Good point. I think the feature changes are minimal if you remove the wireless option. It look like the audio is going to be exactly the same so I don't see much of a difference. I do like the longer battery life even if it's only an extra hour though.
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New AirPods Launch With H1 Chip, Hey Siri, Up to 50% More Talk Time, and Optional Wireless Charging Case
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Good point. I think the feature changes are minimal if you remove the wireless option. It look like the audio is going to be exactly the same so I don't see much of a difference. I do like the longer battery life even if it's only an extra hour though.
Read my post carefully... I am not buying them because they don't fit my ears. And yes when your closest competitor offers a similar product with the same features at a cheaper price you are gouging your customers...... the markets did tell Apple they were overpriced but that was on the phone... I guess they are taking a gamble that people won't feel the same with the airpods.
They buy it over the standard included earphones for exactly the same reason you bought the BeatsX: It's wireless.
Not this many at once.
But think about it. Apple updates their products, all the tech blogs/news sites put up articles about them and Apple gets loads of free advertising. Who needs a keynote when everyone does promotion for you?
Go to your local Apple Store. Be nice and forthcoming about all of it ("i know i'm 2 days past... i know i don't deserve special treatment, but.."), ask them nicely, and most likely they'll either do a special exception quietly, or maybe a partial rebate, or perhaps a like-kind exchange like "tell ya what, how about a free accessory item?". Lots of us here have done similar and gotten good results. Apple dudes are cool about stuff.
Apple really isn't bringing it anymore im sorry these arnt the update we want and they won't release another one this year, all the rumours was wrong as usual they build up hype for nothing this isnt a update and this week has seen minor changes apple needs to start brining it hard, no colour options no Bluetooth 5 no better sound, sorry apple has lost the plot
We need AirPods that are sweat-proof, offer superior sound and isolation, and come in matte black.
Betting the black color be out later in the year, which is why I’m waiting and not pulling the trigger so fast
This is an "S" upgrade, IMO. The battery life "upgrade" is pretty much a joke. It's only marginally better and these things charge so fast that you can be up and running in about 10min. "Hey Siri" is pointless, because Siri. The wireless charging case is grossly overpriced (still with no way to charge it, via Apple).
They whiffed on the Apple Pencil texture and alternate color.
PASS
They whiffed on the Apple Pencil texture and alternate color.
PASS
At least it’s an option ... even for gen 1 owners. That’s generous of Apple if anything.No space gray option
$79 for the wireless charging case. Yikes.
AirPower is in the newest iOS 12.2 beta. It’s not vaporware.
Agree on sound isolation. I like my AirPods, but I need to crank the volume up when I'm on the subway in order to barely hear something. An in ear option would help blocking external noises and would improve my experience a lot. I don't care about the color, but I think they'd sell more if they came in at least two colors
Try again, I have them and like them very much, does that mean they are not overpriced? NO.
Will I speak with my walled with this update? SURE as they are not worth another 150 euros
People used tobe more mature and when you said something against a product were not so defensive.
You can like a company and a product and still think it could be improved (or cheaper).
I think it’s YOU who seems to be offended that people are buying it. Pot Kettle Black much?
New features are nice, but not enough to make me upgrade unless my current ones die. Was really hoping for better water resistance and new texture with improved grip. Would have jumped on them with those features. Back to waiting for now.
You may be less disappointed if you actually tried them before making a negative comment.
Kinda disappointed that they didn’t get the wireless case version down to the $160 price point to better compete with Samsung’s Galaxy Buds. It would have been nice to have, but not worth the extra $40. I’ve been charging the first gen AirPods just fine with lightning, I can continue doing so.
Yeah because it sucks not being able scuba diving with AirPods on.
Than you for the laughter... no not offended
You’re having problem with people buying something they love and you complain about maturity lol.
Looks at yourself in the mirror.
That makes sense because Galaxy Buds are worth exactly zero dollars.
