• beefcat@beehaw.org
        7·
        1 year ago

        For $30 (<$20 if you know where to look) EarPods are actually a good value unlike like the older style iPod earbuds. They aren’t replacing my IEMs any time soon, but I paid 4x as much for those.

        • JackGreenEarth@lemm.ee
          1·
          1 year ago

          Do they have ANC, an 8hr battery life, and touch controls? If so, I suppose I would consider them.

          Edit: I see, AirPods are Bluetooth, EarPods are wired.

          • beefcat@beehaw.org
            11·
            1 year ago

            They have infinite battery life because they are wired.

            Though I would love to see where you are finding wireless earbuds with ANC, 8 hour battery, and touch controls for $30.

            • admiralteal@kbin.social
              1·
              1 year ago

              Easier to to keep them water resistant/dustproof, for one.

              On earbuds, there’s no much space for a button. Responding to just taps on the bud feels intuitive and works well.

              If you have a wire, controller on the wire makes more sense.

  • Semi-Hemi-Demigod@kbin.social
    2·
    1 year ago

    Am I really weird in that all this coverage of cables and wired headphones seems irrelevant? Bluetooth headphones are cheap, wireless chargers are cheap, and other than a slight change in behavior they work the same with some extra conveniences.

    Is it really that weird that I never plug my phone into anything?

    • realcaseyrollins@narwhal.cityOP
      1·
      1 year ago

      No, it’s not weird, and rumor has it that for years now Apple has wanted to make a portless phone.

      I think they want to make money off of accessories and dongles but they’re all a bit inconvenient tbh. I do think all phones should have headphone jacks though.

  • Thisfox@sopuli.xyz
    2·
    1 year ago

    Suspect they are still not compatable with my ears, and would fall out if I tried them, but good to see they are finally going with universal charge.