AirPods 3: everything you need to know about the new AirPods!
Apple has finally announced the long-awaited third-generation AirPods. A series of upgrades have been made to make them up to standard as today's best wireless earbuds. The earbuds have a new design, new functions and a better battery. You can read everything in this blog!
AirPods 3 design
The normal AirPods have finally been given a new design. The third-generation AirPods are a merge of the second-generation AirPods and the AirPods Pro. The stem is just as short as the Pros, which means that you can operate your AirPods with pressure sensors and no longer have to tap on the side. The earphones do not have the silicone earplugs. As a result, the AirPods do not support active noise cancellation like the AirPods Pro, but they do offer new sound functions such as Spatial audio. The new AirPods are also sweat and water resistant, according to the IPX4 standard. The case of the AirPods is also a bit smaller (height: 46.40 mm, width: 54.40 mm, depth: 21.38 mm), so they will fit perfectly in your pocket.
AirPods 3 spatial audio
Spatial audio is a feature that the latest iPhones, MacBooks, iPads and AirPods Pro already have. The new AirPods 3 now also have this function. Your sound will sound more spacious with Spatial audio. When a user turns their head, it will sound like they are in the same room as the music. This provides an extra experience while watching your favorite series or when listening to music. This is already possible with various streaming services such as Netflix and Apple Music.
Find your AirPods 3
Did you loose your AirPods? You will now be able to find them much easier through the Find My function, which has also been improved. You can now also see the location of your AirPods on the map if the user is out of range. If the user is within range, the distance to the AirPods can be accurately displayed. This way the users can find the lost earplugs, for example, between the couch or on the bedside table.
AirPods 3 battery
The battery life of the AirPods 3 has also improved compared to its predecessor. The original AirPods have a total battery life of 24 hours including the charging box and lasts a maximum of 5 hours outside that box. With the new AirPods you get 6 hours outside the box and a total of 30 hours including the charging box. This generation can also charge wirelessly and effortlessly on a MagSafe charger.
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AirPods 3 price
The price of the new AirPods is in between the previous generation and the Pros. The AirPods 3 have a suggested retail price of 199 euros. That is 20 euros more expensive than the second generation Apple AirPods, which have a suggested retail price of 179 euros.
Apple further announced at the Unleashed event that the second-generation AirPods have received a permanent price reduction; the minimum suggested retail price is 149 euros. See all AirPods prices below.
