Wireless earbuds are everywhere. They’re great for listening to tunes and podcasts during your commute and work just as well for calls and videos. They pair to your device via Bluetooth and are available from many manufacturers.
As with most tech, wireless earbuds need regular maintenance and cleaning. These little gadgets pick up dirt and debris, including lint, dust, body oils and earwax. This causes muffled sound and a loss of audible quality. Tap or click here for tips on keeping your earbuds clean.
Apple’s AirPods are very popular and easy to use. They come in various styles with different features. One thing each model and generation has in common is the ability to share audio with another set of AirPods. Read on for more.
Ever had a song or playlist you want to share with someone sitting next to you? It’s that perfect timing you want them to experience. The same goes for podcasts or movies/TV shows you’re watching and listening to on your iPhone. You could pass them an AirPod, but that raises all sorts of hygienic concerns (see above link).
But there’s a better solution. Apple’s audio sharing feature, which first debuted with iOS 13 in 2019, addresses this issue. You can keep your AirPods in your ears and share your listening experience with someone else via their own set of AirPods.
If your friend has their AirPods, you can share audio from your iPhone with them. Here’s how:
This feature also works for Beats headphones, which is an Apple-owned company.
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Apple’s AirPods cut down on some inconveniences by getting rid of wires and as you might expect, it’s much easier to share what you’re listening to with whoever’s next to you. Today, it only takes a few taps to share audio with two sets of AirPods.
Many big tech brands sell refurbished gadgets — not brand-new but fully checked and working. Apple has refurbished MacBooks, computers and AirPods with a one-year warranty. Amazon Renewed has everything from the 2022 Apple Watch model to Beats headphones and smart TVs.
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