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iPhone 7 | OT | Pre-order Sept 9, Available Sept 16
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you just answered you're own question
Yields.
panthapanda
Member
I'm pretty sure there will be noise bleed. Similar products I've seen are actual in-ear monitors with the silicon cushions to go inside and create a seal. These just look like regular EarPods.
SomedayTheFire
Member
Holy shit these are expensive.
The sound wuality of earpods are one of the worst earplugs ive ever tried, and if these are like it, then i wont bother.
Technosteve
Banned
This is going to be the unicorn model
LyleLanley
Banned
Can't let poor people have the fancy looking phone.
they haven't given any details yet.
They have a 'pre register' link on their homepage where you can put your number and email. I'm guessing they're just going to send out info directly to people who do that as well as post it online.
The One Who Knocks
Member
Literally hate the design on the airpods. They basically just cut the wire off. I liked the mock design better. I want headphones that are discreet
Yeah not a fan of the design. One of my main (of many) fears with them is that it'll be really easy for people to snatch them from behind and run with them. Other than that, definitely in for an Apple Watch 2 (swimming focused-features are amazing to me since I swim a lot) but still unsure on the SE or the 7 matte black. Think I might be leaning towards the 7 but the lack of the jack and the comments on the home button worry me.
diablos991
Can’t stump the diablos
If you are on Jump on Demand you'll need to do everything in store. Might be able to order over the phone but the old phone needs to be taken to a store.
T-mobile's online system can't handle Jump on Demand.
You must live in a nice area.
I've never once had to watch out for my devices being snatched from my person.
They gonna pickpocket the charger too or is this thief stealing AirPods every 5 hours.
Erebus
Member
What's wrong with the home button?
Instead of a mechanical click, it's now got force feedback like 3D Touch or a MacBook trackpad. But apparently it makes the whole bottom of the device push against you instead of feeling like a real click.
boneyjangles
Member
To those complaining about the UK price, the pound is weak, imports are expensive.
https://9to5mac.com/2016/09/07/applecare-plus-screen-repair-price-change/
This is pretty interesting. General repairs under Apple Care+ have an increase to 99 but screen repairs are only 29. Maybe I'll just go screen protector less and if I get a major gash in the screen just get it replaced for 30 bucks.
This is pretty interesting. General repairs under Apple Care+ have an increase to 99 but screen repairs are only 29. Maybe I'll just go screen protector less and if I get a major gash in the screen just get it replaced for 30 bucks.
diablos991
Can’t stump the diablos
This makes Apple care valuable again.
LostMyNarbles
Member
This greatly increases the value of the service in my eyes. Before it was kind of a rip off since it was like $110/$130 for a screen repair without Apple Care which kind of made it pointless for screen damage since it was $100 with Apple Care.
Zeyphersan
Banned
A 100% positive change. I fully support this
ClayKavalier
Banned
I currently have Verizon but am planning on switching to T-Mobile early next month. Am I good to get a 7 through the Apple Upgrade thing? Or should I wait and get it through T-Mobile?
Zeyphersan
Banned
Doesn't make a difference, once it's activated it's an unlocked phone. It might be easier to get it done while you're on Verizon and then port to T-Mobile when you're ready. Just gotta pop your SIM card in there and go
diablos991
Can’t stump the diablos
If the current earbuds do the the Airpods will too.
Zeyphersan
Banned
I once again remind everyone that's worried about a totally totally wireless system either for day to day or sport use, that the Powerbeats3 has the same pairing method as the AirPods, hooks around the ears for support, plus burst charging like the AirPods
Probably not great for me as I tend to put dents in everything except the screen, but everyone else I know will love this.
Separate brand identities. They could do a very similar device for Beats, but it would look and be marketed differently.
What burst charging?
If the powerbeats 3 have all that and roughly the same price, then that is the better product.
I don't know. As chunky as Beats can be, they look more contemporary than EarPods, which still evoke the look of the OG iPod or Core2Duo MacBook.
Do EarPods sell a lot on their own?
ClayKavalier
Banned
Oh nice, I've never had an unlocked phone, just always grabbed from my carrier. I thought you had to specify what network you were going to use and were locked in.
Zeyphersan
Banned
I can't tell you for sure, I just know my local retailers have a steady turnover.
EarPods are the safe choice for consumers. Not too flashy but still recognizable, a familiar product from a brand they know. Besides if you're older you probably don't want to bother with the style of Beats or trying on a bunch of headphones. You just go with what you know works.
Yup, this.
I honestly expect to see these (from third parties, of course) not too long after launch
diablos991
Can’t stump the diablos
Zeyphersan
Banned
But they do have volume and playback control without having to talk to Siri
The Real Abed
Perma-Junior
Flushed face, thumbs up, fist bump, smart phone, 100%? What does it mean?
I turn siri off.