AirPods review: One year laterApple cut the cords on EarPods and made them into AirPods. But, a year later, can they still be considered the future of wireless audio?
AirPods are Apple's attempt to bring us a better, brighter wireless future. They look like the ends of Apple's wired EarPods, but with the cord snipped off at the stems. The way they work, though… that's magic.
I've now spent over a year with Apple's $159 AirPods and used them day in, day out, in a variety of situations and circumstances. And here's my updated review...
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AirPods In-Brief
For people who want:
EarPods-style look and fit
Noise-canceling mics
Powerful voice control
Long battery life
Cutting-edge wireless technology
Not for people who want:
On- or over-ear headphones
Noise-canceling speakers
Physical controls
Wired option for when batteries die
Low, low pricing
If you want instant access to a wide array of physical controls for, or noise-canceling headphones for study or long flights, AirPods aren't f...
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AirPods review: One year later