Thenew, second-generation AirPods ($199 as tested) feature better battery life, hands-free Siri access, and an optional wireless charging case. From an audio standpoint, they deliver similar ControlSpatial Audio and head tracking. When you watch a supported show or movie, make a FaceTime call, or listen to supported music on your device, AirPods (3rd generation), AirPods Pro (all generations), and AirPods Max use Spatial Audio and head tracking to create an immersive theater-like environment with sound that surrounds you. 2 Adaptive EQ and Spatial Audio. While Apple uses a new low-distortion driver to provide powerful bass and crisp high frequencies on the new AirPods, it still relies on computation audio to enhance your listening experience. The third-generation AirPods feature Adaptive EQ and Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking, just like the AirPods Appleis doubling down on the AirPods' hearing aid features. But if like me your hearing isn't what it used to be, the AirPods Pro 3 could turn out to be a genuinely life-changing bit of hardware. Androidusers can also take advantage of the playback controls for both AirPods and AirPods Pro. For regular AirPods, double-tap the stem to play or pause audio as needed. On AirPods Pro, all of the controls work as follows: press once to play/pause, double-press to skip forward, triple-press to skip backward, press-and-hold to control QuickLinks How to Pair Your AirPods or AirPods Pro to iPhone and iPad How to Know Your AirPods or AirPods Pro Charge Status How to Customize Your Applesells the AirPods 3 alongside the second-generation AirPods, which have become the low-cost AirPods option at $129. The second-generation AirPods feature the older AirPods design. AirPods Atthe same time, the AirPods 3 still have more to offer than the AirPods 2, which lack features like water resistance, adaptive EQ and spatial audio with head-tracking. David Carnoy/CNET Apple 5U14ZY.

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