Apple’s AirPods are one of the most popular and talked about products of this year. But what do the different generations mean for you? Here’s a guide to help you tell them apart. First Generation: The original AirPods were released in early 2017 and were available in black or white. They had a single button on the earbuds that allowed users to control music playback, answer phone calls, and activate Siri. They also had an accelerometer that detected when they were being worn and automatically started playing music. These AirPods were not waterproof and did not have a case. Second Generation: The second generation of AirPods was released in late 2017 and came in black, white, or rose gold color options with a new design that included two buttons on each earbud. They also had a water-resistant design and an upgraded accelerometer that could detect when they were being worn even when submerged in water up to 1 meter for 30 minutes. These AirPods also came with a case and were able to be used with Apple’s new wireless charging mat. Third Generation: The third generation of AirPods was released in early 2018 and came in black, white, or rose gold color options with updated designs including an all-new case made from durable materials that is also water resistant up to 3 meters for 30 minutes. They also include an updated accelerometer that can detect when they are being worn even when submerged in water up to 1 meter for 30 minutes as well as support for Apple’s new wireless charging mat which allows users to charge their AirPods without having to remove them from their earrings or necklace like previous models required. ..
The Model Number of Every AirPods Type
The first thing you’ll want to know is which model number goes with which generation of AirPods. While there are differences between each generation, the difference in appearance between each generation of AirPods may not be that noticeable to some. Matching the model number of the AirPods model to the ones you own is the easiest way to tell which model you have.
How to Find Your AirPods’ Model Number
If you’re having trouble identifying your AirPods by sight, you can find the model number on your AirPods and match it that way. There are a couple of ways you can do this. One way to do this is to look on your AirPods, right below the bud and at the top of the stem.
However, even with perfect eyesight, it’s extremely difficult to read the serial number on the AirPods due to the light coloring and small size of the text. Luckily, there’s another way.
First, pull out your iPhone and open the Settings app. Near the top of this screen, click “Bluetooth.”
Find your AirPods in the “My Devices” section on the next screen and click the Information icon (circle with an “i” in it).
Finally, locate the model number in the About section.
Match it with the model number in the above table to learn which AirPods you have.
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