Apple AirPods

MORE MATERIALS ON THE NEW VERSION OF THE SITE. Now it is convenient to read from mobile phones! Apple's original AirPods are the most popular wireless earbuds in the world and come under the True Wireless category. It is also a rare accessory that can be used not only with iPhones, but also with Android smartphones. The first generation has become a bestseller, by the second generation, the headphones have received many competitors who eat off their share, but even their cumulative sales cannot come close to AirPods. Recognizable design, white plastic - these headphones have become a sign of our time, a demonstration of a certain status. In all senses, Apple headphones are a social phenomenon, especially since their sound quality does not stand up to any comparison with most competitors, they are noticeably worse. Something similar happened with the EarPods wired headphones, they were uncomfortable, sounded bad, but Apple AirPods  they were willingly bought and demonstrated by people who did not have an iPhone. It was ostentatious consumption, a kind of cargo cult, when success was demonstrated by the presence of an “expensive” accessory, which made it possible to guess that a person also had some kind of iPhone. History knows many examples when a super popular product quickly conquered an audience, but just as quickly lost its attractiveness, as it became too widespread. This has already begun to happen with AirPods, headphone sales have peaked in the fall of 2019, and Apple's contribution to this is invaluable. Let me remind you that Apple's top management is trying to squeeze the maximum possible out of the market, raising prices for literally all products. And the earbuds are no exception, the release of the updated AirPods with wireless charging is a hidden price hike. Competitors have long had wireless charging in a case; Apple offered such a case for $ 79 plus taxes (or a set with such a case for $ 199). Expensive? Not that word. But outwardly, the AirPods of the second generation are no different from the first, and rightly so. But AirPods set a new price bar - $ 250 plus taxes (in Russia, the official cost is 20,990 rubles). And Apple had to redesign them to be different from the previous version. In short, the stems, the inserts are black - it's easy to recognize the new AirPods Pro and distinguish them from the previous version. And for everyone who considers such headphones not just as an accessory, but as a kind of status thing, the choice becomes obvious - only the Pro version. But the limitation arising from the cost, obviously, not everyone is ready to pay such an amount for headphones. Hence, the drop in sales of the basic version, which has already begun at the end of summer, and now will only intensify. Apple independently reduced unit sales, but in terms of money, sales will grow, and today this is apparently more important for the company. The strategy is not a winning one, as it will bring a lot of problems in the long run. Competition in the TWS headphones market is great, on the other hand, there are practically no models with active noise cancellation, the main offer is from Sony, this company is the leader in ANC technology. Let's take a look at what the AirPods Pro are offering to buyers. A small white box, inside everything is laid out in the style of Apple. The case is wireless, but it has a Lightning connector, you can charge the headphones from the cable. The Lightning to USB Type C cable itself, which is surprising. You will need the charger that came with your iPhone or a modern laptop with this connector. It is impossible to directly charge the headphones in the case from the iPhone, the most expensive smartphone in the world does not have reverse wireless charging, and there is also no way to connect the wire and charge the case from the battery. Inconvenient? Not that word. For example, on the road, I charge my Galaxy Buds from time to time from my smartphone, wireless charging works like a clock. The design of AirPods Pro is easily recognizable and cannot be confused with other headphones. The charging case is quite compact (61x45 mm, weight 46 grams), it is easy to carry it in a jeans pocket (a regular pocket, it will not fit into a lighter pocket). The usual glossy white plastic is used, it will become covered with scratches over time and will age. To my taste, this plastic is not bad, it does not leave dirt until the surface is covered with a large number of scratches. Durability does not ra https://jiji.co.tz/384-airpods/apple