Airpods

AirPods are wireless Bluetooth earphones launched by Apple Inc. The following will be introduced from the dimensions of their development history, product characteristics, and differences between different generations of products:
Development course
AirPods first generation: Released on September 7, 2016, using Apple’s own W1 chip, with automatic play/pause music, automatic answer/hang up calls and other functions, the charging box only supports charging through Lightning cable, and was officially removed from the shelves on March 20, 2019.
AirPods Generation 2: Upgraded on the basis of the first generation, the introduction of a new H1 chip, compared to the W1 chip, providing faster connection speed, more stable wireless connection and lower audio latency, sound quality has also been improved. Charging box Optional wireless charging box, support Qi wireless charging.
AirPods third generation: A change in appearance, using a short handle design, closer to the appearance of AirPods Pro. Added spatial audio capabilities and support for dynamic head tracking to provide a more immersive audio experience. At the same time, the battery life has also been improved, and the listening time can be up to 6 hours on a single charge.
AirPods Generation 4: AirPods support active noise reduction and do not support active noise reduction. Does not support the active noise reduction version, the sound quality and comfort are further advanced, support personalized spatial audio and dynamic head tracking, equipped with USB-C charging case; Support active noise reduction version, with active noise reduction, adaptive audio and transparent mode and other functions, wireless charging box built-in speaker can be used for search function.
Product characteristics
Convenient function
Smart connection: Support one-click quick pairing with Apple devices, open the charging box close to the device can automatically connect, and can automatically switch between different Apple devices, such as switching from iPhone to iPad or MacBook.
Voice interaction: By double-clicking or long-pressing the headset, you can wake up the Siri voice assistant to play music, query information, set reminders, make calls, etc., without manually operating the device.
Auto play and pause: The built-in optical sensor and accelerometer can detect whether the headphones are worn on the ear, and when the user puts the AirPods in the ear, the music will automatically play; When one of the headphones is removed, the music automatically pauses.
Excellent sound quality
Audio technology: Using advanced audio technology, it can provide clear and full sound quality, whether listening to music, watching movies or making phone calls, it can bring a good hearing experience.
Spatial audio: Since the third generation AirPods support spatial audio function, with dynamic head tracking technology, it can adjust the direction and position of the sound in real time according to the user’s head movement, creating a realistic 3D surround sound effect, as if the sound is coming from different directions, enhancing the immersion of the audio.
endurance
Earphone life: The earphones of all generations of AirPods can meet several hours of continuous use on a single charge, such as the listening time of the third generation of AirPods can reach up to 6 hours on a single charge, and the AirPods Pro 2 can also provide a long listening time on a single charge when the active noise reduction function is turned on.
Charging case battery life: The charging case can provide multiple additional charges for the headset, extending the overall use time. For example, the charging case of the third generation of AirPods is used with headphones, and the total listening time can reach about 30 hours, so that users do not need to charge frequently.