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Apple’s future AirPods roadmap just leaked, and big changes are coming
(www.theverge.com)
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Uh, yes it does absolutely mention that.
My issue is that the article doesn’t address that Apple changed the physical design of the AirPods with Gen 3 so it sits in the ear or more accurately falls out of the ear differently. It is a completely different ear design when compared to the Gen 1&2 AirPods or wired EarPods. 2021 Apple AirPods Announcement
I liked the change. The 1’s were always falling out of my ears, the 3’s felt secure. But the pros are better than either for me.
Pros with the Comply foam tips are my current favorites. The 3s were pretty good once I put some grip stickers on them.
If they ditch the silicone tips, how are they expecting to achieve premium fit and noise cancelling? Seems like a bad move IMO.
As an owner of the AirPods 1 and the Pro, I absolutely agree.
Personally even with the changeable tips I’ve had issues with fit and staying in over a short period of time, so this just feels like further backwards in functionality, configurability, and comfort.
All around what-the-fuck-is-this bs
Well, it’s still a rumor at this point, so who knows what’s actually going to happen. If they actually do that, I’m going to stick with my current buds until they die. If buying second hand buds doesn’t work out, I may have to go back to Bose or Sennheiser.