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  • Are AirPods Worth it in 2019?

    Are AirPods Worth it in 2019?

    Apple has gotten itself a reputation for making stylish technology that just works. The iPod ushered in the digital era of music, the iPhone invented the smartphone market, the iPad did the same for tablets, and the Apple Watch kickstarted the smartwatch craze.

    The Apple AirPods, likewise, started a new fascination with wireless earbuds. Are the new 2019 versions of the AirPods worth the price of entry, or just smoke and mirrors from Apple?

    Apple AirPods 2019

    What’s New?

    So, as you may or may not know, there are new 2019 versions of the AirPods on the market. You might be asking, what’s the difference? Visually, they look undisguisable from 2016’s original models. As it turns out, there’s not a whole host of differences. However, there are a few meaningful quality of life upgrades.

    Firstly, you can now throw the charging case on a wireless charging pad. This allows you to easily charge up your AirPods on the same pad you charge your phone, making everything easy. The wireless charging case is an upcharge to $200, from $159 for the normal case, however.

    Secondly, there’s a new H1 chip with these earbuds that replaces the old W1 chip. Apple states that this new chip was made with headphones in mind, making these even more convenient and quick to respond than the first generation.

    What’s Good?

    These are great wireless earbuds in a lot of ways. When you take on out, your music pauses automatically. You can use double-tap gestures to skip songs without pulling out your phone. The sound quality is great, the earbuds feel comfortable and they’re super reliable.

    The battery life is high for wireless earbuds. You’ll be able to easily set these up with iPhone or Android, and they couldn’t be easier to use. In short, they just work, using some of that classic Apple magic.

    What’s Bad?

    These earbuds don’t work well in noisy environments, as they do a poor job of stopping incoming noise. They also don’t fit terribly well into some people’s ears. They can only connect to one device at a time, which can be frustrating for multitaskers.

    Finally, they’re expensive at $159 for the lower price-point and $200 for the wireless charging case. There’s also a bit of a pause when using Siri, but that’s got as much to do with Apple’s underdeveloped Siri technology as it does the AirPods.

    Bottom Line

    Apple faithful will still love these wireless earbuds. Those who are concerned about losing these tiny, expensive headphones should still steer clear. You know if these goofy-but-stylish, high-tech earbuds are for you just by glancing at them. They’re excellent, but they’re not for everyone.

  • New Apple AirPods 2

    New Apple AirPods 2

    In another update release for March 2018 is that we will see an update to the Airpods. There are 3 main updates to the Airpods, lets take a look at each of them

    New Chip

    The AirPods 2 will get a chipset upgrade from the W1 to the W2. The updated wireless 2 chip is already in place on the new versions of the apple watch and in the AirPods will make the connection between phone and headphones can be a little more time-consuming than you’d like. This was the main complaint with AirPod users is the connection was too slow when trying to answer a phone call. This new chip should make a significant difference in that overall AirPod experience.

     

    Water Resistant

    This is a biggie, as big a deal as the Watch 2 being water resistant. I’m not looking to go snorkeling with these, that would be cool, but I do need sweat and water proofing. It will be nice not to have to disconnect my AirPods just because its raining. This was a need and big upgrade.

    Hey Siri

    There will be a wireless addition to Siri for connecting with out hitting the button. Just the HomePods the Hey Siri function in to the AirPods will now launch the digital assistant. I mean why not? It is everywhere else, this just seems logical and convenient. While this will be a welcomed function I don’t think this will be a big reason to trade up for the Airpods 2.

     

     

    Bonus

    We know there will be an upgrade to the battery case. The Airpods 2 will have a wireless charging battery case. This will be another bonus and probly the deciding factor for anyone looking to update their Airpods. Considering Apple is releasing its multi device Charging mat very soon, this will be other big feature boost to the 2.

     

    In Black?

    Nope. while there are rumors we will see a black colored Airpods 2 it is highly unlikely. Henry Ford use to place a purple light in the brake lights of the Model T just so he could see who was driving his cars on the road. Steve Jobs has a similar thought on the iPod earbuds, he wanted an identifiable white earphones so everyone would know it was an iPod. This has stuck through apples earphone to EarPod to AirPod lines and there is no indication that it is changing.