Apple and other Companies in March 2019 overhauled the AirPods and introduced the first AirPods update with useful new features that make designed earbuds better than ever.
The updated AirPods are equipped with an updated H1 chip,
which replaces the W1 chip and brings connectivity improvements. AirPods
connect more quickly to your devices for an even more hassle-free experience,
and automatic switching between devices while listening to music is now two
times faster. The H1 chip in the second-generation AirPods supports Bluetooth
5.0, which should bring better range.
AirPods delivered a magical wireless experience and have
become one of the most beloved products ever made. They connect easily with all
of your devices, and provide crystal clear sound and intuitive, innovative
control of your music and audio,” said Phil Schiller, Apple’s senior vice
president of Worldwide Marketing. “The world’s best wireless headphones just
got even better with the new AirPods. They are powered by the new
Apple-designed H1 chip which brings an extra hour of talk time, faster
connections, hands-free ‘Hey Siri’ and the convenience of a new wireless
battery case.”
The new AirPods come with either the standard charging case
or the new Wireless Charging Case. Each case holds additional charges for more
than 24 hours of total listening time, ensuring AirPods are charged and ready
to go whenever you are. The Wireless Charging Case is designed to offer the
freedom of wireless charging. An LED light indicator located on the front of
the case conveniently shows the charge status with just a glance. Existing
AirPods customers can purchase the standalone Wireless Charging Case.
When Apple announced wireless
AirPods, it met with mixed reactions. None of the negative reactions
came after actual use; those were mostly knee-jerk reactions to a new product.
There are only a handful of people who have actually tried them on and their
experience has been positive. Since I own the iPhone 7 Plus and the iPad Pro
(along with three Google Nexus devices and Pixel C tablet), I have been
debating whether to buy AirPods or not. Here are some pros and cons that helped
me in my purchase decision. They may help you too.
1-Pairing made easy
If you own Bluetooth headphones you already know how painful
it is to pair and unpair them with different devices. Apple solved that problem
by developing their own W1 chips that seems to be using Bluetooth standards,
but with better connectivity and more power efficiency with any device.
2-Smart enough to work with Android devices
The smartness of AirPods goes beyond just the iCloud
pairing. AirPods are equipped with dual optical sensors, accelerometers, tiny
batteries, W1 chips and a microphone. All of these work together to offer a
great experience. The sensors detect how you are using them. If I want to use AirPods with my device; I
can pair them just like plain old boring Bluetooth headphones.