Quick! Tell me what the AirPods and Apple’s upcoming XR headset have in common? If you said “the word Pro”, you wouldn’t be technically wrong — and, quite honestly, I was hoping you’d say that — but actually, there is more to it than that.
And, frankly, that’s a great thing. The Vision Pro is probably going to end up being one of the best VR headsets of 2024, and the AirPods are already one of the best wireless earbuds that you can get, regardless of if you’re an Android or an iOS user.
So! Of course this has to do with Apple’s latest online event, where the iPhone 15 series of flagships was revealed. Because the Big A also showcased a brand new version of the AirPods Pro and they come with a feature that both audiophiles and XR fans can appreciate:
At this point, the question of “Will the Vision Pro even let you use headphones?!” has been raised a couple of hundred times and it’s great that we can finally put the debate to rest, even if we still don’t know if the AirPods Max can be used too.
Because, I mean, if it’s not aesthetically obvious why anyone would do that, then it would be very difficult to explain.
But never mind all of that: lossless audio! What’s that and why is it important? Well, basically, it's listening to a compressed file as if it was not compressed. Or, in other words: without any sort of loss regarding quality.
So, if you want to enjoy a movie or music, or a game, this is the most top-tier optimal variant that you can go with. It’s why vinyl collecting is still a thing: because it provides a lossless experience (which may vary depending on the hardware that produces the sound, but oh well).
Given that the AirPods Pro have been stated to also get a ton of new features such as Adaptive Audio and Personalized Volume, is it farfetched to imagine that the earbuds may work in tandem with the Vision Pro to unlock new XR-exclusive features? I hope so and when 2024 comes around and the headset gets released, we’ll know for sure.
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Stan, also known as Stako, is a smartphone enthusiast who loves exploring the limits of Android customization. His journey with mobile tech began with the Nokia 5110 and evolved with devices like the BlackBerry 9350 Curve and Samsung Galaxy A4. Despite his love for Android, he holds equal respect for Apple, considering the iPhone 4s as a significant milestone in mobile tech. Stan started his writing career early, contributing to MetalWorld, and harbors a passion for creative writing. Beyond smartphones, he's interested in photography, design, composition, and gaming, often preferring solo projects to hone his objective thinking. He's also an avid student of open-source technology and consoles, with a special fondness for the Pebble Watch, Arduboy, and Playdate.
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