Apple's third-gen AirPods are now on sale, and their price tag could convince you to buy one.
The Cupertino-based tech giant's latest AirPods are now on sale on Amazon and Best Buy at a price close to what it was in Dec. 2021, allowing more people to buy it for themselves or others.
These AirPods will make a fine gift for your mother on Mother's Day if you're so inclined, thanks to their price.
Apple Third-Gen AirPods Sale Details
If you're looking to buy yourself a pair of Apple AirPods for your smartphone, now may be a good time to do so - The Verge reports that both Amazon and Best Buy are offering the wireless earphones at a bargain price of $149.99.
This price may seem familiar if you're closely monitoring the price of Apple's third-gen AirPods - it's close to the AirPods' all-time low price of $140 on Amazon in Dec. 2021, per Engadget.
For context, the AirPods originally cost $179, according to Apple's announcement.
It is unknown why Amazon and Best Buy provided an 11% discount on Apple's latest AirPods, but with Mother's Day almost around the corner, this could be a chance to either get one as a gift for your mom or yourself.
Similarly, it is unknown if Amazon and Best Buy's discount will last until the end of the week; it is still available to consumers as of press time.
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Apple Third-Gen Apple AirPods Features
Apple's third-gen AirPods are the improved version of the company's second-generation AirPods, with it featuring a new design, breakthrough audio features, a longer battery life, and other features that guarantees "a magical experience" to those who use it.
The device comes with a custom driver and a high dynamic range amplifier that produce a bass with crisp, clean high frequencies. Its microphone cover uses an acoustic mesh to help reduce the sound of the wind, allowing the user's voice to come across distinctly on calls.
It also uses computational audio to bring Adaptive EQ and spatial audio with dynamic head tracking that tunes sound in real-time based on how they fit in the user's ear and creates a three-dimensional theater-like experience with Dolby Atmos to provide users with an optimal experience.
Thanks to this, users can feel immersed in the songs and videos they listen to and watch alongside the calls they take.
Aside from these features, these AirPods know if and when they're being worn and when not, allowing them to pause and play media whenever they're worn or not. They also have audio-sharing features allowing them to be paired with other Apple devices, providing users with the chance to share the audio stream between two sets of Apple devices.
Last but not least is the AirPods' battery life - they offer an extra hour of battery life over the previous generations, with up to six hours of listening time and up to four hours of talk time. It also has fast charging, allowing it to acquire enough charge that lasts an hour in just five minutes.
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