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first gen products always are constrained

every non-first gen big apple release should never take more than 2 weeks to show up in the store

 

MKBHD said in his review that Apple confirmed to him that AirPods 2 sound exactly the same as the previous gen.

 

Definitely a case where people just want to think that the sound quality is improved because they are updated in other areas. I could definitely see a case where the volume is louder, and maybe that’s where people are thinking they sound better. Who knows. I’ve always thought AirPods sounded great for the size and being truly wireless anyhow. I’m not very picky when it comes to audio quality.

 

The sound quality is the same but having hey Siri is a game changer for me

 

So one thing I haven’t seen, but would turning the “Hey Siri” functionality increase listening time? I’m curious as to why talk time would increase, but not listening time, and the only think I can think of is the “Hey Siri” function sipping some battery while it’s waiting for the trigger command.

 

Loving the AirPods 2, I’m actually impressed with the sound quality although I find the fit is a bit... weird. At times they feel as though they’re about to fall out unless I push them in quite a bit.

 

no, the giant plot twist is that the sound quality is improved, but it's via the firmware so it trickled down to the old AirPods.

Pretty big difference. I guess if people are going from the old AirPods with the old Firmware to the new ones they wouldn't be amiss to think they sound better haha

 

did airpods 1’s price get lower? been meaning to buy one (not in a hurry) but I’m trying to figure out if there’s a good window to get it

 

they're no longer officially on sale but keep an eye out for clearance sales or just get them used.

 

A question about the apple card, are those A.P.R. rates considered good in the US?

 

They are in-line with the typical credit card.

 

I definitely think the volume is louder on the original AirPods with the 6.3.2 firmware update.

 

That's good news!

 

No, nothing special that you couldn't get anywhere else.

 

AirPods had 60% of true wireless in-ear headphones market in Q4 despite ‘dent’ in sales

Pretty wild when you consider how many companies have entered this market over the last two or so years.

 

My money is on him knowing something that we don't.

 

AiriPods

The Apple Watch is now bigger than the iPod ever was. As the most popular watch of all time, it’s clear that the watch is a new market success story. However it isn’t a cultural success. It has the ability to signal its presence and to give the wearer a degree of individuality through material and band choice but it is too discreet. It conforms to norms of watch wearing and it is too easy to miss under a sleeve or in a pocket.

 

how about the opposite

Apple cancels AirPower product, citing inability to meet its high standards for hardware

 

I guess it felt more like the kind of thing Apple would cancel on a Friday afternoon.

 

Kind of a bummer that they didn’t just go with standard Qi charging for the Apple Watch now. At least they did with the AirPods.

 

feels like that is something they could allow in a future software update

 

This seems like a good AirPower alternative.

SliceCharge 2 Wireless Charging Mat (with 30W USB-C Power Adapter)

 

I'm into this one as well

Base Station

 

Also I bought a cheap RAVPower Qi base for my AirPods




Qi Wireless Charging Pad RAVPower Qi Certified Ultra-Safe Wireless Charger Compatible iPhone Xs MAX, XS,XR, X 8 Plus 8, Galaxy S9 S8+ S8 & All Qi-Enabled Devices (AC Adapter Not Included) (White)