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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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I don’t believe that for a second. You complain about most things Apple waaaay too much for me to buy that lol
I’m sure that’s true. If only you would keep that in mind before hitting that “post reply” button...
People still talk on the phone?
No, I will not buy those, I’m just giving a comparison on how expensive Apple are being with their pricing.
The biggest disappointment is the lack of a black color. Meh.
Now if only "Hey Siri" actually worked. I guess I shouldn't be surprised, since Siri itself doesn't really work either.
Hmmm ... so you purchase the $160 version ...
You cannot purchase the wired charging case separately. But I see folks wanting a second charging case say in their car or at work, where ever.
You sell the wired charging case you just got for say $50 ... you then go and purchase the wireless case separately for $80.
$160 - $50 = $110 + $80 = $190.
You've made $10.
You cannot purchase the wired charging case separately. But I see folks wanting a second charging case say in their car or at work, where ever.
You sell the wired charging case you just got for say $50 ... you then go and purchase the wireless case separately for $80.
$160 - $50 = $110 + $80 = $190.
You've made $10.
Wireless charging - unreliable tech...and who cares ill just plug it in.
New chip - who’s cares
Hey Siri - whatever, its not like its inconvenient in Airpod 1
These are HEADPHONES, upgrading the sound should be the main concern here everything else is stuff thats ok to have...but at the end of the day I’m using these for SOUND. Just wow...what a letdown.
New chip - who’s cares
Hey Siri - whatever, its not like its inconvenient in Airpod 1
These are HEADPHONES, upgrading the sound should be the main concern here everything else is stuff thats ok to have...but at the end of the day I’m using these for SOUND. Just wow...what a letdown.
I don't talk on the phone on headphones. Never have in my life. Never would. I wouldn't use hey siri with these. The only time it would come in handy is when I'm running but then I can't breathe so siri wouldn't understand me anyways.
I really wish they were in ear and sealed better. I care more about blocking out sound.
I'd likely never have a need for wireless charging, more gimmicky than anything.
The one thing that I really like about these is when you take them out the audio pauses automatically. Sounds silly but this is super useful for me at work when people come in to my cube and just start talking.
I really wish they were in ear and sealed better. I care more about blocking out sound.
I'd likely never have a need for wireless charging, more gimmicky than anything.
The one thing that I really like about these is when you take them out the audio pauses automatically. Sounds silly but this is super useful for me at work when people come in to my cube and just start talking.
I don’t believe that for a second. You complain about most things Apple waaaay too much for me to buy that lol
I’m sure that’s true. If only you would keep that in mind before hitting that “post reply” button...
Well, you don’t know me. But I can’t control whether you “buy it” or not. And that’s ok with me.
Oh, I can hit “post reply” just the same as anyone else here. You don’t have to like it, but I can. I’m respectful of others and voice my valid opinions. Opinions.
Of course it will! Apple’s not going to sell you a wireless charging case that can’t be charged wirelessly
not sure if that confirms they are bluetooth 5. you asked and they responded if they are compatible with 5...
but i hope they meant as what you meant that they are bluetooth 5. I think they are but thought to comment lol
Poor AirPods sound quality to a great degree is a result of the design (no sound isolation). Since the design has not changed, it's unlikely the sound quality is any different (even if specs say otherwise).
Ugh they still have that dumb Lightning port on the case though, instead of USB-C. Lightning has to die! Apple's been hanging onto this annoying, proprietary connector and it has to stop!
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After reading the article again I can’t help but think Apple had a missed opportunity not offering Black as an option.
Nope. Apple will collect piles of money for these and THEN (after the return date passes) release the black ones and collect more piles of money (probably from many of the same people.) /snark/ off
Remember - it is Google that does no evil...
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it wouldn't be pointless, as you can still reverse the phase of the incoming sound and cancel out the noise. It wouldn't work great for sounds louder than what the AirPods can produce, but would work ok, for airplane and other low volume noises
So, AirPods have fewer features than Samsung Galaxy Buds and cost 53% more. At some point Apple execs will probably have to admit that they priced them too high (just like they did with iPhones).
This is 2nd gen. Faster connection, better sound (not sure how much better), better connection for gaming, longer battery life and wireless charging case option. The free inscription is nice, you can put your name or something on them.
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