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Apple AirPods: 7 key new features explained

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By Victor Hristov

Updated: Dec 13, 2016, 4:26 PM

After a nearly two-month delay, the Apple AirPods, a set of $160 wireless earbuds that show the company's idea of a cordless audio future, are available for everyone to order.

It's a good time to freshen up our minds on what makes the AirPods special.

After all, $160 is approaching the territory of higher-end headphones, so expectations are high that these new weird-looking buds will not only connect effortlessly, but will also sound great.

Apple AirPods: 7 key new features explained

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Victor, a seasoned mobile technology expert, has spent over a decade at PhoneArena, exploring the depths of mobile photography and reviewing hundreds of smartphones across Android and iOS ecosystems. His passion for technology, coupled with his extensive knowledge of smartphone cameras and battery life, has positioned him as a leading voice in the mobile tech industry.

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