Ever since Apple got rid of the headphone jack on the iPhone 7, the interest in Bluetooth earbuds has increased a lot. To counter the lack of the headphone jack, Apple launched the AirPods, a pair of truly wireless earbuds which have been well-received. Many companies followed that up by launching their own take on truly wireless earbuds. Air Nano By CrazyBaby is truly wireless earbuds that are priced at US$ 99 (Rs 6700 approx.) and are available in a bunch of different colours.
We have had the Air Nano By CrazyBaby for about two months. The earbuds are comfortable and come with a carrying/charging case of the same colour as the earbuds. With 5 minutes of charge, the [...]
The launch of the OnePlus 6 is just around the corner. The company will launch the next flagship smartphone some time in April. Now, a newly leaked Bluetooth certification page confirms that the company will also launch the OnePlus Bullet Wireless Earphones. OnePlus has launched the Silver Bullet V1 and V2 along with the launch of the OnePlus 3 and OnePlus 5. And now, the company is going the wireless way, by launching its first ever in-house wireless earphones. It is worth noting that the company has confirmed the OnePlus 6 will retain the 3.5mm headphone jack.
The listing states that the OnePlus Bullet Wireless Earphones will go by the model number BT31B. These [...]
On the 27th of March, Huawei launched the P20 Pro, P20 and the Mate RS Porsche Design. While the P20 Pro and Mate RS sport a triple-camera setup, the P20 has impressive specs as well. But, the company also announced a new accessory that looks curiously similar to an Apple product. Huawei has launched the Freebuds, a pair of wireless Bluetooth earbuds at a price of EUR 159.
Interestingly, the new Freebuds look very similar to the Apple AirPods that retail for US$ 159 in the US. Similar to the AirPods, the Freebuds also retail with a carrying/charging case. However, the Freebuds are available in Black and White colour options. However, the company has deviated from Apple when it [...]
More smartphones in 2018 are expected to drop the headphone jack. It is a sad reality we have to live in. However, it is also true that more and more budget Bluetooth headphones are becoming better by the day. So, if you have a smartphone without a headphone jack, or just want to try out a pair of great sounding Bluetooth headphones, read on. We take a look at the top five Bluetooth headphones (in-ear and over-ear) that cost less than Rs. 2000!
Zakk AirIf you work out, or like the occasional jog, the Zakk Air are ideal for you. These in-ear type Bluetooth earbuds cost Rs. 1899 and are available on Amazon right now. The earbuds have a playback time of up to 5 hours and [...]
Jabra has launched new Bluetooth earbuds in India, the Jabra Elite 25e at a price of Rs. 3999. The Bluetooth earbuds are available on Amazon and offline retail outlets such as Croma.
Jabra claims that the earbuds have an 18-hour battery life. The Elite 25e are neckband-style wireless earbuds, which use Bluetooth 4.1 for connectivity.
Calum MacDougall, SVP at Jabra said:
The Jabra Elite 25e is engineered with the multi-tasking, on-the-go person in mind who values high-quality conversations and music while on the move. No product currently on the market delivers this level of battery life and experience for the Jabra Elite 25e’s price point.
Therefore, we [...]
Multiple reports have claimed that the Apple AirPods dominate the truly wireless earbuds segment in the US. A new report from KGI Securities has claimed that AirPods will continue to experience an exponential growth. In 2018, Kuo believes that Apple will sell upwards of 28 million units, a figure which would effectively double AirPods sales year over year.
Apple doesn’t break out individualised sales figures for specific accessories, but estimates for 2017 sales are somewhere in the 13-14 million range.
We believe demand for AirPods has been strong, and note that the shipping time of the product on Apple’s official shopping website has shortened to 1-3 days, mainly [...]
Sony recently launched four new bluetooth headphones in India ranging from truly wireless earbuds to over the ear headphones. We recently unboxed the Sony WH-1000XM2 and now, it’s time we unbox the Rs 14990 priced truly wireless earbuds, the Sony WF-1000X. Let’s see what we get inside the box and have a quick look at the new earbuds:
Sony WF-1000X Extra ear tips Charging/carrying case Charging cable DocumentationThe truly wireless earbuds have been the new rage in the headphones industry with every company launching its rendition of the earbuds. The WF-1000X from Sony have a solid build quality and thanks to a slew of ear tips provided, every consumer [...]
Google is trying hard to reduce the time it takes to pair bluetooth devices with Android phones. A new update is going to make pairing some Bluetooth devices much easier. Starting with Google Play Services 11.7 on Android 6.0 Marshmallow and higher, users will be able to take advantage of the new Fast Pair feature. Fast Pair will make the process of pairing Bluetooth devices easier by scanning for nearby Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) broadcasts and prompting you to pair with them.
Once Fast Pair is enabled, Android will scan for BLE broadcasts close to the user’s device and discovers a Fast Pair packet. That packet is then in turn sent to Google’s servers to retrieve the [...]
TAGG has launched the new Sports+ bluetooth earphones in India at a price of Rs 3499.
TAGG Sports+ comes with a Nano-coating technology that protects the wire from sweat. The earbuds have a built-in microphone and in-line controls like the play, pause and the volume buttons on the wire itself. The earphones are equipped with Bluetooth 4.1 with a range of about twenty feet and are compatible with both iOS and Android devices.
The earphones have a magnetic lock so that they can sit tightly on your neck without flailing about while you work out. With a 120 mAh battery, the earphones have a battery life of up to 8 hours and a standby time of up to 180 hours. The [...]
