At present it is possible to find a wide variety of wireless headphones in stores, many of which are characterized by being small, so that they can be used at home or on the street with our smart mobile phone.
In the case of Apple , for example, since 2016 we can use AirPods , which according to many experts, are widely considered one of the best products of the company, at least those developed and presented in recent years.
It is true that, as we will see, we distinguish in them a series of very interesting added advantages and functionalities. For example, they offer great battery life , something that is certainly always appreciated. While we can charge them easily and without too much effort, just like when we choose to connect them to our device.
In addition, as with any other headset with Bluetooth connectivity, not only can they be used with iOS devices (such as iPhone or iPad) or macOS, but they are also compatible with any other smart mobile phone with this type of connectivity (such as the Android case).
What are AirPods?
The AirPods are wireless headphones developed by the Apple company, which means that they work and connect to other compatible devices without cables , through a Bluetooth connection . Thanks to this, they can be used with practically any smartphone or tablet that has this connectivity (most, by the way).
Among other interesting features, they have a technology designed entirely by Apple, such as a wireless chip known as H1 or W1 (which will depend on the version), dual optical sensors, dual beam formation microphones for both Siri and to answer calls. telephone, accelerometer for gestures and a second accelerometer for the detection of the user’s voice.
In turn, they come with a comfortable case that is not only useful for storage, but also for charging . In addition, the case in question has such a small size that it is perfectly possible to store them in your pants pocket, without fear of losing them.
Regarding the operation of the case itself, it is possible to charge it through the Lightning port that we will find located at the bottom, which allows both the AirPods and the case itself to charge. Like the wireless charging ear , useful for charging with the help of a Qi wireless charger.
What versions do we find in stores?
Currently, at the time we signed this article, a total of two versions are available in stores: the first generation AirPods , accessible since December 2016, and the second generation AirPods , which were updated in the month of March 2019.
From a technical point of view it is evident that we find certain differences, as well as an improvement in the technology itself. But although at first its name can be a bit confusing, because both versions are called AirPods , their designs and appearances are equally different.
Second-generation AirPods have an H1 chip, which allows you to switch between devices twice as fast, as well as connect a phone call 1.5 times faster.
Generally, the battery life is very close, although the second-generation headphones offer up to three hours of talk time, instead of two.
How to use the AirPods
The operation of the AirPods is as simple as it is simple . In fact, one of its main advantages is its ease of configuration and use on a day-to-day basis, something that is undoubtedly always appreciated.
To configure them for the first time, we just have to unlock our iPhone or iPad , open the upper part of the AirPods charging case, hold it close to the device and wait for a pop-up window to appear on the iPhone or iPad screen.
Then, we simply have to touch the connection button , and the AirPods will be paired with our device.
These headphones have been designed to connect to the iPad or iPhone quickly, every time we open the lid of the case , so all we have to do when starting to use them is open the case and place them in our ears.
