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Apple Releases Firmware Update for AirPods Pro

Internet Enzyme said:
I’ve had some obnoxious charging and connectivity issues with the AirPods pro. Theyre nowhere near as magical as everyone led me to believe.
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I’ve had the exact same issues with my Powerbeats Pro. I’ve never had any previous wireless headphones so I didn’t know if that was to be expected.

I’d say about 1/3 of the time only one connects and I’m already out my door and gone and in order to get the 2nd earpiece working you have to put it back in the case etc.

Also about half the time i put the earpieces back in the case it shows a red light and I have to reconnect it at least 1-3 times to get it to turn white.
 
lostngone said:
This close to after the product release? YES! This isn't a bug that cropped up after long term extended use or after a change in a production or internal parts supplier change.
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The lack of users having significant issues doesn’t support your thesis. Also, the update process is rather frictionless, so it’s basically a great product getting even better.
 
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You have learned to accept this as the new normal. What did they do before a product could be remotely "fixed"? You would have to take it to a repair shop or send it back to the manufacturer for it to be fixed or replaced at a huge cost to them. So back then there was a lot more testing and verification of products to make sure this type of thing didn't happen. Now that isn't the case, if there is a bug discovered in pre-release testing that looks like it can be fixed later rather than holding up the release up they go forward and just "patch" it later.
Now I will agree today's hardware is a LOT more complex then that used to be but the manufacturers use the firmware update as a way to help themselves not you.

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However to directly answer your question about the Switch, I can't do that because I don't know what those updates did OR how quickly they came out the product release.
 
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lostngone said:
You have learned to accept this as the new normal. What did they do before a product could be remotely "fixed"? You would have to take it to a repair shop or send it back to the manufacturer for it to be fixed or replaced at a huge cost to them. So back then there was a lot more testing and verification of products to make sure this type of thing didn't happen. Now that isn't the case, if there is a bug discovered in pre-release testing that looks like it can be fixed later rather than holding up the release up they go forward and just "patch" it later.
Now I will agree today's hardware is a LOT more complex then that used to be but the manufacturers use the firmware update as a way to help themselves not you.
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Far cry from your comment about not being ready to ship. When you open your own business and create something, make sure to wait for it to be perfect before you ship it. You're out of touch.
 
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RigoStar said:
That won't fix the very average sound quality and my sealing issue. Even the Pros are still falling. Returning them today.
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Your sealing problem is the source of the sound quality issue. Unfortunately there are going to be some customers who can’t get a good fit with any of the three ear tips. If they’re falling out, that’s a pretty good indicator of a poor fit. I would definitely return them.

When Comply releases their compatible tips, you might want to give them a try if you still have any interest.
 
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PickUrPoison said:
Your sealing issue is the source of the sound quality issue. Unfortunately there are going to be some customers who can’t get a good fit with any of the three ear tips. If they’re falling out, that’s a pretty good indicator of a poor fit. I would definitely return them.

When Comply releases their compatible tips, you might want to give them a try if you still have any interest.
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This. Foam tips will solve many problems.
 
Got the update, too. Just opened the case to check the firmware version in the Settings app.
Had the old version. Closed the lid. Went for a shower, checked again and they are on v88 now.
 
lostngone said:
You have learned to accept this as the new normal. What did they do before a product could be remotely "fixed"? You would have to take it to a repair shop or send it back to the manufacturer for it to be fixed or replaced at a huge cost to them. So back then there was a lot more testing and verification of products to make sure this type of thing didn't happen. Now that isn't the case, if there is a bug discovered in pre-release testing that looks like it can be fixed later rather than holding up the release up they go forward and just "patch" it later.
Now I will agree today's hardware is a LOT more complex then that used to be but the manufacturers use the firmware update as a way to help themselves not you.

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However to directly answer your question about the Switch, I can't do that because I don't know what those updates did OR how quickly they came out the product release.
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If manufacturers and software developers waited to ship until all of the bugs were out of a product, they would NEVER ship.

I've been seriously into headphones for over 20 years, and been using my APP's daily. Functionally I have had zero issues. Wish I could say that about most of the audio hardware I've bought over the years...
 
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stevet said:
Far cry from your comment about not being ready to ship. When you open your own business and create something, make sure to wait for it to be perfect before you ship it. You're out of touch.
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If the issue will bankrupt you if you need to re-call the product you had better be sure it is as close to perfect as possible. Oh but if it can be “remotely” fixed at little to no cost to the company why bother just throw it out there and it can be fixed later.
 
Still not seeing it for me despite repeatedly opening/closing the lid. Still on version 2B594.
 
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