Perhaps it's not someone's fault for not delivering, but it very well could be an engineering/technical issue through Beta or manufacturing.
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Perhaps it's not someone's fault for not delivering, but it very well could be an engineering/technical issue through Beta or manufacturing.
Easily backordered into February when released. My thoughts are these won't debut until after the New Year. But a lot of customers are watching in the shadows for these to release.
I don't think even Apple knows when they are going to release it. Such a mess.
And I have been thinking what it could be.
They missed the original launch date, they missed the Black Friday and they will sure miss the Christmas. Even Apple Watch was released 6 months after it was announced.
And I have been thinking what it could be.
- Some thinks it could be the BT connection but W1 chip works on other products without a problem.
- If it was just about "need little more time to make them ready for customers" then I think they would have been out by now.
- This guy in this article says he has been using them for two months with no problems so it really can't be something major
- Did they really think Siri to control volume was good enough and decided it is not after every single reviewer highlighted as a setback? And now perhaps they are changing/adding a sensor for touch/tap volume/track control? And I think this would be unlike Apple.. they could simply add this to version 2 next year.
- Or are they having a mass production problem? This seems likely but they "need more time" statement was a total lie then.
- Or have they really promised more than they can chew? I mean this device promises a lot; easy pairing, no disconnection, multiple sensors, 5 hours batters, good sound quality, inductive charging etc. To be honest these are the reason why I am excited about them. We know Apple is able to deliver this kind of advance tech, I mean look at Apple Watch 2; 2-3 days battery, speaker, great retina screen, multiple sensors including GPS etc.
They missed the original launch date, they missed the Black Friday and they will sure miss the Christmas. Even Apple Watch was released 6 months after it was announced.
I agree with this. Would Apple seriously keep AirPods on their marketing materials in store if they have no plans to release in December? Perhaps yes but it reeks of incompetence.
My gut says they will be released in December. But of course I could be dead wrong.
I don't know if anything has been added for XMAS, the same marketing banner/picture has been at my closest store since the Airpods were announced. I haven't been there recently though.
Interesting. I wasn't aware it was being advertised for Christmas. Then one would think it should be released before hand, that is if you can a get a pair. Apple needs to step it up then.
1) They announce the delay a day before the launch date
2) An they still have the Airpods section on the main page, with unknown shipping date which is really infuriating
3) This all happens during the festive seasons, when ppl are desperately trying to get the best gift items they can
I'M SORRY PEOPLE! BUT THIS WOULDN'T HAVE HAPPENED IF STEVE JOBS WAS ALIVE!!!
2) An they still have the Airpods section on the main page, with unknown shipping date which is really infuriating
3) This all happens during the festive seasons, when ppl are desperately trying to get the best gift items they can
I'M SORRY PEOPLE! BUT THIS WOULDN'T HAVE HAPPENED IF STEVE JOBS WAS ALIVE!!!
Probably had all the promotional material printed and made and no turning back.
I'M SORRY PEOPLE! BUT THIS WOULDN'T HAVE HAPPENED IF STEVE JOBS WAS ALIVE!!!
You clearly didn't wait almost 8 months for a white iPhone 4.
I might be the only one or come to think of AirPods aren't that big of a deal and are they really wireless when to change a track you are going to reach for your iPhone and no I'm not talking to myself (Siri) to turn down the volume that's not a solution.
If anything you got a great alternative which is BeatsX would allow you to do all of that for slightly cheaper and you don't risk of losing an earbud.
Coming soon or fall or winter or next year is a bit of a played out marketing strategy. I'm getting tired of it if they promise to deliver something they better live up to it, come on Apple.
Doesn't this **** go through a fair bit of testing even before the announcement is made?
And to say that something as small as a pair of your already existing EarPods minus the cable got postponed for whatever reason it's a bit of a shame really.
If anything you got a great alternative which is BeatsX would allow you to do all of that for slightly cheaper and you don't risk of losing an earbud.
Coming soon or fall or winter or next year is a bit of a played out marketing strategy. I'm getting tired of it if they promise to deliver something they better live up to it, come on Apple.
Doesn't this **** go through a fair bit of testing even before the announcement is made?
And to say that something as small as a pair of your already existing EarPods minus the cable got postponed for whatever reason it's a bit of a shame really.
See bolded above. The thing is, we don't know what caused the delay. Apple never confirmed this. It could be for a multitude of reasons. It is unfair to the customer base that Apple hasn't apologized or at least acknowledged the delay. But in any case, Apple knows these will sell out. They will likely we backordered for months.
Apparently the Airpods are not even coming out at all. The reason why is because they simply don't work. And they won't be coming out before Christmas because it's already too late.
Proof: https://pjmedia.com/lifestyle/2016/11/26/where-are-those-airpods-we-were-promised-by-apple/
Proof: https://pjmedia.com/lifestyle/2016/11/26/where-are-those-airpods-we-were-promised-by-apple/
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Sure, they'll just throw away the investment and opportunity to make money.
They're delayed, but will come out eventually.
They're delayed, but will come out eventually.
Better to fix any issues before releasing them.
And before anybody says, "Wouldn't have happened under Steve Jobs"
White iPhone 4
And before anybody says, "Wouldn't have happened under Steve Jobs"
White iPhone 4
freepomme isn't very fond of Apple, judging by previous posts.
That said, yes, the Airpods will eventually debut. No, Apple is not abandoning the Airpods.
That said, yes, the Airpods will eventually debut. No, Apple is not abandoning the Airpods.
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So either Apple releases them as soon as possible and faces the consequences and disdain of the "I want it better wahhhh" crowd a la Samsung, or Apple delays release to perfect their envisioned product and faces the whining "I want it now" crowd...
First they said they removed the headphone jack to make way for Airpods. When they realized the Airpods don't actually work, they then came back and said the real reason they removed the headphone jack was to make room for some gyroscope and a thinner design. Apple pulled the old bait and switch that's as old as time itself.
They're not releasing them in 2016. It's too late for that. And if they come back in 2017 and release them, if that happens I'm going to consider that during the release of the iPhone 8. So in my eyes they've been cancelled.
$159 for non working Airpods? This product was doomed from the start.
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How can the Airpods be "Non-working", if they are not even released yet? That makes absolutely no sense. They will be released. You seem very concerned about these, even though you're looking for reasons to chastise Apple and the Airpods. Seems to be a reoccurring theme with you on these forums.
Did you read the link? Go read it. Apparently all of the feedback that Apple got about these Airpods said that the Airpod was abhorrent.
Never has an Apple product been delayed like this and we now know that these Airpods weren't delayed because of manufacturing or because they can't make enough. No, Apple said they don't work. That's what they said
Which when I really started to think about it I've listened to Bluetooth headphones and they do cut out, they're not as reliable as a wired connection. I just thought of that.
They said they would come out at the end of October, I tried to tell people that that wasn't going to happen. They missed that, they just missed Black Friday, and they're not going to make it happen for Christmas. It's over, it's finished, it's panning out just like I said it would.
No they haven't been canceled, they have been delayed, it is better to have a product that works than for Apple to release the AirPods and for them to have issues. I'm sure when they are released they will sell very well, i know i will be buying a pair.