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Re: AirPods Pro (2nd Generation)

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Post by jen729w »

stemlord wrote: post #289
jen729w wrote: post #217

Earlier quoted context omitted.

When you bring an unpaired AirPods case close to a phone, all you need to do is open the lid. A photorealistic visual will appear on screen explaining what to do next. At this point, guided by the visual, you need to push the button on the back. If you can think of a simpler way, I’d give Apple a call.

With an iphone maybe so. But open the lid with the airpods inside. She couldnt figure it out.

Are you saying that she was pairing them with a non-Apple device?

In which case, fair enough perhaps, but it feels a tad unfair to put the burden of universal discovery for all host devices on Apple.

And is it really that un-discoverable? What would you do on any other Bluetooth device? You'd look for a button. What is there on the AirPods case? A button.

I still say: if you have a simpler idea, let's hear it.

Edit: and, I'm sure the AirPods come with a folded slip of paper in the box, as all Apple products do, explaining the very basics of how to get the thing working.

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Post by cromka »

theshrike79 wrote: post #265
ponow wrote: post #190

I'm still not convinced that Bluetooth earbuds are safe, and yes, I'm aware they don't produce ionizing radiation. No one here is concerned about having them in your ear canal for hours every day for years is essentially no worse than wearing a hat that keeps your head equally warm? What is the most convincing, clear evidence of a lack of long term health issues?

The only issue with wearing them long-term is ear wax buildup. That's it. Wearing earplugs is worse, since they form a tighter seal and breath less. People haven't died from wearing those, so earbuds are just fine.

Gluten-free or gluten-full?

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Post by seasox »

cpsns wrote: post #247
crazygringo wrote: post #233

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Millions of tons...? It's orders of magnitude less than that. It's 56.1 grams for both buds and case . For comparison, 2 AA batteries is 46 grams. They're tiny. In terms of e-waste, they're not even a rounding error. In terms of all devices to worry about, they're essentially last on the list. They're roughly the mass of the most popular consumer disposable batteries themselves. (If you want to do the math, they sold…

Millions of tons is hyperbole, but my point remains. As convenient as they are, devices like them aren’t good for the world. They might be a rounding error, but I’m going to call out rampant consumerism and environmental issues where I see them.

I don’t think we should discuss throwing away two AA batteries worth of ewaste every 2 years.

Do you consume meat or dairy?

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Post by postalrat »

hardwaregeek wrote: post #26

It's wild how much money Apple has made from Bluetooth headphones that don't suck. That's literally it. They're portable, pair easily and (somewhat) work with multiple devices. I have top of the line Bose Bluetooth headphones that still, in 2022, have issues with multiple devices. I can't count how many times I've started playing music on my iPhone only to realize that the headphones think my laptop is playing, so th…

Take away the most convenient interface (the 3.5mm mini plug) that works on all devices equally and replace it with something you can do better than anyone else.

Most companies don't have those types of options.

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Post by kimburgess »

tshaddox wrote: post #284
theshrike79 wrote: post #251

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My Airpods Max connect to 5 different devices daily. What kind of switch would you suggest they use?

A 3-bit DIP switch would do the job.

A DIP switch, really? Could you imagine the horrendous usability. Plus all that mechanical movement will surely cause early failure. Much better to just have some solder pads. With the cost and performance of USB/battery irons these days surely most users can keep one handy. This completely solves the challenge of accidental pairing and helps the user ensure each device switch is contemplated and intentional.

Re: AirPods Pro (2nd Generation)

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Post by dobs »

pwpw wrote: post #253

I want to get them but reliability is a big concern. Everyone in my family has had problems with our first gen pros. Mine started developing crackling issues. During the pandemic I remember hearing that it was a known problem and could be fixed at the Apple store, but all of the stores were closed. I put off bringing them in until later. I finally got around to it this past week as the issue has grown a lot worse rec…

It might be worth giving the Apple Store or online support another shot.

I was in basically the exact same position a month ago (pros bought launch week, very out of warranty, known crackling issue) and they replaced the ear pieces (but not the case) without question or hesitation.

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Post by killerdhmo »

askafriend wrote: post #143
inasmuch wrote: post #55

A little off-topic, but … Does anyone else have problems with the current AirPods Pro dramatically prioritizing ambient noise (cars passing on the street, washing of dishes, etc.) over your own voice when on phone calls? This is a major problem with two pairs I've owned and with those owned by my girlfriend, brother, and pretty much everyone else who would humor me and test it out. My girlfriend and I have taken our…

You're not nuts - this has been a huge issue for a long time. It's what makes taking calls outside on a street so frustrating (or even turning on the faucet to wash a mug while on a call). It's weird because this wasn't an issue with the initial versions of AirPods firmware. But somewhere along the line, they tuned the firmware to introduce the issue you're describing.

Check your settings on your call that it is on Voice Isolation; there are three settings IIRC that tell the microphone what to focus on.

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Post by lajosbacs »

xsmasher wrote: post #126
johnwalkr wrote: post #75

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They also don’t do this: “BEEP. CONNECTED. BATTERY LEVEL IS 50%.”

My "sleep headphones" start chanting "battery low" every 20 seconds when the battery drops too low, which inevitably happens after I'm asleep. Who thought that was a good idea?

Airpods have a low battery announcement that will pop your eardrums and it cannot be turned off.

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Post by jononomo »

happyopossum wrote: post #276
jononomo wrote: post #175

Is it possible to preset a max volume on the airpods pro so that I never under any circumstances damage my ears, even if I mistakenly blast the sound of a screeching whistle at full volume?

Yes - Settings / Sounds / Headphone Safety / reduce loud sounds. Note it might be in a different spot on iOS 15, but that’ll get you there on iOS 16

Thanks!
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