Second-generation AirPods Pro use H2 chip, new noise cancelation and spatial audio fe
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The biggest update to me was the capacitive sensor to determine you're sliding you finger. So you can now finally adjust volume from your ear.
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I was sorta hoping the rumors about lossless transmission would come true but I guess you'd probably not be able to hear a difference in a package this small. And most people can't hear a difference with lossless anyway, not matter what the equipment.
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I'm interested to learn why they're doing personalised soundstaging on devices that sit inside the pinae?
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I guess it's useful for creating the illusion that one isn't actually listening on earbuds, presenting the soundstage as if listening "naturally".
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I guess it's useful for creating the illusion that one isn't actually listening on earbuds, presenting the soundstage as if listening "naturally".
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The only feature AirPods need is detection of the fact that you are shouting in public.
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I'm just wondering if these will actually charge both AirPods consistently. That's my biggest gripe with the first gen AirPods Pro. I have two sets and they both fail to charge one side regularly enough to be annoying.
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The important question is, did they add "Help! You put us in the washing machine again!" functionality? The sensors are all there…
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While amusing, not sure what could really be done about it, especially if you have a front-loader.
I forgot and left the keychain door opener in my pocket after mowing the lawn and it was making the garage door go up and down randomly while the wash cycle ran...and I could stop or start the cycle even power cycle the washer but as near as I can tell front-loaders have no way to force-release the lock mid cycle.
I suppose if you're lucky enough to be somewhere that still has a top load washer it would help.
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You can release the lock. Turn it or switch it to the off position, wait up to 10 minutes. Door will unlock
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The ability to charge the case using an Apple Watch charger is a genuinely good feature. Previously you could only use phone-sized wireless chargers. This is way more useful for me since my Apple Watch charger usually sits empty overnight since I wear my watch for sleep tracking.
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Still Lightning instead of USB-C? Boo, hiss.
I got downvoted to hell last time I posted about that, but it's a hill I'm willing to die on, dammit!
Quixotic gripes aside, this looks like a solid upgrade. The "Find My" integration is an excellent addition, and better sound quality and battery life is always welcome.
I've had AirPod Pros since 2019 and they've been pretty great but the left bud has recently started to develop a rattling sound, which is apparently a common issue for the first gen models. Rather than send it in for replacement I think I'll pick these up when available.
I got downvoted to hell last time I posted about that, but it's a hill I'm willing to die on, dammit!
Quixotic gripes aside, this looks like a solid upgrade. The "Find My" integration is an excellent addition, and better sound quality and battery life is always welcome.
I've had AirPod Pros since 2019 and they've been pretty great but the left bud has recently started to develop a rattling sound, which is apparently a common issue for the first gen models. Rather than send it in for replacement I think I'll pick these up when available.
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Would be nice if the phone would alert you ("hey, sure you just want to charge one of them?") and/or if the case had separate charging indicators for case, left, and right airpod.
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Understandably Apple will not do this, but more colors would be really nice and appreciated. Why not black/midnight, Product Red, a blue one and a rose or else. They are iconic white Apple brand-shouters, but damn colors would be nice...
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I think the external arrangement of tissue and hair affects the sounds that enters the pinna. So while the AirPod sits inside, it can model those interactions to make it sound as though you're listening with naked ears.
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Yup - see my edit.
I'm quite sure they'll model the pinnae along with head & shoulders though.
I don't think hair has anything to do with it.
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Airpods Case Covers cost less than $10 on AMZ...
Yes, not a perfect solution, but if you want something that looks different from white...
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Agreed. I'd go for these if they would release another color option, maybe black or gray. I just don't really like the bright white look.
Case covers are not a solution. I don't care about the color of the case, just the parts that go in my ears.
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Does the transparency mode work while on phone calls? because otherwise, it seems to be pretty weird to be wearing AirPods at a concert .
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Oh wow, that really is a solution, if pricey. I'll have to check them out after they get the newest version in.
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Transparency mode works with all audio, including phone calls. At a concert, transparency mode would be great for attenuating the sound when it gets loud enough to damage hearing.
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Kinda missing the ear bud design instead of the in-ear design. No matter the brand, in-ear headphones always feel strange in my ear canal and easily slide out. I know I'm in the minority since I rarely see others noting the same slide out issue.
And yes, I clean my ears regularly thank you.
And yes, I clean my ears regularly thank you.
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Niche question for a niche use case. Can you use one earpod at a time and does this give twice the battery life?
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Same, when my AirPod Pros bite the dust, I plan to downgrade to regular AirPods.
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I find that when my AirPods do this, the issue is that when I inserted the non-charging pod into the case, it did not make good electrical contact and start charging. Either the contacts need to be cleaned, or it was just a bad insertion. I check that when I insert each pod I see the charge light flash indicating that the pod is charging. If I don't get the flash I pull it out and drop it back in and that usually fixes it.
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I just got a Watch this summer for the first time and I use my AirPods with it when I go on bike rides. I really hate trying to adjust the volume with the crown. I wondered why they did not have the sliding gesture to adjust volume. To me it is a no brainer. I guess jamming all the circuitry into such a small space took some time to do.
Since my current AirPods are showing signs of aging batteries, I will be getting these new ones for sure.
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These are a no-brainer buy for me...I've had the first gen Pros since the day they came out.
The only thing I'm not crazy about are the tips...any word on if the tips are the same as the previous gen? More importantly, if aftermarket memory foam tips will still fit these? It took some time to get aftermarket tips, just hoping they'll work right off the bat.
The only thing I'm not crazy about are the tips...any word on if the tips are the same as the previous gen? More importantly, if aftermarket memory foam tips will still fit these? It took some time to get aftermarket tips, just hoping they'll work right off the bat.
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i bought airpods pro when they came out and also a more recent pair. i love them but they give me a gross allergic reaction in my ears. regular airpods don't. i switched to different foam tips and it's better, but i'm still hoping at some point they'll use different materials.
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Yeah, same here, whatever silicone stuff Apple uses for those tips plays hell with my ears. Same thing happened with some Beats I had. The Sony earbuds don’t do this and neither do normal AirPods
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I do this on flights all the time. My Pros don't hold a full charge anymore. So I'll charge one for 20 minutes while listening to the other.
They don't hold a charge very well out of the case because they're always trying to connect to devices, etc. So if you're not bringing the case, I don't know that it will hold double the time. But it doesn't play sound when it doesn't detect an ear if that's what you're asking.
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You can pull my top-loading Kenmore 90 Series out of my cold, agitating hands.
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I know this doesn't address your ear canal discomfort or strange feeling, but to prevent them from falling out, you may want to take a look at Comply foam tips. (complyfoam.com) I have heard great things about them from friends who usually have trouble getting their earbuds to stay put with the included tips. They have tips for a ton of different headphones from numerous manufacturers, including the original iPod headphones and EarPods.
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