Earlier this morning, Apple announced the launch of the third-generation AirPods, introducing a new Contour design that supports spatial audio, brings various advanced features, and an exceptional experience.
The new AirPods combine Apple’s optimized acoustic system and the powerful performance of the H1 chip, using computational audio technology to achieve adaptive parity, and bring a breakthrough listening experience.
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AirPods that support dynamic head tracking are paired with multiple Apple devices, allowing users to enjoy spatial sound in Dolby Atmos-enabled Apple Music and other types of movies and TV shows.
The new AirPods are sweat and water-resistant and come equipped with a force sensor for convenient and easy control of music and calls. The extended battery life offers up to 6 hours of listening time, and you can enjoy up to 30 hours of listening time using the portable charging case.
It is reported that the third generation AirPods have officially joined the world-famous Apple headset product line. They will be available for order today, priced at 1,399 yuan, and will be available in retail stores from October 26 (Tuesday).
According to MacRumors, the new AirPods 3 dropped support for the older iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch that were previously supported by AirPods 2.
Moreover, Apple’s AirPods 3 specifications page reveals that the does not support iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, and iPhone 5s. They also dropped support for the iPad mini 2 and iPad mini 3 and the sixth-generation iPod touch.
Apple explained the reason in the footnote for the new AirPods, saying that some functions require iOS 13 and above, but none of the above devices support it.
“Some functions require iOS 13 or iPadOS to update the system, and these systems are not compatible with iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 6, iPhone 5s, iPod touch (sixth generation), iPad Air (first generation), iPad mini 3 and iPad mini 2. Audio sharing is not supported.”
As per the company’s official introduction, to create a more refined appearance, the new AirPods use a smaller headphone handle than the previous generation and use the same force sensor as the AirPods Pro to control media content.
The new AirPods earplugs and charging case are sweat and water-resistant, and the waterproof level can reach IPX4. The 3rd generation AirPods inherited the consistently excellent sound quality of the AirPods, using custom-built drive units and high dynamic range amplifiers, offering a deep bass while bringing a pure and clear treble.
Acoustic mesh is attached to the microphone to reduce wind noise and make the human voice clarity during calls. AirPods’ exceptional voice codec, AAC-ELD, supports the device’s Full HD voice call quality and brings clear and natural call effects to FaceTime calls.
The new AirPods use computational audio technology to bring a breakthrough experience, making the popular features on the AirPods Pro and AirPods Max, such as adaptive equalization, spatial audio supporting dynamic head tracking, and more, now available to more users.
To bring an immersive and customized listening experience, the new AirPods use adaptive equalization technology, which can adjust sound effects in real-time according to the fit of the AirPods and the user’s ears.
The introverted microphone will detect sound in-ear, and then use adaptive equalization technology based on audio calculated for low and medium audio that is lost due to the different fit.
Spatial audio can deliver a cinema-like three-dimensional experience that fills every corner of the space with sound, based on Dolby Atmos, giving AirPods an unprecedented sound.
Dynamic head tracking function allows users to enjoy this level of rich audio-visual experience, whether listening to music or watching videos, it makes people feel more immersive. By using advanced spatial audio algorithms to fine-tune the frequency received by each ear, as well as directional audio filters, AirPods can immerse users.
The new AirPods offer longer battery life, up to 6 hours of listening time, and up to 4 hours of talk time. Just 5 minutes of charging can provide AirPods about 1 hour of battery life, and the charging box can provide 4 additional charges, giving users up to 30 hours of total listening time. AirPods are now also part of the MagSafe ecosystem for convenient wireless charging.
Apple recommends that the use of AirPods requires Apple devices running iOS 15.1, iPadOS 15.1, watchOS 8.1, tvOS 15.1, or macOS Monterey. The above systems will be released next week as a free software update.
