[throwfaraway4]

I'm not convinced AirPods are that "simple" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PB_8dGKh9JI

[m463]

yes, apple has a LOT of hidden complexity. Another example is their dongles - many of them have significant processing power, like video conversion chips inside the shell.

[emchammer]

Apple’s headphones adapter contains very high quality output and driver hardware. Their basic software usability quality problems simply shortchange everyone involved.

[dlcarrier]

The quality would be better if those weren't needed, though.

[fragmede]

Airpods are a great example of good UX making things seem simple. There's a ridiculous amount of engineering that goes into making them work as well as they do.

[prodigycorp]

Or their chargers! https://www.chargerlab.com/apple-18w-usb-c-power-adapter-a16...