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Apple Reportedly Lowering AirPods Production Due to Decreasing Sales
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I wonder why Apple hasn't been more entrepreneurial with the airpods. Sell different colored cases, different colored airpods. People would buy and mix and match.
To be honest, the whole audio market is just super competitive and I think Airpods are mostly a function of iPhone penetration (sure you don't need iPhone, but I think prob 90% of sales are coming from iPhone users). They had massive growth in sales because it was an easy sell to anyone who owned an iPhone (almost a white space as none of the competitors could match the integration). I think they must've reached saturation and I can see the future volume being 1. Airpods owners that need a new pair (facilitated by the introduction of new models) 2. New iphone users
Exactly. It doesn't at all. The lack of perception is astounding.
I love the NC on the AirPods Pro, but I've never found a great fit after trying all the size options -- they've fallen out more than once. I never had that problem with the regular AirPods. So I only wear the Pros when I'm not doing anything too active -- e.g., commuting, at home -- and use the originals everywhere else.
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Yeah, I think the market is kind of saturated, most people have them already. If you don't use Apple, other makers have stepped up. The Galaxy Buds sound good for much lower price.
I have AP and APP, and they are still working, but will probably have to replace them soon because their battery life is starting to be noticeably less. Thanks Apple for making these items disposable
I have AP and APP, and they are still working, but will probably have to replace them soon because their battery life is starting to be noticeably less. Thanks Apple for making these items disposable
I'm waiting patiently for 3rd gen AirPods (non pro). My 1st gen last under an hour now as a set.
I got ear aches and exacerbated tinnitus with my regular Air Pods but they fit very well and never fell out. My Air Pods Pro don’t cause me any discomfort but like all my other ear plug style buds, they work their way loose and pop out constantly.
Contact Apple for service. There’s a special programme for AirPods Pro with that issue.
AirPods Pro Service Program for Sound Issues - Apple Support
AirPods Pro Service Program for Sound Issues
support.apple.com
Everyone I've met goes "I want Dem AirPods!!!" then see the price, and end up getting an off brand for $30.
Of course but things broke down or get replaced by new more performant product
The real problem is that earth doesn't have infinite ressources, but that's another debate
With Augmented Reality Glasses coming the need for in ear head phones will be needed less. Glasses with bone conducting speakers in the frame along with the Augmented Reality video projected in front of your eyes will be the thing.
I walked right into Best Buy and had them no problem
Apple AirPods - Wireless Bliss for iPhone Users
The new AirPods combine intelligent design with breakthrough technology and crystal clear sound. Powered by the new Apple H1 headphone chip, AirPods now feature hands-free access to Siri using just your voice. And up to 3 hours of talk time on a single charge.www.amazon.com
Apple AirPods Pro
Active noise cancellation for immersive sound. Transparency Mode for hearing and connecting with the world around you. A more customizable fit for all-day comfort. Sweat and water resistant. All in a super light, in-ear headphone that’s easy to set up with all your Apple devices.www.amazon.com
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Obviously nobody around here is woke! Today apple releases their earnings after market. I am absolutely positive this story has NOTHING to do with attempts to manipulate stock . Come on peeps do your research these types of stories have been released many times on earnings day and almost never pan out!! Go watch Cramer YouTube video on market manipulation using press release. Yesterday there was a story how iPhone sales were terrible in China. Unless the data is from Apple it is probably BS
I mean, I know a lot of people (myself included) who can't exactly give them a glowing endorsement. I love my AirPods Pro, but I've had to get both sides replaced due to the rattling issue. Most people I know who own them have the same story. So when you tell somebody 'they're nice but fragile', they see €279 and buy Sony.
Nice rumor for the day of Apple's earnings call.
I personally can't stand how in-ear headphones. Aftershokz bone conduction so I can hear everything around me (I'm a runner).
I personally can't stand how in-ear headphones. Aftershokz bone conduction so I can hear everything around me (I'm a runner).
As stated elsewhere, if they were purchased before October 2020, you might be able to get them replaced under the Service Program. My right one started crackling a year ago, 2 months after purchase, and was replaced. The left one started a month ago.
When I went into the store for replacement under the program, a month after warranty expired, the tech or I messed up and initially replaced the right one again. After realizing we swapped the wrong one, I got the left one replaced as well. Now I have a new set of AirPods Pro.
Interestingly, they ran diagnostic on the AirPods and it reported both as bad so it made sense the right one was replaceable. Why they didn't offer up the left one automatically when it also showed bad under the diagnostic is a little sketchy.
The Jabra 75t Sports got the "it wasn't even close" WORST rating out of 13 wireless earbuds by the Payette Forward Youtube channel (they buy everything they test so no paid sponsorship). The 3 Beats products got "Dishonorable Mentions." The Airpods were the middle-of-the-road standard. i.e. "meh." Their review is more about sound quality than all the other stuff like ecosystem integration. So it depends upon what you are most interested in. I just want an Apple design that doesn't fall out of my ears. The Airpods Pro were promising, initially, but ultimately, they work their way out after a minute or two. C'mon, Apple! Do it right and give us size options!