The long -awaited Apple genuine complete wireless earphone "AirPods" approaches -Mobile Watch

　Apple's new product "AirPods", which was announced at the same time as "iPhone7", was finally officially released the other day.This time, I will introduce the usability and charm of the product as much as possible.

　First, let's lightly review "AirPods".This product is a Bluetooth wireless earphone made by Apple.The feature is that the left and right earpieces are independent and completely wireless.Bluetooth earphones themselves are no longer rare these days, but I think that although the left and right independent wireless products such as "AirPods" are often seen, they are still unusual.

AirPodsの箱開封したところ。Apple製品ではおなじみの産地表示マニュアルの下に充電ケース。Lightningケーブルも同梱

　The product called "AirPods" consists of a set of earpieces x 2 and cases that store and charge them.The charging case itself has a battery, and when unused, it can be charged by storing the earpiece in the case.Charging to the case is performed via the Lightning terminal.

[Apology and correction 2016/12/20 10:03] When the article first appeared, it was described in the photo caption of the accessory that the Lightning cable was not included, but it is attached correctly.We apologize and correct.

充電ケース。下部には充電用のLightning端子を備える小さなボタンは再ペアリング用だが、あまり使わない（理由は後述）充電ケース開封。「AirPods」の本体が隙間なくぴっちりと収まる

　The shape of the earpiece itself is the same as the Apple's genuine earphone "EARPODS".As expected, the size was almost the same.I was worried that "Earpods" did not fit the shape of the ear, especially the earpiece on the right ear would come off, but AirPods is lightweight and there is no "line" itself that pulls the earpiece.There was a discovery that it was surprisingly difficult to come off.

AirPodsのイヤーピースを正面から。黒い丸は接近センサー。末端にあるのは充電端子背面から。小さな孔はマイクと思われる有線イヤホン「EarPods」との比較。事前に予想はしていたが、大きさも形もほぼ同一iPhoneとのペアリング。フタを開いて接近させるだけ

　For pairing with iOS devices such as iPhone, simply turn on the Bluetooth function of the iOS terminal in advance, and then open the "AirPods" charging case to approach each other.After that, tap the "Connection" button on the dialog displayed on the screen.There is almost no frustration that is common when pairing the Bluetooth device, saying, "The device name is not easy on the connection setting screen even though it should be performing pairing operations."

　The pairing information with "AirPods" is synchronized on iCloud.In other words, pairing operation is not required for devices under the synchronization of the iCloud account.What is different from multi -pairing is that there is no need to establish a connection with each terminal on the "AirPods", and the number of connected information is not limited.It was very convenient for the writer who was troublesome to complete the operation of "AirPods" used on the iPhone in an instant after returning home.

ペアリング済みであれば、以降充電ケースのフタをあけると、充電ケースとイヤーピースの充電状態が見られますイヤーピースをケースから取り出すと、自動的にイヤーピースの充電情報のみに表示が切り替わるペアリング情報はiCloud上で同期されるので、同期下にある機器なら簡単に接続を切り替えることができる。これが便利！

　If you attach the earpiece to your ears with the connection settings completed, you can see that you can hear a quiet alarm sound.After that, if you play music or radio on the device side, the sound will be played from "AirPods" without any obstacles.The sound quality is necessary and sufficient for me.Even if the volume is made to MAX, it does not easily break, and the bass is quite firm.

　What impressed me more was that there was almost no "delay" with Bluetooth earphones.Looking at movies and anime, there was no problem with the gap between the lines and the movement of the mouth.However, as I wrote, "I rarely", it is not suitable for games that require strictly combining audio and timing.To put it plainly, it is not recommended to play "Dereste" with "AirPods".

音楽再生時、出力先選択画面を開くと、独自アイコン付きで充電状態を確認できる設定はiPhoneのBluetooth機器一覧画面から「i」アイコンをタップすると呼び出せる。名前の変更や、イヤーピースをダブルタップしたときの動作を設定可能実際に装着したところ。イヤーピースの本体のほぼどこでも、ダブルタップ操作を受付可能

　In addition, "AirPods" has an interesting feature.One of them is the double tap operation of the earpiece.This means that if you hit the earpiece with your fingertips with your fingertips, you can play/stop music, or to call Siri, and you can switch from the iPhone Bluetooth connection device information.I didn't use Siri so far, but if I hit the earpiece with Ton -ton and the earpiece, it would be very true if I gave "music playback" or "lower volume" without looking at the screen.It's fun.

　In addition, there is also a function that the approaching sensor provided by the earpiece is "automatically stops audio playback when the earpiece is released from the ear".This is more sensitive than I thought, and even if I removed the earpiece a little, the audio playback stopped immediately, and if I install it again, the playback will start at the time of stop.It is convenient to stop playing immediately if you take it off quickly, such as when you talk to a person at work.

Andoird端末でもBluetoothイヤホンとして利用可能。Nexus7(2013) Android OS 4.4で試用

　By the way, as a matter of course, I have paired with Apple products such as iPhone and Mac, but can I connect to other devices, for example, Android devices?I actually tried it.Is possible.Press the button on the back of the charging case to make the pairing waiting state, and if the pairing was established on the Android OS side, it could be used as a normal Bluetooth earphone.Perhaps not only Android devices, but also devices with Bluetooth, such as PS4/PS Vita, can be used.However, in Android, the sound playback and stopped by tap operation can be performed, but the automatic stop when separating from the ears did not work.

　I mentioned only music and audio playback, but it can also be used as a microphone headset.One of the most interesting things is that you can use only one earpiece.What happens if you leave one in a charging case and hook the other on your ears?When I thought, the connection was established, I was able to play music and call telephone calls.The microphone is equipped with both earpieces, and which one to use is automatic switching, but it can be fixed to one from the settings.

イヤーピースを片方だけケースから取り出すと、右（R）/左（L）それぞれの情報が見られる。表示はすべて自動的に切り替わるAirPodsのマイク設定。片方だけ耳にひっかけてヘッドセットとして利用することも可能です

　So far, we have been praised, but there is no difficulty.

　The best thing is the "anxiety that seems to be dropped".When I went out a little with "AirPods" attached, I felt anxious that unlike Canal -type earphones, I was just hooking the earpiece on my ears.To be honest, I don't feel like going out with my ears from the top of "AirPods".

　The function that stops audio playback as soon as you remove it from your ears is very useful when you stand at a supermarket or convenience store cashier, but it was difficult to treat the removed earpiece.If you remove only one earpiece and hold it in your hand, the approaching sensor may react and play it.However, if you keep it on your fingertips, it will be dropped, and if you remove both earpieces and plunge into your pocket, it will have a hard time searching later, so "Himo to keep the removed AirPods on your neck.Will you give me an accessory? "

　In addition, the method introduced in the other day, "I tried a product that enhances the wearing feeling of" EARPODS "in preparation for the appearance of" AirPods ", is" I can not touch touch operation ".I was frustrated by the numerous drawbacks of "I stop working" and "the earpiece stops entering the charging case".Sorry.

　Finally, I am dissatisfied with Arecole, but I think that it is a very attractive product to subtract them.If you feel uneasy when you go out, you may have to choose only in the house or in the office.First, the fact that this price has this performance and convenience is mostly innovative.

　If you have an iPhone or Mac and seek a slightly cool wireless earphone, you'll definitely recommend it to buy it.

製品名	販売元	価格
AirPods	アップル	1万6800円（税抜）