What is epl air pod. AirPods with Charging Case

Apple got rid of the headphone jack in the seventh iPhones (), but softened the transition period by putting in the box with them branded EarPods with a Lightning connector and an adapter for a good old minijack. For those who do not need a transition period, the company offers to buy wireless AirPods headphones.

Apple AirPods is both a cutting edge product and an endless source of jokes and memes. This often happens with things that either open up a new consumer category, or claim that they will rethink this category. So it was with Google glass, the first iPhone, the first iPad, and more. They weren't the best and polished products, but they laid an important foundation for future progress. However, even at this stage, AirPods look like a thoughtful and complete device. True, dear.

High-tech in these headphones is responsible for: the energy-efficient W1 chip, instant connectivity to devices in the Apple ecosystem, and a variety of sensors and accelerometers.

Jokes and memes, on the other hand, include a case of the "dental floss" type, the headphones themselves such as the "electric brush attachment" or "mini-hair dryer", as well as the non-illusory possibility of losing one of them.

Once you unpack the box and gag at the dental analogies once, you quickly forget about them. I walked down the street in AirPods for several days and did not notice that someone looked at me like a madman who had escaped from a dentist congress.

Connection

Apple loves the words "magic" and "magic" - just remember the "magic trackpad" and "magic mouse" (‘Magic trackpad’ and ‘Magic mouse’). The company also wants to present AirPods as something magical.

"AirPods work like magic. They have no switches or buttons. They automatically connect to all of your Apple devices, and you can access Siri by tapping twice on the case," explains Phil Schiller, senior vice president of the new earbuds. Apple Worldwide Marketing.

That's it. Carrying a mini-computer in your pocket with instant access to all the knowledge accumulated by mankind (and using it for selfies) is now not powerful enough magic. The real magic is the instant connection of small ear speakers.

Okay, enough sarcasm - it's really nice that you don't have to go into the Bluetooth settings once again, look for a device there, enter pass codes and press the buttons. You open the case, bring it to the iPhone, and it immediately shows you a card that the headphones are connected and shows the charge level.

By the way, there is still one button on the case - by clicking on it, AirPods can be entered into detection mode by other devices. Wait, you ask, what is the detection mode? Is there magic there?

The fact is that AirPods can be used with any Apple devices that support iOS10, watchOS3, or macOS Sierra... But many other gadgets with Bluetooth headset support also recognize them perfectly.

I was unable to connect them as a headset to the Sony PlayStation 4 - however, Sony deliberately limits the range of headsets compatible with its set-top box. But AirPods successfully connected to Samsung TV and multiple Android phones.

Sensors and battery

Each AirPods has a pair of sensors on the edges that sense when it's inserted into or removed from your ear. This allows you to automatically stop the song, as soon as you remove one earbud from your ear.

The sensors can be fooled by pinching them with your fingers - the AirPod thinks it is in your ear again and continues the song. In the settings, this function can be completely disabled. It is called wonderfully: "Auto-detection of an ear".

By the way, working not with Apple devices dramatically transforms AirPods from a "magic" gadget into an ordinary Bluetooth headset. In addition to having to go into the settings to connect, "ear autodetection" does not work for them in any way.

New processor W1, which Apple has already begun to embed not only in AirPods, but also in the products of the Beats company it bought, is responsible for the operation of the above-described sensors, switches sound signal between your devices and turns on noise canceling microphones when a call comes in. And also, according to the assurances of the company, it is more energy efficient than analogues.

The battery inside the earbuds lasts for 5 hours. I even managed to squeeze out half an hour more than stated from AirPods, continuously listening to them at medium volume. The case carries energy for another 19 hours and is charged via the usual Lightning cable that comes with the kit.

The LED inside the case will blink red when it's time to charge. Also, the energy level is shown in the widget on the iPhone - along with the battery of the smartphone itself and the Apple Watch battery (see screenshot in our gallery).

AirPods are powered right in the case. They can be charged for 3 hours of listening in 15 minutes, and up to 100% in about an hour more.

Calls, Siri and Sound

The legs of AirPods are long for a reason - they contain microphones through which you can talk on the phone and give commands voice assistant Siri. When speaking, external noise to the microphone is filtered so that you can be heard better. During my conversation on AirPods problems with communication or audibility at the other end did not occur.

To call Siri, you need to double-tap one of the AirPods. This action can be changed in the settings - instead of Siri, double-tapping will pause or restart the song.

A serious disappointment for me was the inability to quickly skip a track with a gesture or increase / decrease the volume - the simplest functions that are well known to all owners of standard wired EarPods that come with iPhones.

All this you need to ask Siri again: "next song", "quieter", "louder", "how much charge is left?" etc. That is, your voice flies over the Internet to the servers, is processed, turns into a command, and is sent back to the smartphone - all in order to switch the track.

Somewhat saddened by the sound. No, it is quite good and acceptable for most users. I myself do not classify myself as an audiophile and hardly distinguish between songs with different bit rates. But for 13,000 rubles, which will be asked for AirPods in Russia, I would like to get not only ease of connection, but also a noticeably different sound quality. Now, in my opinion, AirPods sound on par or a hair better than the bundled EarPods. This is an elastic sound with a small headroom (in the metro it starts to be lacking), but with a lack of low frequencies. Lovers of twisted bass will be disappointed.

Fear of loss

AirPods only stay in your ears because of their shape. At first you insert them into your ears and take them out with care - are the plugs small, will they suddenly fall, roll up somewhere? But after a couple of days, this feeling goes away.

Magnets inside the case help the earbuds snap into place quickly, while another magnet holds the lid in place. Even if you open it, flip it and shake it, AirPods will stay securely in their cells.

I didn’t run AirPods (it’s time to record a regular run in New Year’s resolution), but when I walked fast, they didn’t fall out and sat securely in my ears. Apple claims that the standard EarPods often fell out of the ears precisely because of the wires that could be touched - and they pulled the earphone out of the ear. This problem should not arise here.

But another may arise. I ran into her when I was buying coffee and a roll from the dispenser window of a coffee shop on the street. So, I went to the window, pulled out one earpiece (the music stopped). With my hand clutching an earphone in it, I reached for the wallet, took it out, counted out the bills, handed them over. All this time, the earpiece was pressed with the ring finger to the palm. And when I got back my coffee, bun and change, I froze like a centipede wondering how she walks.

It was necessary to think over the logic of actions. First put the earphone back in, then put the change in your wallet and grab the coffee. Or take everything, thank the cashier, then step aside, sort all the items and then insert the earphone? Here they are - the problems of the first world countries and the owners of AirPods.

Other wireless headphones on the arc could be moved around the neck, the plugs on the wire could be stopped dangling. With AirPods in such cases, you have to juggle or immediately put them in your pocket, and after all the manipulations are done, return them to your ear. Maybe the case is not the most common one, but I consider it my duty to warn you about it.

AirPods will not be on sale until the end of October, so it is possible that we did not have a final sample of headphones on the test yet, and they are waiting for revision. The official price in the Russian Apple store will be 13,000 rubles.

Ideal wireless headphones for iPhone owners and other Apple technology. Despite the fears, the company managed to create something - amazing, comfortable, attractive in appearance and extremely unusual technically ...

Contents of delivery

• Headset
• Charging case
• Lightning cable
• Documentation

AirPods FAQ

I would like to remind you that Apple already had experience in creating a Bluetooth headset for the iPhone, such a product was announced together with the company's first smartphone, we have a review on our website.

In short, the device turned out to be very strange and did not enjoy popularity. It was evident that together with the iPhone, it was simply necessary to make a line of accessories, the task was completed, and after that Apple did not return to the topic of its own Bluetooth devices. After buying the Beats, it seemed that now they would not return at all - what is the point if there is a world-famous manufacturer of cult headphones?

The AirPods are likely due to the iPhone 7 lacking a 3.5mm jack. Probably, the company wanted to show the potential of Bluetooth and demonstrate that the usual headphones can be deprived of the cable and retain all the advantages, for which millions of people love the EarPods.

Probably, it was possible to create AirPods and Apple bosses found the characteristics of the device (all specifications, including the price on the shelf) acceptable for the launch of mass production.

Honestly, I was very afraid that Apple would not be able to cope with the problems typical for such devices and that during operation a bitter taste of disappointment and resentment would appear. I will say in advance that there is nothing like that at all, AirPods are an excellent choice for the owner of Apple technology, the first days of use inevitably smile when you open the case and put on the headphones. Magic!

Let's start in order, and for starters, I would like to answer a few questions from AirPods critics.

The first question is, why hasn't Apple created a unique design for AirPods? Here I would like to remind you that the complete EarPods headset, which first appeared with the iPhone 5, was created for a very long time by very smart people. The challenge was unique - to make headphones that fit millions of different ears. Mission accomplished and you can now see EarPods all over the world in adults, children, seniors, men and women. Deprived of earbuds, these headphones are comfortable and a versatile solution for any Apple technology. So why look for some new form if there is already a tried and tested solution? The layman does not understand what a horror it is, the search optimal shape headphone, for the design team. Hence, a lot of the same questions on the net. The familiar, proven form factor justifies itself, AirPods fit perfectly, they can be worn for hours without discomfort in any conditions, the only drawback is that in public transport people nearby can hear your music (if you turn it up). Passive noise isolation is not AirPods' strong point.

The second question is, why do the headphones look so funny and do they retain their "legs"? Apple killed two birds with one stone. Firstly, it was great to show that these are regular EarPods, only without a cable. Secondly, in the "legs" there are microphones directed downward, which made it possible to preserve the speech quality, which is usual for EarPods - in short, the interlocutors are very satisfied, it is audible remarkably. Thirdly, I don't know what's funny about AirPods. They do not stick out of the ears to the side, it is easy to remove or insert them by the "leg" - in contrast to models of a different design, where you do not know how to pick up a miniature cup.

The third question is, what if I lose the earpiece? Buying a new headset? it interest Ask, and you can set it in relation to any technique. What happens if I lose my iPhone? Is it Apple's fault? What if I lose my MacBook? iPad? In other words, when was the problem of the company the absent-mindedness of users? It is clear that here we are talking about small headphones, but from the first days you get used to keeping the charging case in your pocket and putting the AirPods there, and not just throwing it into your pocket. It is gratifying that especially for the forgetful, the company has provided an opportunity to buy a lost earpiece or case separately, you can do this in the service, one earphone will cost about half of the entire set (divide 12,990 rubles into two parts). Someone will call it redneck or something else, but AirPods are still a curiosity, and a curiosity that has proved to be in great demand. You can add to cart on the official website, but you have to wait six weeks. That is, somewhere in February it will be possible to get the device. Therefore, while this is so, in the future Apple may revise the rules and either sell accessories for AirPods cheaper, or give out to users for free during the warranty period (although this is unlikely).

Last question What devices does AirPods work with? Naturally with all Apple devices, but I tried to connect the headset to my smartphone on Android base, Sony Xperia XZ. Everything worked out, the sound quality, speech transmission was very pleased. Using the button on the right earphone, you can start music with two clicks, answer a call. In general, even with Android, the headset can be used. But, of course, first of all it is addressed to the owners of Apple devices.

Now let's move on to the design and other features.

Design, construction

The earbuds come in a small box with a charging case with AirPods and a Lightning cable inside. I am very pleased with the presence of Lightning on the charging module, you can connect it in the car, at work, and at home, use it with external battery... So far, you can only recharge the headphones using the module, perhaps additional accessories will appear in the future.

The first connection to a smartphone is very simple: open the module cover - on iPhone screen a menu immediately pops up, where it is proposed to connect an accessory. Subsequently, using the cover, you can check the remaining operating time of each earphone and module, all this information is displayed on the smartphone screen. Made as simple and elegant as possible. There is a button on the charging dock, you can use it to put the AirPods into pairing mode, I used a gadget with an Apple TV, MacBook Pro, the ease of connection is captivating. For example, if you open the lid, the headset immediately appears in the laptop's Bluetooth menu.

There are a few tweaks to make using the charging module more convenient. The cup compartments are magnetized, and the headphones literally fly in there, sit in place properly. The lid is also on a magnet, or is it a mechanism so cleverly made. To lift, you need a little effort, the lid clicks itself. The design of the Lightning connector is such that you can use any cable or proprietary docking station, this is quite logical. The indicator light in the module helps you understand what is happening with the headphones, what is the status. What is missing here are clips to carry the module with keys like a key chain. Well, or attach to a bag, jeans.

The design of the AirPods themselves is interesting. At the bottom there are microphones covered with metal nets, let me remind you that there are two microphones directed downward. You can assign one of them as the "main" one or entrust the choice of the main microphone to the system, for now I have settled on automatic selection. The Bluetooth menu provides several special features for AirPods, such as changing the name, choosing an action to double-tap the sensor on the right - start / pause a track, call Siri, turn off.

The shiny area next to the mesh covering the microphones is the contact for the charging module, charging occurs when the contact touches a pair of contacts inside the case. The ear cups also have infrared sensors that help the AirPods know what's in the ears. When both earbuds are in place, a beep sounds to confirm the start of operation. By pulling out one or the other earbuds, you can quickly stop playback, while the device's behavior for such cases is not yet regulated in the menu, but in the future the list of settings will certainly be expanded. By the way, the motion accelerometer, as it is called in the commercial, reacts to touching the right earpiece. In addition, there is an additional voice accelerometer on the cup that recognizes vibration, a sound source, they work in tandem with a microphone. Extraneous noise is filtered out, and you get what you get - good speech quality, natural, as if you are talking to using iPhone... The technology is interesting and the implementation deserves a lot of praise.

A little about management. During an incoming call, to answer the call, you need to knock twice on the sensor; to hang up, you also need to knock. Tapping you can call Siri, and AirPods will surely become a kind of driver for more active use of the voice assistant. The program recognizes commands well and quickly, allows you to start music, adjust the volume, select tracks without taking your phone out of your pocket, and call people. I checked it while walking, at home, in the car. For AirPods car too good headset... After all, there is practically no passive noise isolation, so the headset seems to be not in the ears. Talking on the phone, you don't feel disconnected from reality. Now, if you start the music, then yes, you get into a trap. But we'll talk about this later.

I would like to remind you that an Apple processor called W1 is used here, it is he who must be thanked for the sound processing, the possibilities in terms of voice transmission, the operating time and other features of the device.

Note that there are no problems with the iPhone 7 Plus - Apple Watch series 2 - AirPods are not noticed, you can control playback from the watch, the operating time of all accessories is displayed.

Roughness

We must pay tribute to the Apple engineers - it is clear that the launch times were extended for a reason, the team must have faced a bunch of various problems, both hardware and software. If there are no complaints about the hardware, then questions arise regarding the software, but here it should be borne in mind that most AirPods users will not collide with them. I will list the observed roughness:

• After connecting to an Android smartphone, the charging level of the headphones was incorrectly displayed on the iPhone screen, one was allegedly discharged, the second was fully charged, after disconnecting from the Sony Xperia XZ, the normal display returned.
• When used with different devices Apple and the subsequent transition to use with the iPhone, the small headset indicator in the smartphone notification bar may disappear.
• When connected to an iPhone, all sounds from the device are duplicated into the headphones, for example, when typing SMS, these are rather sharp "poke-poke-poke", until the device has learned to slightly soften, muffle the signals. Of course, here you can just turn down the volume - but for me this level is comfortable during a conversation, listening to music, and I don't want to jerk the buttons back and forth. On the other hand, you quickly get used to it (note, this is natural nit-picking!).
• If you open the case without the headphones inside, the screen does not display information about the charging of the module.
• There is no way to use AirPods with two devices at the same time, you have to choose whether it's an iPhone or it's an Apple TV.

So far, these are all discovered roughness. I believe the AirPods software will be upgradeable in the future.

Working hours

The declared operating time is 5 hours for each earbud, together with the charging module, 24 hours of work are provided, there is fast charging, when after 15 minutes in the case, the earbuds can be used for 3 hours for music playback. Is it a lot or a little? After a few days of use, I can say the operating time is acceptable. It's all about the use cases, it's good to work with AirPods, talk on the phone without interrupting other tasks, but then you break off, and then you can put the AirPods into the case for charging. After working out for an hour or two in the gym, listening to music, you still put the AirPods away for a while, while you shower, get dressed, or go to another place. Having made my eternal three, four or five circles around the Novodevichy Convent, I go to a cafe to check my mail, listen to music, then go to the car, hide my headphones there and connect the module to the charger. On the plane, you can watch a movie or TV series for three hours, then rest for an hour, put the AirPods in a case and connect it to an external battery.

Yes, it’s not ten hours, not a day, as in modern large headphones - but it’s not three hours, as in some other models.

Acceptable. Here's how I can describe AirPods in everyday use.

In addition, fast charging and predictability of the device help. You can really count on up to five hours of use, and that is captivating.

Music

Another question, and what are the speakers in AirPods, like in EarPods? Oh no friends, that's a whole different story. I thought that in terms of sound, everything would be familiar here, but actually not. First of all, I turned on the song Hurt by Johnny Cash, it's very cool to hear every breath of the musician and get goosebumps from the music. Let me remind you that this is AAC 256 kbps from iTunes, not even FLAC. Incredible wireless sound quality.

Then I started experimenting with different music, streaming services, TV shows, movies (also from iTunes). Here are some observations. Firstly, the W1 processor clearly works with sound, adding volume even for songs on SoundCloud. Secondly, there are low frequencies, even if you do not touch the equalizer, the bass is felt. People who are used to Beats won't get bored here. Thirdly, I would also characterize the sound as comfortable, apparently, there is some adjustment depending on the content used. Voices sound good in movies, explosions are effectively reproduced, there is no “flat” sound typical for many Bluetooth headphones. There is also no lack of detail. Huge volume reserve, at maximum it becomes uncomfortable.

To summarize, the sound quality is excellent for small wireless headphones. I am pleased with the ability to quickly switch between different Apple devices, for example, in the evening, quickly connect to Apple TV and watch a movie, switch to MacBook Pro in the afternoon, chat using FaceTime.

The range of AirPods is about five to six meters, then interruptions begin, with normal use there are no communication problems.

conclusions

On the one hand, AirPods have competitors, and some of them, such as Bragi, draw such comparison tables.

If you read the Eldar review on our website, you will understand why these are rather strange tables. That is, what did the company's marketers want to say?

That is, there seems to be a lot of everything, a lot of functions, but it would still work as it should in reality.

If you go in for sports, then pay attention to the Samsung Gear IconX headset, but I think this device is more suitable for owners Samsung smartphones... The Jabra Elite Sport headset comes out on the market at the end of December, addressed to fans of a sports lifestyle and will cost about 20,000 rubles. Note that I have not tested this device yet and I can not say anything about the functionality, features.

In retail, AirPods cost 12,990 rubles, there are no serious complaints about the device. Let's talk about the pros:

• The easiest way to connect to Apple technology.
• Acceptable battery life, fast charging
• Great sound quality.
• Excellent speech quality, natural, this is a huge plus.
• Easy control, work with Siri (for example, the "Pause Music" command stops playing music in any program, not only in the basic player, this is logical and correct).
• Ease of use of headphones, charging module (even a child can figure it out).
• No problems with communication, working during the day, reconnections, etc.
• Although there is no special protection against sweat, but in the gym it can be used - the headphones do not have a cable, they do not cling to anything, it is comfortable to wear for a long time. About "buy or not for sports?" I advise you to make a decision for yourself based on the individual characteristics of the organism.

The device has no serious drawbacks, you can read about the roughness above.

Of course, for some there is always not enough, and critics will find what they needed to add here - but put yourself in the shoes of an engineer and imagine what a titanic work it was. Take regular EarPods and turn them into wireless ones. Probably, AirPods 2 will have an increase in operating time, add protection from water and sweat, maybe make AirPods Sport with a heart rate sensor, add GPS and additional settings sound, headphone behavior.

But even now AirPods will not disappoint the owner. I repeat, the feeling of some kind of magic does not leave when you take out the headphones from the case and start listening to music. As they say, respect and respect to everyone involved in the creation of AirPods. Special thanks for the sound and ease of connection, I think millions of people will appreciate both. I highly recommend the gadget to all Apple technology owners. Of course, AirPods won't replace Bose QC or heart rate models, but quality everyday model for different purposes (music, games, films, conversation) they perform well.

Concluding the review, I want to note the following. As part of the puzzle, AirPods have taken their rightful place in the bundle of Apple devices, together with a smartphone, watch and laptop, headphones allow you to fully focus on work, not miss calls and notifications, and they fit into this picture very naturally. The good old EarPods, only now completely wireless, just as comfortable - and noticeable from afar. Is this good or bad, but a person with AirPods attracts eyes, they ask: “Oh, are these the same headphones? And how are they in business? Are you good? "

P.S. Several amendments to the text. After connecting to the iPhone, the headphones will recognize your iCloud account, respectively, they become familiar to all your devices registered in the cloud. Therefore, connecting to an iPad, MacBook Pro, Apple TV does not require additional manipulations, you just need to select a gadget in the audio device menu. A sensor for touch control is located on each cup, that is, the headphones are symmetrical, you can control playback, Siri, calls can be made from any “ear”. You can also listen to music through one earphone, let's say you pulled out one cup and the music paused, just press Play on the iPhone to continue playing. Probably, during the operation, some more points will become clear, we will add to the review.

1. AirPods Pro are sweat and water resistant for non-water sports and exercise. AirPods Pro were tested under controlled laboratory conditions, and have a rating of IPX4 under IEC standard 60529. Sweat and water resistance are not permanent conditions and resistance might decrease as a result of normal wear. Do not attempt to charge wet AirPods Pro; refer to for cleaning and drying instructions. The charging case is not sweat or water resistant.
2. Testing conducted by Apple in October 2019 using preproduction AirPods Pro with Wireless Charging Case and software paired with iPhone 11 Pro Max units and prerelease software. The playlist consisted of 358 unique audio tracks purchased from the iTunes Store (256-Kbps AAC encoding). Volume was set to 50% and Active Noise Cancellation was enabled. With Active Noise Cancellation and Transparency turned off, listening time was up to 5 hours. Testing consisted of full AirPods Pro battery discharge while playing audio until the first AirPod Pro stopped playback. Battery life depends on device settings, environment, usage, and many other factors.
3. Testing conducted by Apple in February 2019 using preproduction AirPods (2nd generation), Charging Case, and Wireless Charging Case units and software paired with iPhone XS Max units and prerelease software. The playlist consisted of 358 unique audio tracks purchased from the iTunes Store (256-Kbps AAC encoding). Volume was set to 50%. Testing consisted of full AirPods battery discharge while playing audio until the first AirPod stopped playback. Battery life depends on device settings, environment, usage, and many other factors.
4. Testing conducted by Apple in October 2019 using preproduction AirPods Pro with Wireless Charging Case and software paired with iPhone 11 Pro Max units and prerelease software. The playlist consisted of 358 unique audio tracks purchased from the iTunes Store (256-Kbps AAC encoding). Volume was set to 50% and Active Noise Cancellation was enabled. Testing consisted of full AirPods Pro battery discharge while playing audio until the first AirPod Pro stopped playback. The drained AirPods Pro were charged to 100 percent, then audio playback was resumed until the first AirPod Pro stopped playback. This cycle was repeated until both the AirPods Pro and charging case were fully discharged. Battery life depends on device settings, environment, usage, and many other factors.
5. Testing conducted by Apple in February 2019 using preproduction AirPods (2nd generation), Charging Case, and Wireless Charging Case units and software paired with iPhone Xs Max units and prerelease software. The playlist consisted of 358 unique audio tracks purchased from the iTunes Store (256-Kbps AAC encoding). Volume was set to 50%. Testing consisted of full AirPods battery discharge while playing audio until the first AirPod stopped playback. The drained AirPods were charged to 100 percent, then audio playback was resumed until the first AirPod stopped playback. This cycle was repeated until both the AirPods and charging case were fully discharged. Battery life depends on device settings, environment, usage, and many other factors.

In addition to the fact that the day before yesterday, September 7, at its traditional annual presentation, Apple introduced the second generation of the watch, the new generation of wireless AirPods were shown. Apple's small Bluetooth headphones contain the latest developments from the company.

The Apple company is committed to getting rid of wires completely in its products. So what's so unique about these $ 159 wireless earbuds?

5. New processor W1

Most of the processes in this device are handled by Apple's newly developed W1 chip. According to the statements, it will allow the headphones to expand the range of Bluetooth-waves, making the connection better than other devices, while also improving the power-saving technology. The new processor will also provide the buyer with more good quality sound.

Trailer of Apple's new AirPods:

4. Many different sensors

Bluetooth-headphones AirPods will come to the buyer "packed" with all sorts of sensors. This is to conserve battery power. For example, using these sensors, the device can determine what their owner is currently doing: listening to music or talking.

Through the use of optical sensors and a special accelerometer that detects the movement of the headphones, EarPods can arbitrarily turn off playing music if you are not using them in this moment... They are also able to detect if one of the two headphones is not in use and redirect the volume and microphone operation. A voice accelerometer and a microphone built into each earphone will help determine when a conversation is taking place in mobile mode and drown out extraneous noises using special system noise reduction.

3. Easy call to Siri

Apple's wireless AirPods make it easy to communicate with your Siri voice assistant. In order to call the virtual assistant, you need to “tap” the headphone twice and Siri will appear on the Apple device to which the headset is connected. At the same time, you can communicate with the assistant through headphones, without touching the mobile device, and give him commands: call someone, turn on a track or find out the weather.

2. Fast charging

AirPods, by themselves, do not have a long battery life. This is about 5 hours of simple listening to music, or 2 hours of talk time. This is very small, especially if you have to make a lot of calls. Fortunately, Apple has come up with a way out. The set, in which new headphones are supplied upon sale, comes with a special case that acts as wireless charging for headphones. According to the statements, this case will be able to charge AirPods more than five times in a row. That is, you can use an Apple headset all day long without using an outlet.

However, we are already accustomed to the fact that any lithium ion batteries do not charge as fast as we would like. And given the fact that AirPods will drain quickly, Apple engineers have provided the device with fast charging technology. The earbuds can be fully charged in just 15 minutes from a special case, and then continue listening to music for the next 5 hours.

Well, in order to find out the battery charge level, you can simply, without taking out your phone, ask Siri about it: “Siri, what about the battery of my AirPods?”

1. Connect to any Apple device

The new AirPods are able to connect not only to the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus, which no longer have a 3.5mm jack, but also to any other Apple devices: Macbook, iPad, older iPhone versions... If you once connected wireless AirPods via Bluetooth to your iPhone, then iCloud synchronization will occur between all your devices connected to one account iTunes. And then when playing music on one of them, you can select AirPods and listen to tracks through them.

The date of the start of sales of the new AirPods in Russia is still unknown. Let me remind you that the American cost of the headphones is $ 159 (~ 10,300 rubles).

What do you think of the new AirPods, are you going to buy them?

Has generated more controversy and curiosity than any other recent move by the company. In part, this decision is due to Apple's intention to "stimulate" the transition to the use of wireless headphones. Below we will tell you in questions and answers what the new Apple wireless headphones are and how they work.

What are AirPods?

AirPods are Apple's wireless earbuds released in September 2016.

How much do AirPods cost?

The retail price of the headphones ranges from 13,000 to 16,000 rubles.

Where can i buy AirPods?

The headphones are available from Apple retail stores and third-party retailers such as or.

AirPods Come Free With New iPhones?

Unfortunately no. IPhone XS and XS Max come with wired EarPods that connect to your device via the Lightning port.

The latest iPhones lack an audio jack. Does this mean I have to use AirPods?

No. iPhone is compatible with Lightning-enabled wired headphones or any other Bluetooth headphone. You can also use an adapter that works with regular headphones.

AirPods work over bluetooth?

Yes. AirPods use Bluetooth to connect to iPhone.

What is the special chip in the AirPods?

AirPods are powered by Apple's W1 processor, which powers the headphones. The chip makes it easier to pair AirPods with an iPhone - just open the case next to your smartphone and the device will display the iPhone sync window.

W1 also provides wireless connection, helps to save battery power, and, together with the motion accelerometer and optical sensors, automatically adjusts playback and turns on the microphone so that the owner of the accessory can use one or two headphones. Thanks to this, AirPods turn on sound as soon as the user puts them on.

Is the W1 processor exclusive to AirPods only?

No. This chip is implemented in some other models of Apple headphones, for example, Beats.

How many sensors are there in AirPods?

Each AirPods has an infrared sensor that detects when the device is in your ears. In addition, there is an accelerometer that detects taps on AirPods (more on that below).

Can I only use one earphone?

Yes. Each earphone is separately synchronized with the iPhone, so if you wish, you can use only one of the pair, and the W1 chip will tell the iPhone which one is working.

How do I charge AirPods?

The headset comes complete with a charging case, at the bottom of which there is a Lightning port for charging it. In addition, the branded case has its own battery. If you forgot to charge the headphones before leaving, just put them in the case for 15 minutes and the charge will last for three hours autonomous work.

What is the battery life of AirPods?

According to Apple, AirPods allow you to listen to music for 5 hours on a single charge. When using the charging case, the earbuds can work for up to 24 hours.

Can I use AirPods with a Mac or Apple Watch?

Yes. In fact, when you sync AirPods to your iPhone, the headphones will automatically pair with your Mac and Apple Watch, provided they have macOS Sierra (or newer) and watchOS 3 (or newer) installed, respectively.

Which iPhones are AirPods compatible with?

The headset will work on any iPhone with iOS control 10 or newer software.

Can I connect AirPods to third-party devices?

Yes. AirPods can connect to any standard Bluetooth audio player or Android device. Synchronization with the device is carried out using a button on the charging case.

What happens if one of the earbuds is lost?

Unfortunately, due to the miniature size of the headset, the earbuds are easy to lose. Apple has provided the option to replace one of the AirPods for a fee ($ 69).

AirPods have quality sound?

The sound quality in AirPods is almost identical to the wired EarPods that ship with the iPhone.

Are the AirPods waterproof?

No. However, the headphones can be used safely in the rain or in the gym, but swimming with them is not recommended.