Apple’s AirPods have been available for only a day, and with very limited availability, but iFixit managed to get ahold of a pair and subject them to their usual new product dissection. What they found inside were components that can’t be repaired, and a charging case that may be behind the extended delay in getting to store shelves.
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Constrained Inventory Leaves AirPods Buyers Empty Handed
Hopeful shoppers lined up early Monday morning in a mostly fruitless effort to buy Apple’s AirPods today instead of waiting until January for online orders to ship. AirPods are backordered six weeks, but the company said the wireless earpods would be available in its retail stores on Monday, December 19th.
AirPods Available in Apple's Retail Stores on Dec 19
If you missed out on ordering your AirPods for a pre-Christmas delivery, there’s still a chance you might get ahold of a pair because they’ll be available in Apple’s retail stores on Monday, December 19th. Don’t, however, get your hopes up because this will likely mirror the Apple Pencil launch where “available in store” really means “good luck with that.”
Apple AirPods, Kickstarter, and Augmented Reality - ACM 389
Apple shipped AirPods. Sort of. Bryan and Jeff think it was a terrible idea to ship them before Christmas if Apple couldn’t meet demand, which is exactly what’s happening. They also weigh the merits of Kickstarter and discuss the state of augmented reality and its future.
AirPods Already Backordered into January
Well, that didn’t take long. Apple’s AirPods went from a December 21st delivery to a four week delay in about an hour. Apple can say AirPods shipped before the Christmas holiday, but at the expense of loads of angry customers who have to wait until some time in 2017 to see theirs.
Apple AirPods Finally Available, Delivering Dec 21
Apple’s AirPods are finally available for order and will start delivering to customers on December 21st, just in time for the Christmas holiday. The wireless earbuds were originally scheduled for an October release, but were delayed until now.
TMO Daily Observations 2016-11-30: Offline Netflix and AirPods Alternatives
Netflix is now beginning to allow offline viewing for some content and Tim Cook suggests that he anticipates AirPods will ship in the next few weeks. John Martellaro and Kelly Guimont join Dave Hamilton today to chat through all this… and more, including a few recommendations for AirPods alternatives that you can buy today.
Apple's AirPods Won't Ship Until 2017
If you were planning on picking up Apple’s AirPods wireless earpods this holiday season, ger ready to be disappointed because it looks like they won’t be shipping until January 2017 at the earliest. Apple originally promised AirPods would ship in late October, but has since changed their status to “Currently unavailable” with no projected ship date.
Apple Delays AirPods, Won't Ship in October
If you’ve been holding out for Apple’s promised “late October” AirPods release, it looks like you’ll be waiting a little longer. Apple isn’t shipping its wireless earpods this month because they’re still not ready to go.
Apple AirPods: a Strategy of Ambience and Scarcity
UBS financial analyst Steve Milunovich has presented an interesting theory about Apple’s Ambient strategy: “…different input/output methods that can be flexibly utilized depending on the situation (sitting, walking, running, driving). Collectively these devices offer the capability of earlier products … delivered as a seamless user experience.” In addition, the notion of created and evolving scarcity punctuates the Apple strategy. Apple AirPods: a Strategy of Ambience and Scarcity explains it.
TMO's Apple AirPods Earbud Alternatives Roundup
Apple’s AirPods wireless are set to ship some time in October, but that doesn’t mean you have to wait to get your hands on—or ears in—fully wireless earbuds. The Mac Observer found some options worth checking out, and they’re all available today.
TMO Daily Observations 2016-09-08: Hands on with Apple Watch Series 2, AirPods
TMO’s Bryan Chaffin was at the iPhone 7 and Apple Watch Series 2 launch event yesterday and got to get his hands on both devices as well as the AirPods. Bryan, along with John Martellaro joins Jeff Gamet to talk about Apple Watch Series 2 and how AirPods sound and work. Jeff also settles Bryan and John’s Apple Watch bet.
TMO Daily Observations 2016-09-07: Hello iPhone 7, Apple Watch Series 2, and AirPods
Apple’s “See you on the 7th” media event just wrapped up, and there were plenty of big announcements. Dave Hamilton joins Jeff Gamet to talk about what stood out to them, like the new wireless AirPods, the A10 quad-core processor in the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus, and the Apple Watch Series 2.
Apple goes Wireless with AirPods
Apple embraced wireless earbuds on Wednesday with the introduction of its AirPods earbuds. AirPods are designed to connect to the iPhone and Apple Watch over Bluetooth, and let you quickly switch between which device where they’re streaming audio.
Here Is What Not To Expect From iPhone 16 Launch Event
Discover what won’t be revealed at Apple’s iPhone 16 launch event, including new Macs, AirPods Pro 3, and more. Stay informed!
iPhone 16's New "Camera Control Button" to Allow More Control Over Capturing Photos
iPhone 16 revolutionizes photography with new camera control button. Press for focus, press harder to shoot, swipe to zoom.
Samsung Boss Slams Team for Aping Apple Design
Samsung boss/chairman furious, orders internal review. Galaxy Buds and Watch Ultra face backlash. Could the tech giant be in crisis?
macOS 15 Gets a Headphone Functionality That Has Been on iPhones Since 2020
macOS Sequoia brings Headphone Accommodations from iPhones, letting you customize audio for AirPods & Beats headphones.
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[9 Ways] How To Fix Bluetooth Not Working on Sonoma 14/14.5
Bluetooth not working after updating to Sonoma 14 or 14.5? Here is everything you need to know to fix this error.
Is One AirPod Louder Than the Other? 6 Ways To Fix It
If one AirPods is louder than the other, you can fix the issue by following several troubleshooting steps outlined in this guide.
New 'Apple Developer' YouTube Channel Debuts Ahead of WWDC 2024
Apple just launched a new YouTube channel, “Apple Developer” showcasing all the WWDC sessions for developers.
Should I Upgrade to iOS 17: 10 Reasons Why It’s Worth It
Considering upgrading to iOS 17? Learn whether you should take the leap or wait for any initial bugs to be resolved.
Fix: Right/Left AirPod Not Working (NotConnecting)
If you find that your left AirPod is not working, get back to enjoying your music and audio with our complete guide.
How To Find Your Airpod Case Without Pods
Wondering how to find your AirPods case without the AirPods inside? Luckily for some, there are three ways to find it.