big to keep them hold inside case 😂

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Why aren’t these being updated?! Hardware is very dated now.
Since Apple keeps and keeps putting out new collaborative designs and colorways for some beats products, there must be a lot of buyers and profit margins have to be great?

Even selling these for $100-$150 will probably make Apple a ton of money. $249 even more so.

Absolutely terrible value by comparison to AirPods Pro 2 and even AirPods Pro Gen 1. But I guess some are sold these "hot" designs and 9 hour battery life?

I don't get beats at all.

Bought one pair, returned it for AirPods, and have never looked back.
 
I would buy Yeezy airbuds in a second. That’s a great idea.
Destroyed his marriage because he doesn't want to take his meds and single-handedly killed one of the best clothing deals with a major clothing brand in history, Adidas Yeezy, all because he has to post something to Twitter every two minutes.

What a great guy. Definitely someone Apple wants to associate with. 😆

But I'm sure he's completely innocent and flawless and was just framed by a certain ethnoreligious group, always out to get people with their menacing dreidels and delicious gefilte fish. Poor Ye didn't stand a chance. 🤣
 
Where is the H2 chip? Where is wireless charging? Where is ANC?


If you like being very active then these are the only Apple headphones you want. Secure and long battery. Yes the case/headphone interface needs updating. But come on Timmy, basically the same price as AirPods Pro but the capabilities are vastly different. These are now basically AirPods with around the ear holders. How can that justify the difference in price?
 
I used to have the charging case issue. But turned out to be a loose connection. Admit it could be better, but more often was just me needing to clean the contacts some. Or it being too thrown around and getting a little loose. never had the Siri volume change issue though. Still more of fan of it than the old EarPods. Just wish we'd see a hardware upgrade to bring it more modern.
If you want to try it, use „Hey Siri“ while listening to a podcast. Before, the sound is likely center in your head, after „hey siri, do blabla..“ the sound is weird. Listen closely. Volume is the same. Even after evoking Siri again, even Siri sounds weird, but after that second use of Siri, that sound is normal again. And this goes in a loop.

Regarding the charging, the case cover pushes the left earpiece out of the charging position. I wait for the light to blink, when I put them back to the case, but after closing the lid, one of them (most likely left) jumps out of the charging position. This is since day 1.
 
Agreed with others that these really do need an update. I bought the yellow ones last year in a sale, think it was £130. Mainly bought these so they don’t fall out whilst running, and they’re perfect for that.
 
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