At the 2016 presentation, Apple introduced not only the seventh generation of iconic smartphones, but also wireless headphones for the iPhone 7.
Cupertino decided to completely change the concept of connecting a headset to a phone. There is no 3.5 mm jack.
For an alternative, it was suggested to use the original wired headphones that connect to the Lightning port, or AirPods.
Let's take a closer look at how wireless headphones work and why they should be used instead of a regular headset.
Content:
Equipment
The set of headphones includes a minimum number of items. At first glance, the contents of the box will seem scarce for such a considerable cost of the product, however, there is everything you need for comfortable work.
The box itself is made of durable cardboard, which many users prefer to use as additional storage space for the headset.
The package includes:
- Cover. He is also a charger;
- Lightning cable;
- User manual.
To recharge the earbuds, simply place them in a plastic case. Note that you must use the Lightning cable to pre-charge the case battery.
Appearance
Outwardly, the new headset is very similar to the usual wired EarPods headphones.
In terms of shape, the wireless device is slightly thicker and fits better in the ears. Engineers first of all made sure that the chance of losing the gadget while wearing it was minimized.
More 3D view of the headphones is explained not only by the desire to make them reliable, but also by the presence of a built-in battery, microphone and a large number of other parts that are responsible for the interaction of the gadget with mobile devices.
One of the main components of the headphones is the W1 chip, which completely controls the operation of the headset - from controlling the charge level to connecting with any device.
Also, a proximity sensor is installed in the headphones. Its task is to determine if the headphones are inserted into the user's ears.
The appearance of the plastic box Internet users have already dubbed it "a kind of dental floss box." In fact, the shape of such a cover is very practical and convenient.
There is a special compartment inside the box for each of the headphones, which firmly fixes them and at the same time charges them.
As soon as you place the headset in the plastic case, it automatically recharges. Bock works according to the usual principle, so you first need to charge it, and then put the headphones inside.
It should be noted that the headphones are fixed in a plastic box with a magnet that is built into the bottom of the box.
Thus, they will never fall out of storage, unless with a strong impact on a hard surface.
There is practically no play in the case cover, and the hinge itself is made of metal for even greater reliability. Also, the lid is closed with a built-in magnet.
The cost
AirPods do not belong to the category of democratic gadgets. In other words, this is a normal thing for Apple products. In Russia, you can buy headphones at official points of sale for 13,000 rubles .
On American sites, the scene is 159 dollars .
The cost is really impressive, however, for your money you will get really high-quality headphones that cannot be compared with the well-known models of Bluetooth headsets from, or.
If you lose one of the earbuds, it can be purchased separately for $ 69. This price includes only one earphone, no plastic box and charging cable.
Device support
The presented wireless earbuds work with both new and earlier generations of smartphones and tablets from Apple.
The official list of supported devices is as follows:
With the release of AirPods, Apple decided to go beyond just supporting its devices. The headphones can be easily connected to any other Android smartphone,. The only difference is functionality cut.
AirPods interact with officially supported devices not only using a Bluetooth connection, but also at the OS software level.
With "non-native" gadgets, there is no function of connecting through the menu or instantly stopping the track after disconnecting the headset.
How do they work?
The AirPods are pretty simple. You turn on Bluetooth on your phone and the devices automatically connect to each other. With a wireless headset, you can listen to music, record sound, make calls.
No additional adapters are required. The only thing you should pay attention to is the charging level of the headphones.
They turn off immediately after the exhaustion of the battery life. To recharge, simply place the headset in a plastic case.
Built-in sensors and diodes
On the edges of each of the earbuds, two sensors are visible, with the help of which the device "understands" when the user inserts it into the ear or puts it on recharge.
To stop playback, just put one of the headphones aside. To "trick" the gadget, you can hide it in your palm.
And the microphone interacts perfectly with each other for incoming and outgoing calls. The sound of an incoming call is automatically routed to the headset.
There is a diode inside the charging case, with which you can monitor the status of the headset without connecting it to a smartphone. If the LED starts blinking red, you need to put the headphones on to recharge. The activation of the charging process is indicated by the green light of the diode.
Connect toiPhone
Let's take a look at how to set up the first connection of wireless headphones to your iPhone.
First, make sure that your mobile device has or a newer firmware version installed. Older versions of the operating system do not support communication with headphones.
Apple has organized the most convenient and fast interaction between the phone and the headset. The user only needs to charge the plastic headphone box, put the headset in it and charge it.
Follow the instructions:
- When the headphones are at least a little charged, unlock your smartphone, place it near the docking station and turn on Bluetooth;
- On the iPhone screen a dialog box will appear immediately from the data of the discovered AirPods;
- Click on "Connect";
- The connection will take less than a second. As a result, detailed information about the headset will appear on the screen. In this window, you can monitor the remaining battery life of both the plastic buck itself and the headphones. To start using AirPods click on the "Finish" button.
Now you can play any music or video on your phone. The sound will be played through the headphones. If they call you, the gadget will automatically mute the music and turn on the built-in microphone.
Also, users noted an interesting feature of the wireless headphones. AirPods are capable of syncing with alarms. When the signal is triggered, it plays both from the phone's speakers and through the headphones.
Control features
If the user pulls out one earbud from their ears, music playback will be automatically paused ... An excellent solution from Apple, because we often take one of the wired headphones out of our ears to hear the interlocutor. With AirPods, the song, video, will be paused, and you can hear the interlocutor without skipping a track or taking your smartphone out of your pocket.
Removing all headphones from your ears ends file playback .
To select wireless headphones as the sound source, click on the microphone icon and click on AirPods in the list that opens. Now speak any command and wait for its execution.
All incoming calls are automatically routed to AirPods. For outgoing calls, the user can select the talk mode. At the dialing stage, there is a button to switch between the iPhone speakers and the wireless headset.
Connect toApple Watch
AirPods work not only with smartphones and tablets, but also with smartwatches from Apple. You can connect a wireless headset to any watch model, regardless of its generation. You only need to update your IOS firmware to version 10 or 11.
Many users prefer to use AirPods with Apple Watch. as in combination the two devices work as a full-fledged music player, which is convenient to take with you to the gym or on a trip.
Before connecting headphones, we recommend downloading music and adding it to the watch's memory. To do this, add your favorite tracks to the "Music" section on your iPhone / iPad and sync your watch with your phone. In the window "My watch" select field "Music" and set up communication with the smartphone.
Remember! The phone and smartwatch data will only sync if the watch is connected to a charger.
Follow the instructions:
1 Make sure the headphones are charged;
2 In the clock settings window click on the "Bluetooth" field and in the section of available devices select AirPods;
3 On your watch, go to the main menu and click on the "Music" application icon;
4 In the playback source selection field click on the headphone icon;
5 Play any music track and enjoy the wireless headset.
Connection withAndroid-devices
One of the benefits of Apple's wireless headset is that it interacts with the devices that work. To connect the gadget to the headphones, just open the phone settings, go to the Bluetooth settings window and select AirPods from the list of available devices.
It should be noted that the operation of the headset with third-party operating systems may be accompanied by slight background noise immediately after connecting the headset.
Sound
The AirPods sound an order of magnitude better than the EarPods. The hardware component of a wireless headset differs significantly from its wired counterpart.
Despite the fact that everyone is distinguished by the presence of noise, Apple managed to create a model that is devoid of these shortcomings (if you use a headset with compatible Apple technology).
AirPods users report a more "matte" and crisp sound when compared to wired headphones. Testing the sound of music of different genres and directions showed that the bass is heard well, the performer's vocals are clean, and acoustic tracks and classical melodies are reproduced in a spacious and pleasant way for the listener.
The playback quality is the same for music from your library, as well as for files from streaming services and third-party sites.
Time of work and experience of use
Apple says the headphone runtime is in activity mode reaches 5 hours ... As you know, company representatives have never tried to exaggerate the capabilities of their devices.
AirPods users really note that the headphones run out after 5 hours of continuous listening to music.
In 5 hours, you can listen to an average of 5 music albums, which is an excellent indicator for the autonomy of a wireless headset.
Function "Fast charging" allows you to fully charge the headset in 15-20 minutes. You can view the battery and dock status indicator by connecting headphones to your phone.
It should be noted that AirPods not protected from moisture ... Testing has shown that the headset does not break when walking in the rain or after going to the gym. But you do not need to swim with headphones - this will lead them to an unrepairable condition.
Some users note that the strong magnet makes the headphones difficult to pull out. It will not be possible to do this with one hand, because first you need to turn the plastic holder down and pull strongly on the headphones.
In general, they do not cause discomfort and provide a secure mount for the gadget.
The design of the gadget does not imply strong sound insulation, so you should not expect a vacuum effect from the headphones. Even at a high volume of the song being played, you will hear voices quite well in a crowded place.
The inconvenience of using Siri in a crowded place should also be noted. If you control the assistant through a headset and are in a crowded place, commands will be poorly recognized, because AirPods will simultaneously record other people's voices and extraneous noises.
Many users also note the convenience of fully automatic headphone operation. They don't need to be turned on or off all the time. The gadget itself will understand when to stop playing or pause the track.
Apple yesterday unveiled a new line of its smartphones - iPhone 7 and 7 Plus. Most of the characteristics of the new iPhones became known in advance, thanks to leaks from Chinese factories where the electronics of the American company is assembled.
the iPhone 7 Plus did indeed get a dual camera with optical zoom, both smartphones became dust and water resistant, but lost the 3.5 mm headphone jack. The choice of available internal memory has also changed - the seventh iPhones can be bought with 32, 128 and 256 gigabytes.
The entire presentation in 107 seconds:
Nevertheless, it is one thing to read the specifications, and quite another to turn the new devices in your hands. It was the latter that I did, right after the end of the presentation, I ran to the demo zone. I will try to tell everything calmly, discarding emotions, which were surprisingly many.
Matt black and glossy black
Several phone body colors remained unchanged - silver, gold and pink. But instead of the gray "Space Gray" two variants of the black version of the case appeared - glossy and matte, and the glossy version (or "black onyx") can be chosen only for devices with 128 and 256 gigabytes of memory on board.
The back of the glossy phone is expectedly quickly covered with fingerprints - just like the front panel of any other smartphone. The matte version is more practical in this sense.
I personally liked the black models. Let me explain why. The plastic inserts of the case have moved from the rear panel to the upper and lower ends, but only in the black panels their color hardly contrasts with the main coating. Therefore, visually black iPhones look absolutely monolithic, and of all the colors of the case, they are the most different from the previous generation. One wants to naturally drown in deep glossy black - it resembles a freshly washed strict executive sedan.
But in general, there are few differences in design and tactile sensations compared to the 6 / 6s series. The screen diagonals are the same: 4.7 and 5.5 inches. It seemed to me that the "seven" is a little heavier than the 6s, but judging by the characteristics, the new models are even four grams lighter - the 7 weighs 138 g, the 7 Plus - 188 g.
Dual camera
Perhaps the main feature that can force even current owners of the iPhone 6S to upgrade to the “7.” Of course, in a couple of hours with new iPhones in the demo zone I did not have time to do a full test, but some of its features really captivate.
Here it is necessary to clarify that the iPhone 7 retains the usual 12 megapixel "single" camera - of course, with a bunch of software improvements that expand the color gamut, make shooting in low light conditions more natural. Yes, it added optical image stabilization. available only for models with the Plus index.
But in the iPhone 7 Plus, there are two such cameras at once - one normal, and the other with an increased focal length, which allows you to make a 2x optical zoom in photos. The X2 button has been added right above the shutter release button in the standard Camera application. If you press it and slide your finger right and left, you can adjust the zoom, up to tenfold - albeit digital.
Also, the software of the new camera will learn how to build the so-called "depth map" of the image, highlighting the object in the foreground and artistically blurring the background.By the way, this option is not yet available even on test phones, but they promise to add it later in 2016 with the next iOS update.
Of course, the images loaded into the memory of the demo phones were taken in ideal conditions by professional photographers, and in real use such results are almost impossible to achieve. But, with this necessary caveat, the lower jaw persistently asked to go down. Gorgeous photos, gorgeous.
Oh yes, because selfies will now be more detailed - with a seven-megapixel camera.
New AirPods headphones
“The courage to go forward” - this is how Apple explained its rejection of the headphone jack in the new iPhones. “The desire to make money on accessories and adapters” - answered her social network users. They are half right. On the one hand, the set with the "seven" will include an adapter from the proprietary Lightning connector to headphones, as well as EarPods with a pin for Ligthning. On the other hand, what should those who, for example, like me, listen to music in the car through cable and charging the phone at the same time? (hint: you will probably have to use the docking station)
The new AirPods wireless earbuds are another example of this dualism: 1) they're cool and tech-savvy. 2) they do not come with the iPhone 7, and in Russia they cost from 13 thousand rubles in a company store.
I tried the AirPods sound - nice, rich sound. They quickly connect to the iPhone - you just need to get them out of the branded box, bring them to the device and press a button. And as soon as you get the "earplugs" out of your ears, the sound will stop - a separate sensor is responsible for this.
At first glance, a person in AirPods looks a little strange - as if someone took the classic "Apple" headphones and cut off their wires. Only the "leg" of AirPods is slightly longer than the standard "ears" - a microphone is hidden in it for talking and communicating with Siri, for which a separate button is responsible.
The headphone jack isn't the only piece that Apple has buried in its seventh iPhones. Now say goodbye to the physical Home button - the same round one, right under the screen. Yes, in the photo it seems that it is in place, but in fact it is now just a touch panel with a round rim - it has no physical key travel. But it gives feedback to the already familiar 6S owners in a way - with the help of the haptic motor, involved in 3D Touch. Its responsiveness can be adjusted in the settings: 3 levels are available.
In Russia, the iPhone 7 and 7 Plus will go on sale on September 23 (on September 16, sales will begin in the US, several countries in Europe and Asia).
Prices in the official Apple store:
iPhone 7 32 GB - 57 thousand rubles
iPhone 7 128 GB - 66 thousand rubles
iPhone 7 256 GB - 75 thousand rubles
iPhone 7 Plus 32 GB - 68 thousand rubles
iPhone 7 Plus 128 GB - 77 thousand rubles
iPhone 7 Plus 256 GB - 86 thousand rubles
The price of creating an ultra-thin case for the new is to ditch the traditional and versatile 3.5mm headphone jack. IPhone 7 and regular headphones are only compatible with an adapter. The novelty has caused controversy, hype and concern. Should I throw away old wired headphones? How long does a new device last? How to get through the crowd and not lose him?
Now, to use standard headphones, you need to connect them through the adapter that goes into the connector that is used to charge the smartphone.
Apple challenges the familiar
“We believe in a wireless future. Into a future in which devices communicate intuitively with each other "
Jonathan Eve, Apple Chief Designer
Over the decades, the 3.5mm headset jack has barely changed, making it absolutely universal for a huge number of devices. A headset with a mini-jack could be connected to a player, computer, laptop, telephone, without losing their functionality. The only innovation of the device is the ability to rewind tracks using the accessory's remote control, a microphone and a pause button. But all these changes did not affect the compatibility of the headphones with devices.
Apple's seventh flagship has shown that the company is preparing the industry for a new reality. Digital sound, smart playback, complete autonomy, and a smart microphone all came with. State-of-the-art telephones still use the audio signal transmission standard that is more than a century old. It is likely that such a sharp rejection of the traditional connector will entail a quantum leap in the entire technology industry, motivating manufacturers to create more convenient ways of transmitting audio signals.
For those who want to continue using a headset with a 3.5 mm jack, the manufacturers have provided an adapter. However, if you have headphones with a curved jack, even a small adapter becomes inconvenient. The 7 is the first Apple model that can only be used with headphones that support a digital Lightning connector. An alternative is wireless Bluetooth headphones. However, not all manufacturers can boast of stable operation of the device, support for high-quality communication.
What's the innovation: the stuffing of AirPods headphones
The new wireless earbuds for the iPhone 7 are a premium alternative to standard wired EarPods. They have an integrated W1 processor, paired with two accelerometers. The first of its kind, it is built to maintain a stable connection and intelligent sound reproduction. The device must be purchased separately: it will not come with a smartphone.
The set includes a miniature case, which is a portable charging station, and a Lightning interface. The case is simple and easy to use. The streamlined shape and smooth, gliding texture make it easy to reach the case from any pocket without snagging or damaging it. The case is designed in such a way that you will have to try very hard to break the cover. The headphones can be easily removed from the case. Putting them in just one swipe: The AirPods are magnetized and you can be sure they won't fall out or break.
AirPods look like regular in-ear headphones with legs, but no wires. The design is ergonomic and thoughtful. The design is balanced, the earbuds fit snugly in your ear and will stay there as you run and jump. At the same time, they are not cumbersome and do not give the impression of cotton wool stuck in the ear.
AirPods have two microphones built into the feet. When you get a call on your phone, the headphones understand this: they recognize the vibration and the sound source, cut off all unnecessary noise during the conversation, and stop the player. To launch Siri on the gadget, just double tap on the earpiece. In the IPhone 7 settings, the double tap function can be changed.
AirPods are equipped with optical sensors: the headphones know when you put them in your ears and start playing music. When you take out one or both earbuds, the music stops.
How to charge and connect the device
Autonomous work is 5 hours. A portable case allows them to last up to 24 hours. The charged case has a built-in battery: if you put the headphones in it for 15 minutes, you will get a charge that will last for 3 hours of music playback. The case is recharged via a Lightning cable.
The iPhone 7 will connect the headphones to itself: just bring the case to the gadget. The portable case syncs with all Apple devices. No need to go into settings, turn on Bluetooth, connect devices, enter passwords. In a second, your gadget will connect to AirPods and display their status, charge level.
Apple's new AirPods, made for the iPhone 7, embody the autonomy and freedom of the future. Engineers have made them as versatile as possible for the human ear, ensuring the natural position of the device and the correct distribution of sound streams.
Apple introduced two new smartphones on September 7 - the iPhone 7 and 7 Plus without a 3.5mm headphone jack. The older model also has dual rear cameras.
Even before the official presentation of the new iPhone, which takes place in San Francisco, the company published information about its characteristics in its official Twitter account, but later deleted them.
The new devices do not have significant changes in the case design compared to previous models. The screen sizes remain the same: 4.7 inches for the iPhone 7 and 5.5 inches for the iPhone 7 Plus.
the iPhone 7 has a single 12MP rear camera and a 7MP front camera. The camera has a function of optical stabilization.
The iPhone 7 Plus has two 12-megapixel cameras on the back. One lens is wide-angle and the other is long-focal. The older version also has an optical zoom function with the ability to double magnification. The digital zoom has been increased from 5x to 10x.
The iPhone 7 Plus processor can process images with a bokeh effect, making parts of the photo blurry. The processor makes a "depth map", after which it blurs only the background in the photo.
The new iPhone lacks a standard 3.5mm input. Now the headphones are connected via the Lighting input, with only one input. The set with the smartphone will be supplied with an adapter from the jack adapter to Lighting. Also phones are equipped with two speakers, due to which the effect of stereo sound is achieved.
Apple also introduced its own wireless AirPods headphones with a built-in microphone. It is assumed that they will connect to the iPhone automatically - when you open the case in which they are stored. In it, they are charged.
The earbuds work up to five hours, with the charging case up to 24 hours.
In addition, the smartphone will be waterproof. The possibility of short-term immersion in water is provided.
The new iPhones will be sold in five different colors. In addition to gold, silver and “rose gold”, two shades of black appeared - black instead of “space gray” and “black onyx”.
Both versions of the iPhone 7 use the more powerful A10 Fusion quad-core processor with load balancing. The battery capacity of the new models has also been increased.
The new iPhones will be available in 32GB, 128GB and 256GB capacities. The base model iPhone 7 starts at $ 649, iPhone 7 Plus starts at $ 769. Pre-orders for the new iPhones will begin on September 9, the first shipments in the countries of the "first wave" - \u200b\u200bon September 16.
0@w_maybach, open some portal for selling used cars, enter bmw 1 and 3, for example, and the year 2010-2011. Not all bmws in Kaliningrad are made. Those. 320 without bluetooth, but with full privad is a beggarly bucket, and with the rear leather interior and bluetooth elite car?) The price is comparable.
@nikioleg, you do not understand the situation at the root. Kaliningrad is by definition a bucket. A full minced meat is still a bucket. Why? Because the assembly is shit, because the bucket (with bolts), and not because the four-wheel drive or leather.
Why should I go somewhere if I had an e90 Restayl these years, and there EVERYTHING was there (music on BT did not play due to the peculiarity of the music itself, but aux and yusb were at my disposal, and the iPhone started up well on yusb). After that, there was f30, where there was also everything except music on BT (only calls), also in 2011 a Volvo xc70 was bought, in which everything is excellent so far: BT (music plays), yusb (the car is synchronized with the iPod) , aux. There is also the Audi a5 2015, which also has aux, yusb, and BT (which, however, does not play music either).
So everything was already 4-5 years ago, if you were not a rogue and instead of a Korean with a richer package, you did not go to buy a three-ruble note just because it was a BEHA and a three-ruble note, although there was a stool inside, because there was not enough money.
P.S. I don't like leather and four-wheel drive at BMW, so I drove a 320d rvd with a fabric interior.
@w_maybach, I'm very glad that you had all this, but besides you, there are half a million owners of these bmws who have not installed themselves either bluetooth, or leather interior, or half of other things, because they do not like it or do not need it. Because it’s not worth giving half the price of a car for a slightly better seat and a multimedia system. Although no, the chairs are the same ... we're not assembling and discussing where they are going. According to your logic, it is better to ride a salaris with bluetooth, which you really don't need, than a BMW. And you put on how the car drives, what a feeling, on the characteristics (-; the main thing is to put the bullshit on the floor, which can be smaller than my iPad (-:
@nikioleg, I say that you fundamentally do not understand the situation, and you also give an answer to what you saw between the lines, although I did not write it.
You said that in 4-5-year-old bmws of the first and third series there is no normal multimedia with BT, yusb, etc., to which I gently said that you were 3.14 zadabol and justified. Now you are telling me about some half a million owners who did not want to overpay / they do not need to, attributed to me some kind of their own curve logic that it is better to drive a Solaris with an unnecessary BT than a BMW (yes, Solaris is better if you choose between a Solaris in a good configuration and a completely naked BMW of the first series, that is, a stool, because the price will be comparable).
Stop smoking that crap or whatever you are doing there.
P.S. BMW sensations ended after E39 / E46. If you buy a BMW in 2016 for "feeling", then I can also advise a friend's doctor.
@w_maybach, I will explain again that the multimedia system was not installed in the BMW of those years, but this is an option. I say that a car with this option, for which you paid separately, from an identical car without it, is no different, except for the multimedia itself. And on the basis of this, it is foolish to say that there is a wheelbarrow with multimedia norms, but with a standard bucket. Due to the pricing of such options in BMW, most of the owners of these not cheap cars at that time voted with the ruble for the absence of this system in their cars, which means that this logic already exists. Solaris is a solaris, a bmw is a bmw, according to my feelings, a bmw scourge is better than a solaris. And I can recommend to you to glue the iPad to the forehead, with the screen towards the nose and take it to the subway. Fast, confident, all possible multimedia right under your nose.
