#AirPods
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Why Is One AirPod Louder than the Other and How to Fix It
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There are various things you can do if your one AirPods is louder than the other. You can clean your AirPods, adjust the audio balance or restart your connected device to fix imbalanced audio output on your AirPods. Also, you can disable Spatial Audio and head-tracking or check for firmware updates. If nothing works, you can reset your AirPods or get them diagnosed at the nearest Apple Store.
Apple is planning to revamp its AirPods lineup this year and as per analyst Jeff Pu, the company is planning to launch AirPods Lite that could start at $99. While it is not shared what features will the budget AirPods variant bring, the existence of the models has also been corroborated by the likes of Mark Gurman and Ming-Chi Kuo.
Apple suppliers will begin mass production of two new models of the fourth generation of AirPods in May. We are likely to see an "entry-level" and a "mid-tier" option in the AirPods 4 lineup. The new models are expected to arrive with an updated design, better fit, improved sound quality, and a USB-C charging case. They are expected to arrive in September or October.
3 Best AirPods Apps for Android
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AirPods don't play well with Android devices but if you want to enjoy certain features that are exclusive to iOS, apps like MaterialPods, AndroPods, Assistant Trigger should help. These apps offer features like pop-up animations, Google Assistant integration, battery status, in-ear detection, and more to enhance your AirPods experience on Android.
With Samsung entering the Smart Ring product category, Apple is also exploring ideas to better and super-charge its wearable category. As per Mark Gurman, some of the ideas that Apple has discussed internally include a smart ring, smart glasses and AirPods with cameras. These products can help Apple target audience that want smart, health features.
How to Stop Siri from Reading Messages on AirPods
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Among the various features of AirPods lies the ability to have incoming message notifications announced through Siri. This helpful function keeps users connected without constantly picking up their devices. However, there are moments when the auditory announcement might not be suitable. In those annoying moments, knowing how to stop Siri from reading messages on AirPods is a simple yet valuable skill for users seeking control over their notifications.
How to Tell If Your AirPods Are Fake
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Spotting a fake AirPods requires attention to detail and familiarity with an authentic pair of AirPods or Pro. As for how you can tell the fake apart from the real ones, we have listed 7 methods in our guide. By examining the outer packaging, checking serial number, testing audio performance, and checking Find My support, you cam protect yourself from falling victim to fake AirPods in the market.