Re: Apples new Airpods,artical

[Kevin Chao]

Given this is a Mac list, the magical-features of AirPods w1-chip
unfortunately don't work...
1. W1 with iOS 10 will remember last device  and auto connect, but
macOS Sierra requires manually re-connecting via Bluetooth menu/prefs;
2. The extended range of 300' is iOS 10-only, as it drops at 30' with
macOS Sierra;
3. Unfortunately, it doesn't support multi-point, so it's not possible to
seemlessly switch between Mac and iOS when using W1-powered AirPods or
Beats.

On Sun, Dec 25, 2016 at 1:57 AM Simon Fogarty  wrote:

> Hi List,
>
>
>
> Thought this might be of interest to some.
>
>
>
>
> http://www.stuff.co.nz/technology/gadgets/87848904/apples-airpods-are-alternately-awesome-and-annoying
> Apple's AirPods are alternately awesome and annoying
>
> Apple is pitching its new AirPod wireless headphones as "effortless" and
> "magical".
>
> For my part, I've found them equal parts impressive and irritating. I
> loved how easy they were to connect to my phone and being wire-free is
> liberating. But I missed having buttons to pause my music or adjust the
> volume. And at times, I found them just plain glitchy.
>
> AirPods, which cost NZ$269, represent Apple's attempt to move the tech
> industry from the old wired headphone jack to a wireless connection. The
> company announced the devices in September at the same time it unveiled the
> iPhone 7, which not so coincidentally lacks a headphone jack.
>
>
>
> One of the best things about the AirPods is the simple fact that they are
> wireless.
>
> It was liberating to use the AirPods - no wires, no fuss. And while I was
> somewhat concerned about losing one of them, they fit snugly in my ears.
>
> *READ MORE:*
>
> * * AirPods go on sale after two-month delay
> 
> * Here's how much it will cost to replace each of your wireless Apple
> headphones
> *
>
> Another great thing about the AirPods is how easy they are to connect to
> your phone and other devices - at least if they are all made by Apple. The
> AirPods, which look like a wire-free version of the EarPod headphones Apple
> has for years shipped with its iPhones, come with a matchbook-sized,
> flip-top charging case.
>
> When you open the top of the case, an image of the AirPods appears in an
> alert on a nearby iPhone. You can connect the headphones to your phone by
> simply tapping on the alert. You don't have to go into your settings. You
> don't go through the typically painful Bluetooth pairing process. Instead,
> it's quick and easy.
>
> Apple earns huge bonus points in my book for creating a new and better way
> to connect than the standard Bluetooth process.
>
> Apple AirPods cost $269 in New Zealand.
>
> But AirPods are clever devices in other ways too. Apple has designed them
> to recognise when they are in your ears, using both optical and
> motion-detecting sensors. Put them in, and they will automatically connect
> to your phone. Take them out, and they'll disconnect. If you are listening
> to music through them, you can pause it by taking an AirPod out of your
> ear. When you put it back in, the music will resume.
>
> The AirPods don't have any physical buttons. But if you do two quick taps
> on them, you can activate Siri, Apple's intelligent assistant, on your
> phone. You can ask Siri to turn up the volume or to place a call. You can
> also answer a call or hang up by double tapping.
>
> In general, these features worked pretty well for me.
>
> One of the best things about the AirPods is the simple fact that they are
> wireless.
>
> One of the big concerns with wireless headphones is how long their
> batteries will last, something you don't have to worry about with wired
> ones, which are typically powered by the headphone port. Apple says the
> AirPods should provide five hours of "listening" time on a single charge. I
> haven't systematically tested that claim, but they seemed to offer fairly
> decent life. I listened to podcasts and music for close to an hour and a
> half and made and received numerous calls over the course of a day all on a
> single charge.
>
> I found the sound on the AirPods to be OK, not noticeably different from
> what I get through my wired EarPods, but not as good as what you might hear
> through high-end headphones.
>
> And the AirPods are definitely better suited for Apple devices than they
> are for non-Apple ones but you can connect them to a Windows computer or
> Android phones via Bluetooth.
>
> So, I'm of a mixed mind about the AirPods. In many ways, they're very cool
> and smart. But they could use a bit more polish.
>
>
>
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Apples new Airpods,artical

[Simon Fogarty]

Hi List,

Thought this might be of interest to some.

http://www.stuff.co.nz/technology/gadgets/87848904/apples-airpods-are-alternately-awesome-and-annoying
Apple's AirPods are alternately awesome and annoying

Apple is pitching its new AirPod wireless headphones as "effortless" and 
"magical".

For my part, I've found them equal parts impressive and irritating. I loved how 
easy they were to connect to my phone and being wire-free is liberating. But I 
missed having buttons to pause my music or adjust the volume. And at times, I 
found them just plain glitchy.

AirPods, which cost NZ$269, represent Apple's attempt to move the tech industry 
from the old wired headphone jack to a wireless connection. The company 
announced the devices in September at the same time it unveiled the iPhone 7, 
which not so coincidentally lacks a headphone jack.



One of the best things about the AirPods is the simple fact that they are 
wireless.

It was liberating to use the AirPods - no wires, no fuss. And while I was 
somewhat concerned about losing one of them, they fit snugly in my ears.

READ MORE:
* AirPods go on sale after two-month 
delay
* Here's how much it will cost to replace each of your wireless Apple 
headphones

Another great thing about the AirPods is how easy they are to connect to your 
phone and other devices - at least if they are all made by Apple. The AirPods, 
which look like a wire-free version of the EarPod headphones Apple has for 
years shipped with its iPhones, come with a matchbook-sized, flip-top charging 
case.

When you open the top of the case, an image of the AirPods appears in an alert 
on a nearby iPhone. You can connect the headphones to your phone by simply 
tapping on the alert. You don't have to go into your settings. You don't go 
through the typically painful Bluetooth pairing process. Instead, it's quick 
and easy.

Apple earns huge bonus points in my book for creating a new and better way to 
connect than the standard Bluetooth process.

Apple AirPods cost $269 in New Zealand.

But AirPods are clever devices in other ways too. Apple has designed them to 
recognise when they are in your ears, using both optical and motion-detecting 
sensors. Put them in, and they will automatically connect to your phone. Take 
them out, and they'll disconnect. If you are listening to music through them, 
you can pause it by taking an AirPod out of your ear. When you put it back in, 
the music will resume.

The AirPods don't have any physical buttons. But if you do two quick taps on 
them, you can activate Siri, Apple's intelligent assistant, on your phone. You 
can ask Siri to turn up the volume or to place a call. You can also answer a 
call or hang up by double tapping.

In general, these features worked pretty well for me.

One of the best things about the AirPods is the simple fact that they are 
wireless.

One of the big concerns with wireless headphones is how long their batteries 
will last, something you don't have to worry about with wired ones, which are 
typically powered by the headphone port. Apple says the AirPods should provide 
five hours of "listening" time on a single charge. I haven't systematically 
tested that claim, but they seemed to offer fairly decent life. I listened to 
podcasts and music for close to an hour and a half and made and received 
numerous calls over the course of a day all on a single charge.

I found the sound on the AirPods to be OK, not noticeably different from what I 
get through my wired EarPods, but not as good as what you might hear through 
high-end headphones.

And the AirPods are definitely better suited for Apple devices than they are 
for non-Apple ones but you can connect them to a Windows computer or Android 
phones via Bluetooth.

So, I'm of a mixed mind about the AirPods. In many ways, they're very cool and 
smart. But they could use a bit more polish.

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