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0 pointsshantara7mo ago0 comments

I decided to postpone an iPhone upgrade for another year rather than be forced to use iOS 26 without a downgrade option. This is the only way to send a signal.

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seemaze7mo ago

I upgraded iOS after I discovered that the AirPods Pro 3 lose native integration with iOS 18 and macOS 15. Hated it so much, I sent the AirPods Pro 3 back for discounted AirPods Pro 2 and am considering trading my upgraded iPhone in for the latest model I can get on iOS 18.

I'm going to ride iOS 18 and macOS 15 into the sunset and then leave the Apple ecosystem.

shantaraOP7mo ago

Thanks, that’s very good to know. I was actually eyeing the new AirPods, and it didn’t even occur to me that their functionality is tied to the iOS version. Now they’ve become just another thing to skip.

seemaze7mo ago

They still work as generic Bluetooth earphones, including ANC and transparency, but they don’t show up in FindMy and you can’t control case charging sounds or notification volume.

shantaraOP7mo ago

These extra proprietary features are the main reason to pick AirPods over some non-Apple headphones.

orloffm7mo ago

No, the way to send a signal is to buy it and return.

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seemaze7mo ago

I'm going to ride iOS 18 and macOS 15 into the sunset and then leave the Apple ecosystem.

shantaraOP7mo ago

seemaze7mo ago

They still work as generic Bluetooth earphones, including ANC and transparency, but they don’t show up in FindMy and you can’t control case charging sounds or notification volume.

shantaraOP7mo ago

These extra proprietary features are the main reason to pick AirPods over some non-Apple headphones.

orloffm7mo ago

No, the way to send a signal is to buy it and return.

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