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In 1891, a French engineer named Ernest Mercadier patented what he called a “bi-telephone”. This would prove to be the first recorded version of in-ear headphones. Light-weight and portable, they closely resemble IEMs we use today. It's quite a good feat, considering it was around 130 years ago! -
Like the AirPods Pro and AirPods Max, the AirPods (3rd generation) is compatible with Apple's Spatial Audio and head tracking. Spatial audio with Dolby Atmos is Apple's version of 3D sound and it uses head-tracking technology to create a more realistic, immersive experience with music and movies. -
The AirPods shrunk in size for the third generation, so we're not expecting a major visual overhaul for AirPods 4 in that regard, nor do we expect a drastic change for the charge case (other than the USB-C port) -
What year is 2nd generation AirPods?
2019
On March 20, 2019, Apple released the second-generation AirPods, which feature the H1 chip, longer talk time, and hands-free "Hey Siri" support.