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I disagree with author here. I wish I didn’t, because that would mean that customers are much more aware than they really are. In reality I doubt that adding th

by Otek 1y ago

I disagree with author here. I wish I didn’t, because that would mean that customers are much more aware than they really are. In reality I doubt that adding those features to existing models had any impact on sales at all. If Apple had data that people would buy headphones for those features, they would 100% made them exclusive. AirPods are just the best in its class, that’s why people are buying them.

pyman 1y ago
I was forced to buy them. I was happy with my first generation AirPods, until one night they automatically upgraded to the latest firmware, which had a bug and they stopped working.
- Jtsummers 1y ago
  > I was forced to buy them Who held the gun to your head?
  - pyman 1y ago
    Tim Cook sent me a firmware update overnight. After that, kappom! He also locked me into the Apple ecosystem, and I've been trying to escape since 2020, but no luck so far. The AirPods Pro and watch pulled me right back in. Unfortunately, these gadgets work too well with my ridiculously overpriced iPhone.
    - Jtsummers 1y ago
      > He also locked me into the Apple ecosystem, and I've been trying to escape since 2020, but no luck so far. You made a choice, you could have made different choices. You can still make different choices. You have agency, exercise it instead of complaining that Tim Cook is locking you to an ecosystem that you can freely leave at any time.
      - pyman 1y ago
        I've got options, but not always a real choice. Most ecosystems are designed to lock you in. I tried other things, like Sony earbuds, but they didn't integrate properly with the OS, Apple didn't allow it. Tried another watch, same thing. So, options? Yes. Real choice? Not really. Did I mention I also have around 10 AirTags? I'm trying to get rid of those too, but it hasn't been easy
staplers 1y ago
they would 100% made them exclusive They sort of are with how quickly they connect and remember devices. If you've ever used non-apple bluetooth headphones, pairing can be ever so slightly slower and more cumbersome (not by a lot mind you). That 1-2 second difference paired with the system notification "your apple brand headphones are connected to another device do you wish to override?" can save a bit of headache if you're using them all day and switching a lot. I know it was enough for me to prioritize their airpods over others that do the same.
RandomThoughts3 1y ago
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by Otek 1y ago

pyman 1y ago

I was forced to buy them. I was happy with my first generation AirPods, until one night they automatically upgraded to the latest firmware, which had a bug and they stopped working.

Jtsummers 1y ago
> I was forced to buy them Who held the gun to your head?
- pyman 1y ago
  Tim Cook sent me a firmware update overnight. After that, kappom! He also locked me into the Apple ecosystem, and I've been trying to escape since 2020, but no luck so far. The AirPods Pro and watch pulled me right back in. Unfortunately, these gadgets work too well with my ridiculously overpriced iPhone.
  - Jtsummers 1y ago
    > He also locked me into the Apple ecosystem, and I've been trying to escape since 2020, but no luck so far. You made a choice, you could have made different choices. You can still make different choices. You have agency, exercise it instead of complaining that Tim Cook is locking you to an ecosystem that you can freely leave at any time.
    - pyman 1y ago
      I've got options, but not always a real choice. Most ecosystems are designed to lock you in. I tried other things, like Sony earbuds, but they didn't integrate properly with the OS, Apple didn't allow it. Tried another watch, same thing. So, options? Yes. Real choice? Not really. Did I mention I also have around 10 AirTags? I'm trying to get rid of those too, but it hasn't been easy

staplers 1y ago

they would 100% made them exclusive They sort of are with how quickly they connect and remember devices. If you've ever used non-apple bluetooth headphones, pairing can be ever so slightly slower and more cumbersome (not by a lot mind you). That 1-2 second difference paired with the system notification "your apple brand headphones are connected to another device do you wish to override?" can save a bit of headache if you're using them all day and switching a lot. I know it was enough for me to prioritize their airpods over others that do the same.

RandomThoughts3 1y ago

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