Apple:
Apple today introduced AirPods, innovative new wireless headphones that use advanced technology to reinvent how we listen to music, make phone calls, enjoy TV shows and movies, play games and interact with Siri, providing a wireless audio experience not possible before. AirPods eliminate the hassles of wireless headphones, by just flipping open the lid of its innovative charging case and with one tap, they are instantly set up and ready to work with your iPhone and Apple Watch. Advanced sensors know when you are listening and automatically play and pause your music. Using Siri, AirPods allow you to access your favorite personal assistant with just a double tap. This revolutionary experience is enabled by the new ultra-low power Apple W1 chip, which enables AirPods to deliver high-quality audio and industry-leading battery life in a completely wireless design. AirPods will be available starting in late October.
If you liked the original Apple ear pods, you’ll probably like these. But sadly for me, they never fit in my ears properly. And, at $159, they won’t fit my wallet either.
Like you, I feel these aren’t the headphones for me. But it’s odd that you say the $150 AirPods “won’t fit your wallet,” yet you’re looking forward to the identically priced BeatsX.
Same here. The Apple earphones have never stayed in my ears properly. Plus, without the wire, I’m sure to lose these in no time.
Actually, I’ve never found a pair of earbuds I was confident was staying in my ears, comfortably. Not that I was looking THAT hard. But I’ve found earbuds in general to be a real pain. That’s my worry about when the day comes when I clearly want to go wireless.
I bought a pair of Sennheiser MX365 and I really like them.
I factor in the price of losing the Airpods. 🙂
Earpods, like other-brand earbuds, fit me well enough, provided I add foam rubber covers.
Am I one of the few who think killing the headphone jack is a good idea, yet hate the design of these AirPods?
That’s the way I feel.