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I just got the AirPods Pro 2 today, because my Gen1 stopped working (static noise, constant cracking, battery runs out,...). And I'm pretty happy with them. I'm not really an audiophile and don't need more features as of now. But happy to see them going forward.
 
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It's too bad I can't wear any earbuds with any kind of silicone tips.

The one thing I could really wish for is a stronger connection to the phone. When I get out into a busy, wide open environment like my train station, the connection cuts out until I take my phone out of my pocket and bring it up to my chest. Same happens on the street. I've started thinking of it as the "street corner effect": I'll be walking along the sidewalk playing music just fine, but as soon as I hit a corner with a bunch of other people around (and, I assume, their own bluetooth signals), the APP cut out again.
I have the same problem as you when I'm working in my yard while my WIFI connection is still active. So I stop WIFI when I'm outside. My suspicion is that my WIFI stutters my podcasts in places in the front yard if I'm listening to a podcast or IHeartRadio. No problem playing music from my music library. But still; killing the WIFI connection from the phone) has worked.

So my suggestion to you is to check your WIFI when out and about, EVEN IF you don't think you're using it. Even in public places, your phone could be trying to connect to public WIFI.


I'm game as my AirPods Pro 2 are on their last leg and I would much rather replace them with an updated Pro version than the AirPods 4.
Pro 2s have legs? How fast do you have to be to keep them from getting away?

When is the last time Apple has released anything new that is better than what it replaces and wasn't made into a higher priced tier? (dont say 16gb ram Macs, we had to overpay for how many years before they gave us that one?) New AirPods with new features will be more expensive models. New AirPods with reduced features will be the lower priced option. The currently priced one will be light bumps, more features require move money because they aren't $300 yet, but they will be.
I would have rather read your actual analysis on the Airpods 3 than read your anti-Apple diatribe which may or may not have anything to do with the subject of Airpods 3.
 
Chip alone can’t do magic. Need better and more mics to isolate noise for the listening party while in a call. Currently is subpar and totally broken. People just can hear you in the side while all other earphones in this price range are passable.
 
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I would buy them even if they only released a black colorway. I’d even accept space black. Having a fresh battery and USB-C would be a bonus. I’m ready for an upgrade! One of my favorite Apple devices ever made.
 
Just make it black!

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Don’t care about health features. Just want an improvement on my 1st Gen. USB-C, volume control, improved ANC, better Find My detection, and if it’s in a smaller form factor, great.
 
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APP 1 user here. A few days ago the rubber on the right fitting tore. No big deal after five years of use imo. Other than that they’re working like on day 1. I’m super happy.

My mom‘s APP 2 however have been a complete nightmare, they had to be replaced twice and now the case doesn’t charge wirelessly anymore.

Apple please keep the stems on the APP 3.
 
I have had my AirPods Pro 2 for almost 3 years now . Love them but ready for the upgrade in Sept 2025, I will definitely be getting the new ones with all the new technology in them , better ANC will be a great reason for me to upgrade ...
 
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I'd love to see them move to a behind the ear style (ala hearing aid style) to allow for a bigger battery and more secure fit. Not likely, but it would greatly increase the functionality.

I'd also love to see them in flesh color. I don't need white blobs sticking out of my ears.
Have you thought about Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 as apart from flesh coloured they do fit over the ears and have a longer battery life than AirPods Pro 2? I have both and Powerbeats are definitely more secure.
 
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Honestly I just wish they'd make the mic grills easier to clean.


"Degrading ANC with firmware updates" is just the airpods recalibrating themselves after a firmware update, often to worse quality than they used to have due to said issue about micro bits of dirt/debris in the grills. A quick isopropyl alcohol wash usually gets mine back to like-new ANC quality.


Which is strange because they seem to do the calibration song and dance regularly, yet seem to discard results unless its a noticeable change (ie much cleaner or dirtier grill), or after a firmware update.
This isn’t the case for me. I’ve cleaned them the exact way Apple recommends too.

IMO, it’s not this, rather it’s the ‘intelligent’ features they keep pushing that aren’t as smart as they think they are.

Give me the ability to out them on full blast noice cancelling and stop trying to be clever. Palpably worse over and over to the point I won’t even consider another paid (having bought four) until this is publicly acknowledged and fixed.

I get some people don’t have this issue, or don’t notice, but I do and I can - those stating (not you necessarily) that it doesn’t exist are presuming their level of hearing, exposure to noise, and more
 
This isn’t the case for me. I’ve cleaned them the exact way Apple recommends too.

IMO, it’s not this, rather it’s the ‘intelligent’ features they keep pushing that aren’t as smart as they think they are.

Give me the ability to out them on full blast noice cancelling and stop trying to be clever. Palpably worse over and over to the point I won’t even consider another paid (having bought four) until this is publicly acknowledged and fixed.

I get some people don’t have this issue, or don’t notice, but I do and I can - those stating (not you necessarily) that it doesn’t exist are presuming their level of hearing, exposure to noise, and more
I just turned Adaptive off and Spatial Head Tracking off. That solved the 2 biggest issues I have with them. NC by itself works incredibly well all the time for me now.
 
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How do we go about getting an Equalizer!? Come on, it's 2025, all earbuds now come with EQ apps... come on Apple!
It would be nice to have this built into iOS/iPadOS instead of just the Apple Music app for those that want a bit more control. However, Personalized Spatial Audio does an incredible job of auto-EQing as it is and I’ve found it always sounds better than any EQ curve I’ve tried.
 
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Folks don't seem to realize that when they see rumors of cameras being added, that's simply the heart rate monitoring sensors much like the Apple Watch.
 
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Bluetooth 5.4? We need bluetooth 6 on all Apple devices now!
Bring better battery life and much better microphones and they will sell great
 
It would be nice to have this built into iOS/iPadOS instead of just the Apple Music app for those that want a bit more control. However, Personalized Spatial Audio does an incredible job of auto-EQing as it is and I’ve found it always sounds better than any EQ curve I’ve tried.
Spatial Audio is fantastic and it also adds volume (unexpected bonus!) but there’s no bass, especially when listening to older albums like from the 80s or 90s. Even if remastered, those albums sound kinda anaemic! The custom audio set up allows for mids and highs to be boosted but bizarrely no such allowance not for the lows🤷🏻‍♂️
 
you can't wear them longer durations like applewatch, what is the point of heart rate monitoring?
 
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