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During the October presentation in 2021, Apple finally showed the new AirPods 3 headphones, which have been talked about online since the beginning of the year. In its final version, the model combines all the advantages of the “standard” AirPods and the more advanced Pro version.
By the way, at the beginning of 2021, information appeared on the network that the Cupertino team was actively working on the second generation AirPods Pro.1. In particular, Apple engineers planned to equip branded TWS headphones with body tracking sensors.2. Even after the October presentation, there is no final information about what indicators these sensors read. It is assumed that thanks to the accelerometer and gyroscope, the user can determine the straightness of walking.
This information would make it possible to actively fight Parkinson’s disease and identify its symptoms at an early stage. But Apple did not show the new version of AirPods Pro in the fall of 2021.
Apple AirPods 3 release date in Our Country
The new AirPods 3 headphones went on sale a week after the official presentation on October 26. There were no delays or problems at the start of sales at Apple.
Prices for Apple AirPods 3 in Our Country
New AirPods 3 will cost buyers 16 rubles. At the same time, AirPods 490 and AirPods Pro can be purchased from the official stores of the American company. The price for the first ones is one third less than for the new one3.
Specifications AirPods 3
As mentioned earlier, AirPods 3 became a logical continuation of the series, which received the best qualities of the regular and Pro models.
The fresh design of the earbuds and the charging case immediately catches the eye. Everything is smaller than in AirPods 2 – the body of the headphones is now more compact in height, and the carrying and charging case is closer to the dimensions of the AirPods Pro case. The weight of one earphone is 4,2 g, and the case is 38 g.
From the Pro version, the AirPods 3 headphones received protection from water and sweat – this is true for those who play sports. Of course, you can’t swim in headphones, but they can easily withstand a run in the rain. Protection classification – IPX4.
During the presentation of the AirPods 3, Apple paid great attention to how their new headphones would sound. In particular, already in the “standard” version of wireless headphones, an adaptive equalizer appeared, which adjusts the music depending on the position of the user’s head. Thanks to him, the song will play exactly as the musicians heard it when they were created.
AirPods 3 also has a surround sound function, but it’s more useful for watching videos. The fact is that not all musicians work correctly with the Dolby Atmos algorithm (used in surround sound technology), and therefore the same 360-degree surround sound can not be heard from all artists. However, this function can always be turned off – with it, the headphones will work a little longer.
The H1 chip, left over from the previous AirPods model, is responsible for all the beauty of the sound of the headphones. AirPods 3 uses Apple’s proprietary driver and amplifier.
By default, the new headphones are designed to work with iOS and iPadOS 15, so be sure to update your devices before purchasing.
According to representatives of the company from Cupertino, their AirPods 3 will be able to play music for up to 6 hours in a row (+1 hour of operation when compared with AirPods 2). The compact case can charge the headphones up to 5 times – it turns out that under ideal conditions, the autonomy of the headphones grows up to 30 hours. The headphone case itself can be charged wirelessly using MagSafe technology. It is also possible to charge the case via a regular lightning cable.
The proximity sensor in AirPods 3 has been replaced with a sensor that detects contact with the skin. This step will save the headphones from false inclusions.
But they decided not to add the long-awaited noise reduction and “transparent” mode to the headphones – for such luxury, Apple offers to buy AirPods Pro and AirPods Max. However, the headphones have a minimal system for cutting off excess noise from the wind, each microphone is covered with a special mesh. For simple conversations, this is definitely enough.
AirPods Max
Apple decided not to show an update to the series of its most expensive headphones, which were presented at the end of 2020. Note that these are the first on-ear headphones from Apple. They are equipped with an adaptive equalizer and an active noise reduction system. They also have a spatial audio playback function. The headphones are equipped with H1 chips and use advanced software to take the audio quality to a new level.
AirPods Pro Lite
Another novelty from Apple, which has been talked about since 20204. It was reported that this would be a “simplified” version of AirPods without noise cancellation – due to this, the cost of such headphones could fall by 20%.
Now the original AirPods 3 have received similar characteristics, so, apparently, AirPods Pro Lite will remain in the fantasies of insiders.
Sources of
- https://www.macrumors.com/2021/10/22/airpods-pro-2-photo-rumor/?utm_source=ixbtcom
- https://www.wsj.com/articles/apple-studying-potential-of-airpods-as-health-device-11634122800
- https://www.apple.com/ru/shop/product/MME73RU/A/h%D0%B0%D1%83%D1%88%D0%BD%D0%B8%D0%BA%D0%B8-airpods-3%E2%80%91%D0%B3%D0%BE-%D0%BF%D0%BE%D0%BA%D0%BE%D0%BB%D0%B5%D0%BD%D0%B8%D1%8F
- https://www.macrumors.com/2020/02/17/airpods-pro-lite-production-pushed-back/