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I didn't hate my iPhone 7+ because I could use the regular headphones with the adapter. It was definitely a pain point though. But I must say, after I got my a

I didn't hate my iPhone 7+ because I could use the regular headphones with the adapter. It was definitely a pain point though. But I must say, after I got my airpods, my usage habits have changed. That is how wireless headphones should be. Heck I have never used even the wired headphones as often as I use the Airpods. Seriously, if you don't intend to use Airpods like wireless headphones all the time, its going to be a pita to use a headphone jackless phone. As of now, there's no Bluetooth headphones out there that comes close to the amazing UX of Airpods. So think about buying that jackless phone based on how you intend to use it. Airpods will make a huge difference.

mdekkers 9y ago
the amazing UX of Airpods Genuinely curious. What is so amazing about it?
- calvinbhai 9y ago
  1) I never liked wireless bt headphones earlier because they'd still tangle (like the Bose Bluetooth wirelsss which has a wire/strap connecting the two 2) I don't have to think about charging the headphones, with a dinky small usb chord, which I had to carry with the Bose. The Airpods charging case actually makes a big difference in the whole UX of Airpods. You use it as a storage case. But it charges the Airpods. I charge the chase once or twice a week when I remember to charge it. 3) It feels so comfortable in ears that i tend to forget that I'm wearing the Airpods. The only other earphones that were as comfy, were the ones from Bose with the silicone ear tips. 4) seemless pairing and switching between devices (Mac and iPhone) makes it even more amazing to use. (Certain apps on Mac though have a problem working well with the BT headsets, so I hate the MBP for that)
  - mdekkers 9y ago
    So the amazing UX comes down to a clever charging case, and comfy in-ear experience? Point 1 is a statement about your other headphones, not the airpods; Point 4 is ambiguous. That isn't really enough for me to say "lets ditch wired headphones". Here is my "Amazing UX" list: My headphones always work, across an incredibly wide variety of devices. Phones, Tablets, TV's, stereo systems, mixing consoles in studios. Basically, if it can reproduce sound, there is a near to 100% chance my headphones will work with it. never have to charge. I literally never have to worry about charging them, or battery life, or fancy charging cases (that would need to be kept on a charger) or anything like that. extreme comfort - in-ears don't do it for me, and cause me ear infections. I used to own a pair of custom-fit etymotic in-ears that would give me the comfort and quality I wanted, and would fit under my motorcycle helmet, but after a while ear infections started coming up, and my physician advised me that in-ears were not for me. superb quality - I enjoy listening to Sennheiser HD-280, HD650 or when traveling, the HD4.20s, and when the mood takes me, the AKG K701. I'm not an audiophile or sound quality snob, but once you have heard good quality playback through a pair of high quality earphones it is really difficult to listen to something else. never have to worry about using them - I plug them in, put them on my head. Done - a UX so slick and smooth, I never even have to think about it. I really don't understand why phonebuilders are getting rid of jacks. I know I won't be joining the ranks of wireless headphone users.
    - calvinbhai 9y ago
      I know quite a few who dont like the new in ear shape of apple headphones (and they swear by the old round ones). For them, Airpods will be an issue. But in my case I'm fine with no headphone jack iff there's something like Airpods with me and I think the lightning adapter is a good compromise. I'm sure those who love their wired headphones wont agree with me. If number of phone buyers who don't care about using wired headphones (like me) is >> ṭhose who care (like you) then headphone jack will die.

mdekkers 9y ago

the amazing UX of Airpods Genuinely curious. What is so amazing about it?

calvinbhai 9y ago
1) I never liked wireless bt headphones earlier because they'd still tangle (like the Bose Bluetooth wirelsss which has a wire/strap connecting the two 2) I don't have to think about charging the headphones, with a dinky small usb chord, which I had to carry with the Bose. The Airpods charging case actually makes a big difference in the whole UX of Airpods. You use it as a storage case. But it charges the Airpods. I charge the chase once or twice a week when I remember to charge it. 3) It feels so comfortable in ears that i tend to forget that I'm wearing the Airpods. The only other earphones that were as comfy, were the ones from Bose with the silicone ear tips. 4) seemless pairing and switching between devices (Mac and iPhone) makes it even more amazing to use. (Certain apps on Mac though have a problem working well with the BT headsets, so I hate the MBP for that)
- mdekkers 9y ago
  So the amazing UX comes down to a clever charging case, and comfy in-ear experience? Point 1 is a statement about your other headphones, not the airpods; Point 4 is ambiguous. That isn't really enough for me to say "lets ditch wired headphones". Here is my "Amazing UX" list: My headphones always work, across an incredibly wide variety of devices. Phones, Tablets, TV's, stereo systems, mixing consoles in studios. Basically, if it can reproduce sound, there is a near to 100% chance my headphones will work with it. never have to charge. I literally never have to worry about charging them, or battery life, or fancy charging cases (that would need to be kept on a charger) or anything like that. extreme comfort - in-ears don't do it for me, and cause me ear infections. I used to own a pair of custom-fit etymotic in-ears that would give me the comfort and quality I wanted, and would fit under my motorcycle helmet, but after a while ear infections started coming up, and my physician advised me that in-ears were not for me. superb quality - I enjoy listening to Sennheiser HD-280, HD650 or when traveling, the HD4.20s, and when the mood takes me, the AKG K701. I'm not an audiophile or sound quality snob, but once you have heard good quality playback through a pair of high quality earphones it is really difficult to listen to something else. never have to worry about using them - I plug them in, put them on my head. Done - a UX so slick and smooth, I never even have to think about it. I really don't understand why phonebuilders are getting rid of jacks. I know I won't be joining the ranks of wireless headphone users.
  - calvinbhai 9y ago
    I know quite a few who dont like the new in ear shape of apple headphones (and they swear by the old round ones). For them, Airpods will be an issue. But in my case I'm fine with no headphone jack iff there's something like Airpods with me and I think the lightning adapter is a good compromise. I'm sure those who love their wired headphones wont agree with me. If number of phone buyers who don't care about using wired headphones (like me) is >> ṭhose who care (like you) then headphone jack will die.