Apple AirPods Latest: Features, Price, and Release Date
Apple AirPods are Apple's wireless earphones that have been in the rumors for some time now, but haven't been released yet. AirPods have been announced during the launching of Apple's new flagship smartphone, the iPhone 7.
Several questions still need to be answered, such as the price of the AirPods, when they will be made available, and what their features are.
Features of the Apple AirPod
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Bluetooth earphones are not new, so what do Apple AirPods have that we haven't seen yet? With the AirPods, Apple has a device that would be compatible with the company's decision to remove the 3.5 mm headphone jack from its latest iPhone.
But since the AirPods are Blue-tooth powered, they aren't limited to iPhone 7 use; they can be also used for other Apple devices such as the Apple Watch, iPad and MacBooks.
The AirPods look like your typical Apple EarPods (without the wires, of course). It does look more premium with more silver hints to the design and a longer tail. The AirPods come with a sleek charger slash carry case.
When you use the AirPods for the first time, it will prompt you to connect with your iPhone. After that, connection between both devices will be automatic.
The AirPods have a couple of sensors for better functionality. These include motion accelerometers, optical sensors, and built-in microphones. When you're not wearing the AirPods, music will stop, but once you put them back on, it will resume playing.
Some patiently-waiting customers are concerned about losing the wireless AirPods, but early reviews have found they fit well. There are simple solutions as well, such as Spigen AirPod Straps worth $9.99.
Price and Release Date
Apple AirPods are said to be worth $159 upon release, which, according to several sources, is on January 2017. Other rumors point to a much earlier, mid-December release date.
Previously, the AirPods were rumored to be released last November, but apparently that didn't happen. Apple didn't make any announcement in relation to the AirPods launch last month, so many are wondering if the wireless earphones will be launched in 2016.
MacRumors reported an email which allegedly shared the response of Apple CEO Tim Cook on inquiries regarding the AirPods release. In this conversation, an Apple customer said "give us a release date. I really bought into the wireless vision you painted. Now I'm stuck waiting for my earpods but can't charge my 7 at the same time which I need to do at work."
Tim Cook responded to that comment with: "Thanks for your note. Sorry for the delay—we are finalizing them and I anticipate we will begin to ship over the next few weeks."
If you're from the United Kingdom, the AirPods cost around £150.'
