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New AirPods Expected Later This Year as Suppliers Begin Component Shipments
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Same here, the silicone tipped earbuds like AirPods Pro don't stay in my ears when running which is why I prefer the regular AirPods.
i love the original airpods design as well. if they discontinue them — i'll stock up on some gen 2. of course i have apple care on mine and can just use them indefinitely.
not sure what the charging issue you're describing is all about though...
Haha. I had the opposite problem.
I ordered AirPods 16 on the first day available, got them and returned them 2 days later. Even sitting still, the fine hairs in my ear flap would act like springs lifting them up and popping them out of the drain slot which was too wide open to grip the AP16’s stem.
Replaced these with BeatsX. First pair had a torn front strain reliever. Replacement set failed after a year due to cable fatigue at rear strain reliever. Although the fit and the device switching were great and sound good, their durability was crap (and I was gentle with them. It should have been a tired battery after years of use that would be their end. )
Sister recently won a set of AirPods Pro 19’s, but already had a pair, so she’s sending to me. Must say I’m vm looking forward to them as I expect the best of both worlds from them.
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Agreed 100%. I specifically prefer the AirPods because I want wireless earbuds, nothing more. I use them for phone calls every single day. Anything with the silicon ear tip plugs your ears and you naturally strain your voice. I hope AirPods stay AirPods and do not incorporate anything else. They hit the bullseye for people who use them for phone calls.
that’s why I ordered gen2 AirPods the other day when on sale
my AirPod pros I don’t like for calls or casual YouTube videos
but they’re good for fun music listening sessions
Ditto.
I really hope there's a refreshed AirPods option (or I'll be getting another set of the 2nd gens soon). The in-ear buds just aren't as comfortable IMO, especially for longer use. The regular AirPods also have such a low profile to the side — I can wear them while laying down without them feeling like they're pressing into my skull.
How about diversifying the range of colours? I'll take a black pair, thanks.
Seems like Apple is trying to differentiate Apple branded audio products and beats branded ones. Apple branded will focus on seamless connectivity with other Apple products, while beats brand will focus on putting out standard general features regardless of platform.
Which is interesting change of strategy. At the beginning, Apple is taking beats into Apple focused brand with W1 chip and lightning for charging. But maybe they realized with the success of Airpods that the Apple brand itself is already larger than beats in audio, so the relegated beats into a different segment.
They've been expected for what? A whole year already?
Kind of ridiculous. I might as well say "Airpods 4 will be coming sometime" and be correct too
Kind of ridiculous. I might as well say "Airpods 4 will be coming sometime" and be correct too
I got my AP pro just several days ago too. Agreed, they are excellent (most especially after I went in and adjusted settings>music to allow lossless, atmos, messed with the EQ presets). It would take a lot of $$$ to replicate that sound quality on an external audio system(which is to say I'd love to be able to do that
). The ear fit test was especially useful for me. However, the auto detect feature has had a couple of spotty moments. I turned it off. Noise cancellation is very good (though don't expect every sound to be blocked out). The reading of incoming text messages is especially useful for my use case. And for actually wearing them, by today I barely notice them in my ears.It was an easy setup as I expect (and pay for) from Apple. It did take me a few tries to get the single pod usage right (for phone calls) as well as some tries to get the optimum processfor easy switching between sources (ATV, iPhone, MBA).
If someone is Apple eco IMHO AP pro is your best option (I got mine for 189$). Yet I did hesitate with 'new model may be coming'. That's a waiting game I try not to play unless the news is much more concrete than some suppliers are receiving manufacturing parts.
I wish i could but after 4 years and close to 1500 recharges I don't think I can make it to the fall to replace mine
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As cool as these things are I just cannot justify the price, specifically because I only need headphone functionality occasionally, so any $30 bluetooth set will fill my use-case.
I need more reasons to blow so much cash on these other than the Ecosystem and ease-of-use.
I need more reasons to blow so much cash on these other than the Ecosystem and ease-of-use.
Are you expecting the situation to change someday?
'cuz I'm pretty sure it's not going to happen.
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These seem to be aimed at the AirPods group, not the pros. New airpod pros will come out to replace those eventually.