AirPods is a line of wireless Apple earbuds that connect to devices using Bluetooth technology. Apple released the first AirPods in December 2016 and have since added new models to the series, including the AirPods Pro and the AirPods Max.
Apple first introduced AirPods in September 2016 alongside the iPhone 7
The first AirPods were released in December 2016
In March 2019, Apple released AirPods second generation with new features such as wireless charging case and 'Hey Siri' support.
AirPods Pro was released in October 2019 with a redesign, active noise cancellation & other features.
In December 2020, Apple launched over-ear AirPods Max with active noise cancellation, spatial audio, and several other features.
Samsung Galaxy Buds are a line of wireless earbuds designed to connect to Galaxy devices with Bluetooth technology. They offer features like noise cancellation, long battery life, and customizable touch controls.
Google Pixel Buds are wireless earbuds designed to connect to Pixel and other Android devices with Bluetooth technology. They offer features like real-time translation and touch controls.
Sony's WF-1000XM4 earbuds are wireless earbuds with noise-cancellation, Ambient Sound mode, and high-quality sound. The earbuds offer a comfortable fit and long battery life.
The original AirPods have a simple design and offer features like easy setup and seamless switching between devices.
AirPods Pro offers a redesigned appearance, noise-cancellation, transparency mode, customizable ear tips, and spatial audio support.
AirPods Max is Apple's first over-ear headphones with active noise cancellation, spatial audio, and several other features.
Yes, AirPods have Bluetooth technology and can connect to Android devices, but some features like automatic device switching and Siri may not work.
The second generation AirPods and AirPods Pro come with a wireless charging case, but the regular AirPods still come with a standard charging case.
AirPods are designed to fit comfortably in your ears, but some people may find them loose or uncomfortable. Apple offers different ear tip sizes for AirPods Pro to find a more customized and secure fit.
The battery life of AirPods depends on the model and usage. The regular AirPods and AirPods Pro provide up to 5 hours of listening time or up to 3 hours of talk time on a single charge. AirPods Max provides up to 20 hours of listening time on a single charge with Active Noise Cancellation or Transparency mode enabled.
If there is a problem with your AirPods, you can take them to an Apple Store or authorized service provider for repair or replacement. The cost of repair or replacement varies depending on the issue with your AirPods and whether or not you have AppleCare+.