*Some features require iOS 13 or iPadOS and are not supported on Phone 6 Plus, iPhone 6, iPhone 5s, iPod touch (6th generation), iPad Air, iPad mini 3, iPad mini 2 or earlier models .
(1) Testing conducted by Apple in February 2019 using preproduction units of AirPods (2nd generation), Charging Case, and Wireless Charging Case (products tested using pre-release software). The headphones were paired with preproduction iPhone Xs Max units running pre-release software. The playlist contained 358 different audio tracks (in AAC 256 kbps format) purchased from the iTunes Store. The volume level was set to 50%. Testing AirPods included playing audio until one of the headphones was completely discharged. Battery life varies depending on device settings and usage, environmental conditions, and many other factors.
(2) Testing conducted by Apple in February 2019 using preproduction units of AirPods (2nd generation), Charging Case, and Wireless Charging Case (products tested using pre-release software). The headphones were paired with preproduction iPhone Xs Max units running pre-release software. The volume level was set to 50%. Testing involved using AirPods to make a phone call over a cellular network until one of the earbuds was completely drained. Battery life varies depending on device settings and usage, environmental conditions, and many other factors.
(3) Testing conducted by Apple in February 2019 using preproduction units of AirPods (2nd generation), Charging Case, and Wireless Charging Case (devices tested using pre-release software). The headphones were paired with preproduction iPhone Xs Max units running pre-release software. The playlist contained 358 different audio tracks (in AAC 256 kbps format) purchased from the iTunes Store. The volume level was set to 50%. Testing AirPods included playing audio until one of the headphones was completely discharged. After this, the AirPods were fully charged again, and audio playback continued until one of the headphones discharged again. This cycle was repeated until both the AirPods themselves and the charging case were completely discharged. Battery life varies depending on device settings and usage, environmental conditions, and many other factors.
(4) Testing conducted by Apple in February 2019 using preproduction units of AirPods (2nd generation), Charging Case, and Wireless Charging Case (products tested using pre-release software). The headphones were paired with preproduction iPhone Xs Max units running pre-release software. The playlist contained 358 different audio tracks (in AAC 256 kbps format) purchased from the iTunes Store. The volume level was set to 50%. In the 15-minute charge test, completely discharged AirPods were charged for 15 minutes, then audio playback continued until one of the earbuds was completely discharged. Battery life varies depending on device settings and usage, environmental conditions, and many other factors.
(5) Testing conducted by Apple in February 2019 using preproduction units of AirPods (2nd generation), Charging Case, and Wireless Charging Case (products tested using pre-release software). The headphones were paired with preproduction iPhone Xs Max units running pre-release software. The volume level was set to 50%. In the 15-minute charge test, completely discharged AirPods were charged for 15 minutes, then the phone conversation continued until one of the headphones was completely discharged. Battery life varies depending on device settings and usage, environmental conditions, and many other factors.
(6) Requires iCloud account and macOS 10.14.4, iOS 12.2 or watchOS 5.2.
(7) Requires the latest version of iOS.
(8) Testing conducted by Apple in February 2019 using preproduction units of AirPods (2nd generation), Charging Case, and Wireless Charging Case (devices tested using pre-release software). The headphones were paired with preproduction iPhone Xs Max units running pre-release software. The volume level was set to 50%. Testing involved using AirPods to make a phone call over a cellular network until one of the earbuds was completely drained. After this, the AirPods were fully charged again, and the phone conversation continued until one of the headphones discharged again. This cycle was repeated until both the AirPods themselves and the charging case were completely discharged. Battery life varies depending on device settings and usage, environmental conditions, and many other factors.
In Russia they are clearly not keen on the iPhone feature. The smartphone cannot be called an innovation.
Apple's first wireless stereo headset does not come bundled with the iPhone 7, but is sold separately for a hefty price. RUB 12,999 .
The new “apple” product simply made me fall in love with it. A modest presentation, a two-minute video and I already want to buy this accessory. I don’t remember for a long time that a new product from Apple came out so desirable (it was a new device, not an updated one).
More attention should be paid, because the headset has its own 10 advantages.
1. Magic
The device looks impressive, we're just not used to it yet. It feels like the cable from ordinary headphones was simply cut off with scissors.
2. China is on vacation
We've already seen wireless in-ear headphones on AliExpress, but they looked simple, tasteless, and Chinese.
All attempts by Asian masters to release a gadget before Apple turned out to be failures; anyone who has ever held such things in their hands understands what I mean.
3. Good autonomy
Yes, 5 hours of playback time is not the ultimate dream, but most wireless earbuds last even less.
Apple usually doesn't lie when it talks about the battery life of its devices.
4. Branded case-PowerBank
Fortunately, Apple did not make a simple charging case, but added a small battery to it. Of course, later Chinese craftsmen will release similar cases with a more capacious battery, but for most users the original box will be enough.
The Battery Case should provide 24 hours of operation, which is enough for several days of active use.
5. Fast charging technology
What we can't wait to see in the iPhone is already in Magic Mouse 2, Apple Pencil and AirPods. These gadgets can quickly get a charge that will last for several hours of use.
15 minutes in the charging case and you can listen to music for 3 hours.
6. Optical sensors and accelerometer
Powerful hardware accurately determines the position of the headphones, the headset will know when it is in the user's ear and when it is not. In conjunction with iOS 10, a smart pause will be implemented when removing headphones from your ears. It’s not for nothing that so many electronics were placed there.
7. You can use just one earphone
AirPods are suitable not only for listening to music, but also as a wireless headset. The same sensors inside will recognize which earphone is in your ear and turn on only that one. Both “ears” are the same and have a built-in microphone.
So, when used as a headset for calls, the battery life doubles.
8. Instant connection
To connect AirPods, you do not need to go into the settings of your iPhone or iPad and perform the pairing procedure. The gadget will automatically connect after it is taken out of the case. When the headphones are hidden, they will be disabled.
9. Quickly change devices
AirPods will be able to work with any gadget that is connected to your iCloud. Apple Watch, iPhone, iPad and Mac will easily output audio to headphones. In this case, no action is required with the latter; we simply switch to the appropriate output device from the desired device and listen.
You just have to update your devices to macOS Sierra, iOS 10 and watchOS 3.
10. Compatibility
Even during the presentation, the opinion crept in that AirPods would only work with the iPhone 7. Fortunately, Apple did not limit the range of gadgets. Now the compatibility list looks very decent.
As a bonus, a Lightning cable was included in the package. There are not many of these on the farm. 
Not everything is so smooth with the new headphones; they also have a number of disadvantages that you should think about before buying AirPods.
1. Compatibility
Owners of older iPhone models will be forced to upgrade to iOS 10 in order to use all the features of the new headset. It is possible that the accessory will refuse to connect at all when seeing previous versions of the mobile operating system.
We all know very well how old Apple smartphones behave on new firmware versions.
2. No playback control
3. Mediocre sound
For a device costing 2,000 rubles, this figure is perceived as normal, but an accessory costing 13,000 rubles should be capable of more.
4. Ease of use
Regular wired headphones sometimes fall out of the ear when used actively. The wire prevents the accessory from getting lost and flying away. The opposite will happen with wireless AirPods.
Imagine what awaits the owner of the accessory during rush hour on the subway. The slightest push or touch from passers-by and the earpiece disappears under the feet of the rushing crowd. Thousands of AirPods are doomed to be lost or trampled.
5. Price
Not the most affordable price tag will scare off many potential AirPods users. Of course, you have to pay for innovation, but the device that was presented as an advantage of the iPhone 7 is not what you get when you buy the iPhone 7. 
Despite all the advantages and disadvantages, I still want this accessory. Your opinion is also interesting, help me make a choice.
At the beginning of 2019, updated Apple AirPods 2 will be released. They will receive support for wireless charging. And in 2020, Apple will introduce a completely new design to the AirPods 3 line.
Reports from analyst Ming-Chi Kuo suggested that AirPods 2 will be released before the end of 2018. So far this has not happened for various reasons. But Kuo managed to find out some details, which he reported in a new report.
According to new data, Apple will release the second version of AirPods 2 in the first quarter of next year. Significant changes should not be expected. According to the analyst, this version will support . But the “completely new design” will appear on wireless headphones only in 2020.
As we already reported, the release of the second generation was expected in September. This seemed logical, in light of the release of three iPhone models, XS, XS Max and XR. Later, the presentation was expected to be seen in October, but also without changes. According to Kuo, AirPods are the most popular headphones in the world. In addition, it is the best-selling accessory in the Apple line. Therefore, there are more and more opportunities for sales growth every year.
At the beginning of next year, we will receive a small update for the AirPods 2 headphones. In this version, we will only receive support for wireless charging technology. External changes, according to the analyst, should not be expected.
But by 2020, the company is preparing dramatic changes. AirPods series 3 will likely receive a new shape design. They will be equipped with an advanced W-series chip and Bluetooth v5.0. Kuo believes the case will feature a new "rigid flex circuit board" component. This will make it more expensive to produce, but will improve some. Perhaps the new case will be released as a separate accessory.
AirPods with wireless charging
The mention of adding wireless charging raises the possibility that Apple will soon launch AirPower wireless charging. Since the presentation of AirPower in 2017, it still has not been released for sale.
Kuo's forecasts are considered quite realistic. But we will only find out official confirmation from Apple during the presentation. It is unclear what the new generation of AirPods will be called.
Maybe Apple will make a letter name for the headphones, as they did for the iPhone “Ten S” or “Ten XR”. And perhaps he will leave the regular one - digital. Previously, rumors spoke of a possible name - AirPods S.
The exact release date of AirPods 2 is not yet known. We expect big data to emerge in the near future. What definitely awaits us this month is the release of a version update.
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Design and usability
7.1
Specifications
8.4
Price
4.6
AirPods 2 are Apple's updated headphones from the AirPods series. Despite the stagnation of design, the internal characteristics of the headphones have undergone significant changes.
pros
- Ease of use
- Operating time
- Siri voice input support
- Size
- Waterproof
Minuses
- Extremely high price
- Possibility of losing the earphone
Along with the new iPhone, on September 7, 2016, Apple launched AirPods wireless headphones with Bluetooth support. After its release, the new product created a lot of buzz.
“Excellent sound quality, excellent start/stop function, unexpectedly precise control of the Siri assistant, impressive voice transmission during calls,” critics described the headphones with these words.
And now, more than a year has passed, and we are looking forward to what the continuation will be like. In this article, we will try to review the reliable information, as well as rumors and gossip regarding AirPods 2 - release date, specifications, price and new features.
The first generation of AirPods appeared in September 2016. Many Apple fans were expecting a new version of the headphones to be released next fall.
However, the idea that the company annually updates its product line turned out to be a myth: this is only fully true for the iPhone, but the company's other products do not have such stability.
However, almost a year and a half has passed since the release of AirPods, and Apple's intentions to release AirPods 2 are becoming increasingly clear. Bloomberg columnist Mark Gurman, citing “sources familiar with the situation,” claims that we should expect the release of a new product (already receiving the internal index B288) in 2018. He also states that the third generation of AirPods will be released in 2019, so perhaps updates will become regular.
Regarding the timing of the release of new headphones from Apple, there are two obvious dates.
In March 2015 and 2016, Apple held special media events to highlight the launch of the Apple Watch and iPhone SE. Last spring there were no events, and small premieres were announced exclusively through press releases. Perhaps we should expect a presentation of the new AirPods 2 in the spring, but the likelihood of such an outcome is extremely low. Devoting a whole day to presenting one accessory is at least expensive, which is why the likelihood of this happening is extremely low. 
If this does not happen in the spring, then the release of AirPods 2 should be announced as part of the Worldwide Developers Conference on Apple platforms (), which will take place in June 2018.
Apple AirPods 2 price in Russia
While AirPods currently cost £159/$159, we'd expect the AirPods 2, with its not-too-radical improvements, to be priced at a slightly steeper price of £199/$199.
However, the third generation model could become significantly more expensive if it receives a new design and water resistance.
Design
It is difficult to say whether this is good or bad, but the design should not undergo any changes. The same goes for the weight of the device.
New features
New features are the key factor that separates minor updates from true blockbusters. Will Apple's new flagship be able to amaze us?
Hey Siri!
It is expected that the new version of the headphones will make it possible to access Siri hands-free. Now, in order to call a personal electronic assistant, you need to press a button.
Of course, this is a small problem, but for iPhone users who are accustomed to the phrase “Hey Siri!”, it would be more convenient to have the same functionality on AirPods. After all, such a function was implemented on the recently released . Why not?
Wireless charging now in the new Apple headphones!
Don't forget that one of the features will definitely be implemented in AirPods 2 - a special version of the battery with support for wireless charging, which will be compatible with the new AirPower wireless charging device.
However, AirPod users already know that the headphones come with an exemplary high-capacity battery.
AirPods weren't the world's first wireless headphones, but they were successful, so it's no surprise that Apple is looking to improve them.
Waterproof
According to rumors, the third generation of AirPods will be waterproof. Implementing something like this with AirPods 2 will be problematic because of their price. It's unlikely you'll be able to swim with your new headphones on (they should float to the surface, right?), but at least the rain won't catch you by surprise.
Specifications
Little is known about the technical characteristics of AirPods 2. However, Bloomberg suggests that the headphones will be equipped with an advanced wireless chip - likely W2, which is already used in the Apple Watch Series 3.
If true, that would be an improvement: Apple says the W2 offers 85% faster Wi-Fi and 50% better Wi-Fi and Bluetooth usage than the W1 used in first-generation AirPods.
Are the new AirPods 2 worth buying?
Tell me honestly? At the moment no. The new AirPods 2 are quite expensive, and the competitive market will not allow the price to be justified. They do not bring anything innovative and purchasing such a product only makes sense if you are a collector and want to own all Apple products.
I’m deliberately not writing about AirPods in hot pursuit... If I wrote immediately after the conference, then most likely I would only mock them. Now the first impressions have subsided and I’m ready to present to readers everything that is known about Apple’s new wireless headphones. And even more…
AirPods equipment
- The headphones themselves, consisting of two elements
- Charging case
- Lightning to USB cable
Cost: 159 dollars in the USA, 12,990 rubles in Russia.
Headphone compatibility
Attention! AirPods will work with devices running iOS 10 and Watch OS 3. This is clear from the models that AirPods support.
In flight iPad Mini 1, iPad 1,2,3,4, iPhone 4S and iPod Touch 5Gen.
Interestingly, the 4th generation iPad supports iOS 10 but does not support AirPods. Doesn't work...
AirPods will also be compatible with computers running Mac OS Sierra.
AirPods headphones will be compatible with devices from other manufacturers, but will lose all their useful functionality.
How AirPods work
AirPods use the W1 processor, specially designed by Apple, as well as optical sensors and an accelerometer, which work together to help the headphones recognize when you are wearing them.
Depending on whether you're using one or two headphones, the W1's processor automatically distributes audio and turns on the microphone accordingly. And when you're on a call or with Siri, an additional accelerometer and variable-pattern microphones cancel out outside noise so you can focus on the sound of your voice.
The presence of a processor in headphones is surprising in itself... It's strange that Apple didn't name them Smart AirPods.
Headphone operating time:
- 5 hours without recharging
- 3 hours after quick charging in case (15 minutes)
- 24 hours if periodically charged from the case
That is, the case gives approximately 4-5 charging cycles. To check the battery charge, you will need to hold the headphones near your iPhone or ask Siri.
AirPods let you activate Siri without taking your phone out of your pocket. You need to double-tap the earphone and you can give commands.
If you lost your earphone
The main problem that worries everyone: what happens if you lose one of your AirPods? At $160, this question really matters.
According to rumors, if you lose it, you will need to contact Apple and get another earphone at an additional cost. In this case, it will not be possible to get two headphones at once. Yes, it’s rare when both are lost, but what happens if today you lost one while jogging and went to replace it. And tomorrow I lost another...
In my opinion, Apple doesn’t need to play the fool and simply indicate on the website the price of 1 earphone and the charging case (it can also get lost). Although if, say, the first replacement of the first earphone is cheap, then this is also a normal solution.
Jokes about AirPods
Finally, something tasty: jokes about AirPods.
Guide “How not to lose AirPods”.
Saved $159! Ha ha ha! Co (note) those Apple! 
Someone lost their AirPods:
AirPods Earpick. Clean your ears like a boss!
Coming soon on all pillars of the world:
– New Apple wireless headphones! And they only work for 5 hours?!
- Don't worry, you'll lose them before they sit down.
They also came up with a new accessory – iString. A cord that you use to tie your AirPods to each other.
A poster for the new season of the TV series Lost was also released.
Teaser for the new Apple app:
