Apple Shares New 'Pairing,' 'Siri' and 'Notes' AirPods Ads

[MacRumors]

Apple today shared three ads highlighting the newly-released AirPods on its YouTube channel. Two of the ads are focused on AirPod features, like Siri and instant pairing, and star dancer Lil Buck while the third ad is centered on showcasing the device's design.

In "Pairing," Lil Buck simply flips open the AirPods charging case and watches them instantly pair with his iPhone 7. He then proceeds to dance on the side of a car as the camera zooms in. Eventually, Apple's "Practically Magic" iPhone 7 slogan pops on screen.

In "Siri," Lil Buck double taps an AirPod to activate Siri and then asks her to play a song. She does, and the man proceeds to dance on the street before dancing on the side of a wall.

In the final ad, "Notes," the AirPods are used as musical notes on a black background playing the piano part of Marian Hill's "Down." The ad eventually cuts to a quick shot of an AirPod charging case opening and the AirPods pairing to an iPhone.

All three ads feature the song "Down" from Marian Hill. They are the first set of ads for the AirPods, although all of them also make sure to include mentions of iPhone 7. "Pairing" and "Siri" are the only two that use iPhone 7's "Practically Magic" slogan.

Apple also uploaded a new Apple Watch Series 2 ad to its YouTube channel called "Close Your Rings." The ad features three people exercising and trying to complete their daily move, exercise and stand goals, one of the more popular fitness features on the Apple Watch.

Update: Apple has uploaded a fifth AirPods video, entitled "Stroll." The new video is the longest in the AirPods ad series at one minute, and it features the same general theme as the other videos.

Article Link: Apple Shares New 'Pairing,' 'Siri' and 'Notes' AirPods Ads

 

[ideal.dreams]

Definitely not a fan of the ads for the AirPods. Apple Watch one is nice though.

 

[itsLouieV]

great song, I like these ads.

 

[Wackery]

the only thing magical about apple now a days are their ads and their astronomical prices

 

[nav92]

Good ads. Absolutely love Airpods.

 

[Appleaker]

The AirPod ads are good but not effective enough to make people want to buy them.

Also, I wonder if the AirPods were designed for the notes ad..

 

[Larry The L]

Let's just save everyone the trouble:
1. These are not features I want
2. Tim Cook must go
3. Apple is going downhill with useless products and no innovation.
etc, etc

Imagine if we start every thread this way, we could save a lot of unnecessary posting. Feel free to add your favorite message is despair and apple hate.
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The AirPod ads are good but not effective enough to make people want to buy them.

Also, I wonder if the AirPods were designed for the notes ad..

These are good ads. I love my airpods. If I was looking to buy the airpods, these ads would certain encourage me to do so. In general Apple ads are terrific.

 

[jgelin]

As always apple marketing delivers. Great advertising.

 

[lightmyway]

Interesting how these ads further the popular misconception that AirPods are only compatible with iPhone 7.

 

[RF9]

Wow, haters are gonna. Airpods are one of the chepest WIRELESSS eabuds on the market. Yes people want them. On running forums they're all talking about how great they are and how they want to get them.
IDK about these ada but the product seems tonsell itself. I have them and I think they're great.

 

[bluush]

Now you get to charge your phone *and* your headphones! PRACTICALLY MAGIC!

 

[Apple 26.2]

I haven't tried Airpods on yet, but if they stay in my ears while running or working out, I think I'll get them.

 

[Precision Gem]

The AirPod ads are good but not effective enough to make people want to buy them.

Also, I wonder if the AirPods were designed for the notes ad..

People must be buying them, the stores are always sold out. Your statement must be false news.

 

[bluush]

Your statement must be false news.

Catchphrase-y! But you're doing it wrong.

 

[Tom620]

A lot of black people in the ads, but not in the top management of Apple.

 

[CharlesShaw]

The ads are good, as usual. The photos of models wearing AirPods on Apple's web site are simply exquisite.

 

[iDento]

Now you get to charge your phone *and* your headphones! PRACTICALLY MAGIC!

Charge it at night.

Problem solved.

 

[brunosh]

Interesting how these ads further the popular misconception that AirPods are only compatible with iPhone 7.

What were you expecting? A Galaxy pairing with the airpods? Of course they would use their flagship product!

 

[pat500000]

Guy dancing,"oh **** I lost my airpods..." (falls off)"

 

[GubbyMan]

This is the full ad:

 

[twocents]

A lot of black people in the ads, but not in the top management of Apple.

Interesting cause I was thinking about how that could be for diversity, but probably more to have them stand out by contrasting the glossy white with their skin color. Now if only Apple made them in black...

 

[coolfactor]

Definitely not a fan of the ads for the AirPods. Apple Watch one is nice though.

I feel the complete opposite. I thought the AirPod ads were for creative and expressive, while the Apple Watch add had me asking "what is this about?". Didn't feel like an Apple ad.

I love how they used the AirPods as musical notes in that third ad! That's genius! And the guy dancing on the side of the car... wicked! Apple is taking their ads up a notch. Simple and catchy.

 

[its93rc]

I love the 'notes' spot. As for the AirPods, I adore mine and I was not expecting to because the case seemed annoying to carry, but it's actually my favorite part of the package. It's light but it doesn't feel cheap, and the AirPods sound decent for the price and portability. (I just wish they were sweat-proof.)

 

[coolfactor]

This is the full ad:

Nice! I can see where Apple is going with this.... small stories. TV series next.

 

[lexususer]

Love my airpods.. have had them for about a week now. No issues with charging, they don't fall out, unless I really try to make them. Connections are great, sound quality is pretty good, and calls are decent.

My only complaint, just like the earpods always have, that after about 30 min of wearing them, they hurt my ears... something about the way they are shaped, or the hard plastic, just hurts the inside of my ears.

I've been trying to ignore it, hoping that maybe i'll get used to it, because the airpods are so convenient, I really like how I can make calls/listen to music using just one of them while i'm at work, and just switch them out when i need to charge them. I like the case, its light and charges pretty fast, using siri isn't as awkward as I thought it was going to be. There are a lot of co workers of mine that use dictation to send text messages already so its not like im the only one talking out loud here.

Maybe ill get used to the pain, its one small gripe.. and before, i would just use different headphones so maybe Im just not used to it yet.