{"id":36352,"count":842,"description":"[caption id=\"attachment_900150\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"780\"]\"AirPods<\/a> Apple\u2019s modern wireless earbuds.[\/caption]\r\n\r\nAirPods are Apple\u2019s brand of wireless earbuds. They offer Apple\u2019s trademark simple design, high audio quality and seamless user interface. They integrate with all Apple products, offering features like instant pairing, automatic switching, Find My location tracking and more. You can also treat them like ordinary Bluetooth earbuds for use with a PC or Android device.\r\n\r\nThere are three product lines. The entry-level buds offer the basics, with the option of adding noise cancellation. The Pro models have in-ear rubber tips for a better fit and stronger noise cancellation, and add advanced features like precision finding and hearing aid functionality. AirPods Max are premium over-the-ear headphones.\r\n\r\nTable of Contents:\r\n
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  1. Models<\/a>\r\n
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    1. Original AirPods<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t
    2. AirPods 2<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t
    3. AirPods Pro<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t
    4. AirPods Max<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t
    5. AirPods 3<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t
    6. AirPods Pro 2<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t
    7. AirPods 4<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t
    8. AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t
    9. AirPods Pro 3<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t
    10. AirPods Beats<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t
    11. Features<\/a>\r\n
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      1. Noise canceling<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t
      2. Pairing<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t
      3. Hearing aids<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t
      4. AirPods case<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t
      5. Firmware update<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t
      6. News<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n

        AirPods models<\/h2>\r\n

        Original AirPods<\/h3>\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_532111\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"780\"]\"Apple<\/a> AirPods arrived when the headphone jack left.[\/caption]\r\n\r\nThe first AirPods were announced on September 7, 2016<\/a> alongside the iPhone 7 and 7 Plus<\/a>. Compared to traditional Bluetooth earbuds, Apple\u2019s offered instant device pairing and smart device switching. The flip-open magnetic case makes it easy to charge the buds, and offers a quick way to top up their charge.\r\n\r\nApple introduced the wireless earbuds as the high-end solution after removing the phone\u2019s headphone jack<\/a> \u2014 although the iPhone 7 also came with wired earbuds with a Lightning port in the box for free.\r\n\r\nThey were originally scheduled to release in October 2016, but were delayed to December 13, 2016. The original retail price was $159.\r\n

        AirPods 2<\/h3>\r\nThe second-generation model was announced online on March 20, 2019<\/a>. The new H1 chip and Bluetooth 5 capabilities inside allowed for more advanced features, like \u201cHey Siri,\u201d faster pairing times and longer battery life.\r\n\r\nThey also came with an optional wireless charging case compatible with Qi chargers. The entry-level price was unchanged at $159, but the model with a wireless charging case cost $199. The wireless charging case could also be purchased separately for use with the original models for $79.\r\n

        AirPods Pro<\/h3>\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_833205\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"780\"]\"AirPods<\/a> AirPods Pro are the more advanced models.[\/caption]\r\n\r\nAirPods Pro were introduced on October 28, 2019<\/a>. The buds feature a shorter, wider stem with force-sensitive touch controls. The rubber tips, available in multiple sizes, provide a stronger seal, enabling active noise cancellation. Spatial Audio lets you hear surround sound mixes of your music, using head tracking to make it sound like you\u2019re in the center of a live performance (on supported audio tracks).\r\n\r\nHowever, these premium features come at a higher price of $249.\r\n

        AirPods Max headphones<\/h3>\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_729768\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"780\"]\"AirPods<\/a> The first over-the-ear headphones sold under the Apple brand.[\/caption]\r\n\r\nAirPods Max are Apple\u2019s full-size over-the-ear headphones, announced on December 8, 2020<\/a>. The larger speakers can provide a truly superior sound quality. The Digital Crown at the top allows for easy adjusting of the volume, while the button switches between noise cancellation modes.\r\n\r\nThey were updated with a USB-C port and new colors<\/a> in September 2024. Unfortunately, they were not updated with new features like Adaptive Audio or Conversation Awareness. However, using a wired connection, you can listen to high-quality lossless audio.\r\n\r\nAn all-new, lighter version<\/a> is rumored for 2027. Presumably, these all-new headphones would have updated internals and catch up with smart features available on the other models.\r\n

        AirPods 3<\/h3>\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_757278\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"780\"]\"AirPods<\/a> Featuring a streamlined, rounder design.[\/caption]\r\n\r\nThe third generation of the entry-level buds was announced on October 18, 2021<\/a>. They feature a stouter, rounder design more similar to the pro models. They also support Spatial Audio, although due to the lack of rubber ear tips, lack active noise cancellation. The charging case now supports MagSafe as well as Qi wireless charging.\r\n\r\nThey were sold for $179 new, with the prior model still available for sale at $129.\r\n

        AirPods Pro 2<\/h3>\r\nThe second generation is the current model of Apple\u2019s high-end earbuds, first announced on September 7, 2022<\/a>. The H2 chip inside boosts battery life by 30 percent. It also powers more advanced features (that have been added over time) like Adaptive Audio, Conversation Awareness and more \u2014 with double the sound cancelling capability. The charging case is MagSafe-compatible, and adds a lanyard loop. For Find My compatibility, the case has a built-in U1 chip for precision finding and a speaker of its own. They are currently for sale at $249.\r\n\r\nThey were updated with a USB-C port on September 12, 2023<\/a> to coincide with the iPhone 15.\r\n

        AirPods 4<\/h3>\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_867953\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"780\"]\"AirPods<\/a> AirPods 4 are more advanced, and borrow much from AirPods Pro.[\/caption]\r\n\r\nThe fourth-generation buds replaced both the second- and third-generation models, with two new models. Both come with the H2 chip, which enables Personalized Spatial Audio and higher audio qualities. The new charging case has a USB-C port, the now-standard connector. They are currently for sale at $129.\r\n

        AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation<\/h3>\r\nThe same earbuds also come with Active Noise Cancellation, and all its smart features \u2014 Transparency mode, Adaptive Audio and Conversation Awareness. The tweaked shape of the buds and the advanced H2 chip enable this without having in-ear tips. They replaced the third-generation model in the lineup. They are currently for sale at $179.\r\n

        AirPods Pro 3<\/h3>\r\nThe next update to the high-end earbuds are rumored to be released in 2026<\/a>. The biggest new features they may come with include an IR camera in each bud for in-air hand gestures<\/a> and a body temperature sensor<\/a>.\r\n

        AirPods Beats<\/h3>\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_898617\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"780\"]\"Powerbeats<\/a> The related Powerbeats Pro 2 have ear hooks for a more secure fit.[\/caption]\r\n\r\nBeats, an Apple subsidiary, also produces earbuds using the same technology. However, the Beats products come in different styles and colors.\r\n