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The price of creating an ultra-thin case for the new is to ditch the traditional and versatile 3.5mm headphone jack. IPhone 7 and regular headphones are only compatible with an adapter. The novelty has caused controversy, hype and concern. Should I throw away old wired headphones? How long does a new device last? How to get through the crowd and not lose it?

Now, in order to use standard headphones, you need to connect them through the adapter going to the connector that is used to charge the smartphone.

Apple challenges the familiar

“We believe in a wireless future. Into a future in which devices communicate intuitively with each other "

Jonathan Eve, Apple Chief Designer

Over the decades, the 3.5mm headset jack has remained almost unchanged, making it absolutely universal for a huge number of devices. A headset with a mini-jack could be connected to a player, computer, laptop, telephone, without losing their functionality. The only innovation of the device is the ability to rewind tracks using the accessory's remote control, a microphone and a pause button. But all these changes did not affect the compatibility of the headphones with devices.

Apple's seventh flagship showed that the company is preparing the industry for a new reality. Digital sound, smart playback, complete autonomy and smart microphone all came to the. State-of-the-art telephones still use the audio signal transmission standard that is more than a century old. It is likely that such a sharp rejection of the traditional connector will entail a quantum leap in the entire technology industry, motivating manufacturers to create more convenient ways of transmitting audio signals.

For those who want to continue using a headset with a 3.5 mm jack, the manufacturers have provided an adapter. However, if you have curved headphone jacks, even a small adapter becomes inconvenient. The 7 was the first Apple model to be used only with headphones that support a digital Lightning connector. An alternative is wireless Bluetooth headphones. However, not all manufacturers can boast of device stability, support High Quality communication.

What's the innovation: the stuffing of the AirPods headphones

The new wireless earbuds for the IPhone 7 are a premium alternative to standard wired EarPods. They have a built-in W1 processor, paired with two accelerometers. The first of its kind, it is built to maintain a stable connection and intelligent sound reproduction. The device must be purchased separately: it will not come with a smartphone.

The set includes a miniature case, which is a portable charging station, and a Lightning interface. The case is simple and easy to use. The streamlined shape and smooth, gliding texture make the case easy to reach from any pocket without snagging or damaging it. The case is designed in such a way that you will have to try very hard to break the cover. The headphones can be easily removed from the case. Putting them in just one swipe: The AirPods are magnetized and you can be sure they won't fall out or break.

AirPods look like regular in-ear headphones with legs, but no wires. The design is ergonomic and well thought out. The design is balanced, the earbuds fit snugly in your ear and will stay there as you run and jump. At the same time, they are not bulky and do not give the impression of cotton wool stuffed into the ear.

AirPods have two microphones built into the feet. When you get a call on your phone, the headphones understand this: they recognize the vibration and the sound source, cut off all unnecessary noise during the conversation and stop the player. To launch Siri on the gadget, just double-tap on the earpiece. V IPhone settings 7 double touch function can be changed.

AirPods are equipped with optical sensors: the headphones know when you put them in your ears and start playing music. When you take out one or both earbuds, the music stops.

How to charge and connect the device

Autonomous work is 5 hours. A portable case allows you to extend their work up to 24 hours. The charged case has a built-in battery: if you put the headphones in it for 15 minutes, you will get a charge that will last for 3 hours of music playback. The case is recharged via a Lightning cable.

The iPhone 7 will connect the headphones to itself: just bring the case to the gadget. The portable case is synchronized with everyone Apple devices... No need to go into settings, turn on Bluetooth, connect devices, enter passwords. In a second, your gadget will connect to AirPods and display their status, charge level.

Apple's new AirPods, made for the iPhone 7, embody the autonomy and freedom of the future. Engineers have made them as versatile as possible for the human ear, ensuring the natural position of the device and the correct distribution of sound streams.

The 3.5mm audio jack has been present in the world famous iPhones since the first model in 2007. And judging by latest news The current iPhone 6S and 6S Plus are the last on this list to feature a 3.5mm jack. The next, seventh generation of smartphones is expected to have only one Lightening connector, which will combine two functions at once: charging the device and outputting sound to headphones.

Due to the fact that it was planned to leave only one connector on the case, for a long time neither experts nor various analysts could find an explanation for how Apple would solve the problem of the lack of a 3.5 mm audio jack. Some said that in the absence of the old audio jack, the Cupertinians would release a new headset that would connect via Lightening. Others expressed an opinion about wireless headset working with a smartphone via Bluetooth. The well-known publication MacOtakara, specializing in mobile electronics, received "insider" information that Apple still found a way to compensate for the lack of a second connector - to supply a separate adapter with the iPhone that connects to Lightening. The output will be a regular 3.5 mm jack, through which you can freely use headphones and other audio equipment.

Such claims are by no means unfounded. About two weeks ago, the Computex Taipei 2016 exhibition was held in Taiwan, where manufacturers presented exactly these adapters connecting the 3.5 mm interface with Lightening. From here, we can safely assume that there is an adapter included with the iPhone 7, easily solving the problem lack of a regular headphone jack.

In addition, for several months information about the built-in memory on new iPhone 7, the maximum figure of which will be 256 GB instead of the limit on this moment 128 GB - this information was also confirmed at the exhibition. The presence of two speakers at once turned out to be true - they will be located symmetrically, one of which will take the place of the traditional audio jack on the left side. At the same time, users will not be able to enjoy the stereo sound that many are waiting for. It is assumed that the paired speakers will only produce monaural sound.

However, do not forget that the "insider" data described above on the new generation of smartphones from Apple applies only to the iPhone 7 Plus with a diagonal of 5.5 inches. As for the "standard" 4.7-inch iPhone 7, information about the built-in memory of 256 GB and the second speaker has not yet been specified. It is also important to remember the following: to date, not a single news or concept has been confirmed by official sources of the company from Cupertino, which means that all this is just guesswork and assumptions that are likely to come true.

At its annual presentation at the Bill Graham Civic Auditorium, Apple unveiled the next generation of smartphones: the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus.

Main characteristics of devices:

The main features of the new iPhone models there will be several things at once. First, the previously unknown water resistance: the smartphone is protected from dust and moisture getting inside the case according to the ip67 standard.

Secondly, the 3.5mm headphone jack has been removed from the device. Now you will have to listen to music through the Lightning connector, through which charging also takes place. Especially for this, Apple has developed new wireless headphones, but you won't have to give up Lightning either: the iPhone 7 comes with a special adapter “from Lightning to minijack”. Also, the smartphone has built-in stereo speakers on the front of the case.

iPhone 7 received the best camera among all Apple devices: 12 megapixels with f 1 / 1.8 aperture and OIS. In front camera installed 7 megapixels. The iPhone 7 Plus will have two cameras. One of them is wide-angle, and the other is with a long-focus lens that "brings" the picture closer. You can switch between cameras while shooting. In addition, the iPhone 7 has gotten rid of the minimum 16GB storage. It was replaced by 32 GB and the maximum increased to 256 GB. The line of colors of the iPhone case has changed a little: the shade of Space Gray has disappeared, and Jet Black has appeared.

Besides, Home button now has a Force Touch function without having to press it.

When will the iPhone 7 be released and how much will it cost?

The average cost of the iPhone will be $ 649 for the iPhone 7 32 GB, the iPhone 7 Plus will cost more - starting at $ 749. Russia has entered the second wave of distribution of the smartphone from Apple, and it will be on sale starting from September 23rd. In the countries of the first wave - from September 16.

EarPods Wireless Headphones

Included with the iPhone 7, Apple showed off a demo of the new wireless earbuds that should erase any mention of the 3.5mm jack. The headphones come with a special case that charges the headphones. This case serves as a portable headphone charger. The EarPods themselves will work without recharging for about five hours, and the case for them - about a day. The headphones are able to work in conjunction with a smartphone, smart watch Apple Watch and all Apple devices via iCloud. You can control them using the voice assistant Siri. The device also supports a microphone function for conversations.

Apple AirPods will cost $ 159.

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Quite a little time has passed since the iPhone seven began to be sold in Russia, and many fans of "apple" products had a question, is it worth buying this version of the phone. An overview of the configuration of the new device of the seventh model, given below, will help to determine the decision. Also, you will learn a lot about the features of the appearance. Apple iPhone 7.

The set of additions to the new device differs from the bundles for the previous versions of iPhones from Apple. The differences are not dramatic, but, nevertheless, it is worth paying attention to them.

First, the type of packaging has changed. On the front side of the box, an image of the back of the smartphone appeared.

Variants of the seven, made in black, come in a black box. This is a non-standard solution for Apple devices, but quite successful. The rest of the models are sold in white boxes.

Inside the box, on top of the device, the manufacturer has put the user's manual. This document has been carefully placed in an envelope. The design of the document, in comparison with the previous version, has changed, and now resembles an analogue from an Apple watch.

Under the instruction is the device itself, covered protective films, charging, Lightning cable, headphones, adapter, connector. And the latter goes white for smartphones of all colors. It should be noted that in combination with a black gadget, this does not look very nice.

The adapter is small in size and looks fragile. His whole appearance seems to tell the user that he must be handled carefully, otherwise he can easily break. This is exactly what you should do, because the price of this component in official store Apple is quite high and is approaching 1000 rubles. It would not be superfluous to say that it is better not to use the Chinese counterfeits that have flooded the market. The device may simply not accept such an adapter, and the user will waste money in vain.

IPhone 7 appearance: features

Since the package includes the mobile device itself, we will characterize the design features of the new device. As the first users of the seven say, after the first communication with the gadget, the first reaction is surprise. Why it happens? The fact is that with insignificant external differences from the sixth iPhone, the sensations of the new device seem to be completely different. And the main advantage of the seven that the user sees is the amazing integrity of the case.

Such a property as integrity is provided by several points. First, the antenna inserts are positioned alternatively, i. E. below and above back cover... If you look closely at the black version of the 7, these lines can be overlooked. One gets the feeling that they are not there at all. And if you look closely at the models in light shades - pink, gold and silver shades, these inserts, although noticeable, are not very striking due to the good location.

As in the previous version of the device, iPhone case 7 is made of a material such as aluminum. But the surface is more pleasant and smoother to the touch. At the same time, the phone does not slip in the hand even without a cover and it is rather difficult to drop it.

Of the minuses, we can note the fact that fingerprints remain on the back of the smartphone, but cleaning these marks is not a big problem at all.

The camera of the seven has become much larger than that of previous versions Apple gadgets. As before, it sticks out a little from the body of the device and looks a little rough and massive. But, nevertheless, this feature does not spoil appearance gadget. If in smartphone models 6 and 6S the camera protruding from the body did not look quite appropriate, then in sevens everything is completely different. The camera does not cause any inconvenience to the user.

Disadvantages of iPhone 7

Despite the presence of many advantages, the new device has some disadvantages. And they relate precisely to the appearance of the device and its configuration. Considering that most consumers buy iPhones because of their status rather than functionality, design and packaging are very important. Next, let's try to figure out what, in fact, are the main disadvantages of the seven according to the specified criteria.

Despite the short period iPhone sales 7 in our country, many owners of this device model from Apple managed to highlight the main shortcomings in its design and equipment, namely:

• Somewhat outdated design. Most of the owners of the gadget are sure that the appearance of the phones of the "apple" company has remained practically the same as it was 3 years ago.
• The lack of a black onyx model in the budgetary configuration of the smartphone.
• Marked case, or rather, its back. As mentioned above, fingerprints remain on the case.
• Also, the case is easily scratched even with slight mechanical stress.
• The seven has no middle grade. She is either small or top-end. The average is not given. What should a user who prefers a "golden mean" do? The manufacturer does not provide an answer to this question.

At the 2016 presentation, Apple introduced not only the seventh generation of iconic smartphones, but also wireless headphones for the iPhone 7.

Cupertino decided to completely change the concept of connecting a headset to a phone. There is no 3.5 mm jack.

For an alternative, it was suggested to use the original wired headphones that connect to the Lightning port, or AirPods.

Let's take a closer look at how wireless headphones work and why they should be used instead of a regular headset.

Content:

Equipment

The set of headphones includes a minimum number of items. At first glance, the contents of the box will seem scarce for such a considerable cost of the product, however, there is everything you need for comfortable work.

The box itself is made of durable cardboard, which many users prefer to use as additional storage space for the headset.

The package includes:

• Case. He is also a charger;
• Lightning cable;
• User manual.

To recharge the earbuds, simply place them in a plastic case. Note that you need to use the Lightning cable to pre-charge the case battery.

Appearance

Outwardly, the new headset is very similar to the usual wired EarPods headphones.

As for the form, wireless device slightly thicker and better "sits" in the ears. The engineers first of all made sure that the chance of losing the gadget while wearing it was minimized.

More 3D view of the headphones is explained not only by the desire to make them reliable, but also by the presence of a built-in battery, microphone and a large number of other parts that are responsible for the interaction of the gadget with mobile devices.

One of the main components of the headphones is the W1 chip, which completely controls the operation of the headset - from controlling the charge level to connecting with any device.

Also, a proximity sensor is installed in the headphones. Its task is to determine if the headphones are inserted into the user's ears.

The appearance of the plastic box Internet users have already dubbed it as "a kind of dental floss box." In fact, the shape of such a cover is very practical and convenient.

Inside the box for each of the earbuds there is a special compartment that fixes them firmly and at the same time charges them.

As soon as you place the headset in the plastic case, it automatically recharges. The bock works according to the usual principle, so you first need to charge it, and then put the headphones inside.

It should be noted that the headphones are fixed in a plastic box with a magnet that is built into the bottom of the box.

Thus, they will never fall out of the storage location, unless with a strong impact on a hard surface.

There is practically no play in the case cover, and the hinge itself is made of metal for even greater reliability. Also, the lid is closed with a built-in magnet.

Price

AirPods do not belong to the category of democratic gadgets. In other words, this is a normal thing for Apple products. In Russia, you can buy headphones at official points of sale for 13,000 rubles .

On American sites, the scene is 159 dollars .

The cost is really impressive, however, for your money you will get really high-quality headphones that cannot be compared with the well-known models of Bluetooth headsets from, or.

If you lose one of the earbuds, it can be purchased separately for $ 69. This price includes only one earphone, no plastic box and charging cable.

Device support

The presented wireless headphones work with both new and earlier generations of smartphones and tablets from Apple.

The official list of supported devices is as follows:

With the release of AirPods, Apple decided to go beyond just supporting its devices. The earbuds can be easily connected to any other Android smartphone,. The only difference is functionality cut.

AirPods interact with officially supported devices not only using a Bluetooth connection, but also at the software level of the OS.

With "non-native" gadgets, there is no function of connecting through the menu or instantly stopping the track after disconnecting the headset.

How do they work?

The way AirPods work is pretty simple. You turn on Bluetooth phone and the devices will automatically connect to each other. Using a wireless headset, you can listen to music, record sound, make calls.

No additional adapters are required. The only thing you should pay attention to is the charging level of the headphones.

They turn off immediately after the battery runs out. To recharge, just place the headset in a plastic case.

Built-in sensors and diodes

On the edges of each of the earbuds, two sensors are visible, with the help of which the device "understands" when the user inserts it into the ear or puts it on recharging.

To stop playback, just put one of the headphones aside. To "trick" the gadget, you can hide it in the palm of your hand.

And the microphone interacts perfectly with each other for incoming and outgoing calls. Sound incoming call automatically redirected to the headset.

There is a diode inside the charging case, with which you can monitor the status of the headset without connecting it to a smartphone. If the LED starts blinking red, you need to put the headphones on to recharge. The activation of the charging process is indicated by the green light of the diode.

Connecting to iPhone

Let's take a look at how to set up your first wireless headphone connection to your iPhone.

First, make sure that on mobile device installed or more a new version firmware. Older versions operating system do not support interaction with headphones.

Apple has organized the most convenient and fast interaction between the phone and the headset. The user only needs to charge the plastic headphone box, put the headset in it and charge it.

Follow the instructions:

• When the headphones are at least a little charged, unlock your smartphone, place it near the docking station and turn on Bluetooth;
• On iPhone screen a dialog box will appear immediately from the data of the discovered AirPods;
• Click on "Connect";

• The connection will take less than a second. As a result, the screen will display detailed information about the headset. In this window, you can control the remaining battery life of both the plastic buck itself and the headphones. To start using AirPods click on the "Finish" button.

Now you can play any music or video on your phone. The sound will be played through the headphones. If they call you, the gadget will automatically turn off the music and turn on the built-in microphone.

Also, users noted an interesting feature of the wireless headphones. AirPods are capable of syncing with alarms. When the signal is triggered, it plays from both the phone's speakers and headphones.

Control features

If the user pulls out one earbud from their ears, music playback will be automatically paused ... Great solution from Apple, because we often take one of the wired headphones out of our ears to hear the interlocutor. With AirPods, the song, video, will be paused, and you can hear the interlocutor without skipping a track or taking your smartphone out of your pocket.

Removing all earbuds from your ears ends file playback .

To select wireless headphones as a sound source, click on the microphone icon and in the list that opens, click on AirPods. Now speak any command and wait for its execution.

All incoming calls are automatically routed to AirPods. For outgoing calls, the user can select the talk mode. At the dialing stage, there is a button to switch between iPhone speakers and a wireless headset.

Connect to Apple Watch

AirPods work not only with smartphones and tablets, but also with smartwatches from Apple. You can connect a wireless headset to any watch model, regardless of its generation. You only need to update your IOS firmware to version 10 or 11.

Many users prefer to use AirPods with Apple Watch. since in combination, these two devices work as a full-fledged music player convenient to take with you to the gym or on a trip.

Before connecting headphones, we recommend downloading music and adding it to the watch's memory. To do this, add your favorite tracks to the "Music" section on your iPhone / iPad and sync your watch with your phone. In the window "My watch" select a field "Music" and set up communication with the smartphone.

Remember! The phone and smartwatch data will only sync if the watch is connected to a charger.

Follow the instructions:

1 Make sure the headphones are charged;

2 In the clock settings window click on the "Bluetooth" field and in the section available devices select AirPods;

3 On your watch, go to the main menu and click on the "Music" application icon;

4 In the playback source selection field click on the headphone icon;

5 Play any music track and enjoy the wireless headset.

Connecting with Android devices

One of the benefits of Apple's wireless headset is that it interacts with the devices that work. To connect the gadget to the headphones, just open the phone settings, go to the Bluetooth settings window and select AirPods from the list of available devices.

It should be noted that the work of the headset with third-party operating systems may be accompanied by small background noise immediately after connecting the headset.

Sound

The AirPods sound much better than the EarPods. The hardware component of a wireless headset differs significantly from its wired counterpart.

Despite the fact that everyone is distinguished by the presence of noise, Apple managed to create a model that is free of these shortcomings (if you use a headset with compatible Apple technology).

AirPods users report a more "matte" and crisp sound when compared to wired headphones. Testing the sound of music of different genres and directions showed that the bass is heard well, the performer's vocals are clean, and acoustic tracks and classical melodies are reproduced in a spacious and pleasant way for the listener.

The playback quality is the same for music from your library, as well as for files from streaming services and third-party sites.

Time of work and experience of use

Apple says the headphone runtime is in activity mode reaches 5 hours ... As you know, company representatives have never tried to exaggerate the capabilities of their devices.

AirPods users really note that the headphones run out after 5 hours of continuous listening to music.

In 5 hours, you can listen to an average of 5 music albums, which is an excellent indicator for the autonomy of a wireless headset.

Function "Fast charging" allows you to fully charge the headset in 15-20 minutes. You can view the battery and dock status indicator by connecting headphones to your phone.

It should be noted that AirPods not protected from moisture ... Testing has shown that the headset does not break when walking in the rain or after going to the gym. But you do not need to swim with headphones - this will lead them to an unrepairable condition.

Some users note that the strong magnet makes the headphones difficult to pull out. It will not be possible to do this with one hand, because first you need to turn the plastic holder down and pull strongly on the headphones.

In general, they do not cause discomfort and provide a secure mount for the gadget.

The design of the gadget does not imply strong sound insulation, so you should not expect a vacuum effect from the headphones. Even when the volume of the song being played is strong, you will hear voices reasonably well in a crowded place.

The inconvenience of using Siri in a crowded place should also be noted. If you control the assistant through a headset and are in a crowded place, the commands will be poorly recognized, because AirPods will simultaneously record the voices of other people and extraneous noises.

Many users also note the convenience of the headphones' fully automatic operation. They don't need to be turned on or off all the time. The gadget itself will understand when to stop playing or pause the track.

Find AirPods

If you do not put the headphones in a plastic box, you can lose them on the very first day after purchase. Each of the headphones is not physically connected in any way, and therefore it is more difficult to find them.

Especially for the purpose of searching for a headset, Apple has developed the Find AirPods function (similar to Find iPhone). The online service tracks the position of your headset on the map in real time.

Note that the location of the gadget is marked only at the moment when it is fixed as connected to an iPhone, iPad or smart watch. If you dropped the headset somewhere on the street, you will not be able to find its exact position.

If the headset is still connected to the smartphone and is within 15 meters from it, you can play any track and