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0 pointsAceJohnny29y ago0 comments

I was really curious how they'd handle wireless audio. In my experience, Bluetooth is slow to pair, connect, and glitchy in common environments. So I find it very indicative that the new Airpods do not mention Bluetooth, and the Beats Solo3 cryptically mentions "Connections: Bluetooth, Wireless" on its product page [1]. Sadly, I don't expect them to open their tech to 3rd parties soon :(

[1] http://www.apple.com/shop/product/MNEN2LL/A/beats-solo3-wire...

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ihuman9y ago

From the video, I got the impression they're using their own custom radio solution, that allows them to more easily pair. We don't know much about the reliability of the new mechanism, however.

Edit: I am wrong

cududa9y ago

The keynote addresses this. It is indeed a new wireless format

ihuman9y ago

I was wrong. According go the apple website it uses Bluetooth.

kalleboo9y ago

http://www.apple.com/shop/product/MMEF2AM/A/airpods

Connections

AirPods: Bluetooth

It's also compatible with old iPhones going back to the 5, so it can't be anything too custom. My bet is it's Bluetooth but a custom profile and custom pairing.

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0 pointsAceJohnny29y ago0 comments

[1] http://www.apple.com/shop/product/MNEN2LL/A/beats-solo3-wire...

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ihuman9y ago

From the video, I got the impression they're using their own custom radio solution, that allows them to more easily pair. We don't know much about the reliability of the new mechanism, however.

Edit: I am wrong

cududa9y ago

The keynote addresses this. It is indeed a new wireless format

ihuman9y ago

I was wrong. According go the apple website it uses Bluetooth.

kalleboo9y ago

http://www.apple.com/shop/product/MMEF2AM/A/airpods

Connections

AirPods: Bluetooth

It's also compatible with old iPhones going back to the 5, so it can't be anything too custom. My bet is it's Bluetooth but a custom profile and custom pairing.

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