In 2016, Apple released a new device that few people trust. After being criticized in many aspects, from its design to its functionality, Apple proved to be right. AirPods were released on December 19, 2016exactly eight years ago today.

Introduced with iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus, AirPods started a revolution that almost no one expected. Wireless headphones are quite popular nowadays and it all started with their launch on September 7, 2016. However, they would not be released until two months later.

Apple knows how to see the future like no one else, and although there were already wireless rams on the market, Apple’s offering was far superior. with one classic design, charging case and technologies such as automatic pairing or ear detectionIt didn’t take long for them to become successful in the market. Something that encourages the rest of the company to launch their own alternatives.

AirPods were introduced with the iPhone 7 in 2016

AirPods are the first headphones to deliver an innovative wireless audio experience, delivering innovative features like high-quality sound, long battery life and automatic setup with the new Apple W1 chip. AirPods are simple and magical to use; does not require any switches or buttons; It automatically connects easily and seamlessly to all your Apple devices, allowing you to access Siri with just a double tap. We can’t wait for users to try these with iPhone 7 and Apple Watch Series 2. Phil Schiller is Apple’s Director of Worldwide Product Marketing.

Since its launch in December 2016, AirPods haven’t stopped improving. The first big change came with AirPods Pro, an improved version in terms of both design, functionality and sound quality. Especially with active noise cancellation coming into play.

The second generation also arrived in 2019, the third-generation AirPods, which changed the design for the first time, were released in 2021, and last September AirPods 4 came in two versions, one of which has active noise cancellation.

They’ve been promoting it all these years Improvements to sound quality, battery life, wireless charging and other features It’s the interesting things that make AirPods so interesting. A device that has taken its place in the Apple catalog as one of the most important parts of the ecosystem. With health features coming to AirPods, the next steps will also be important.

I I was among those who bought AirPods 8 years ago just a few days after its launch. And I still remember the strange looks from many people on the street when I used them. From the first moment I felt that this device would be important; It everyday comfort that you can’t get with any other headphones on the market, especially if you’re used to wired EarPods.

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