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AirPods Promise a Seamless Fit After Your Ears Finish Negotiating
· New York time
People with small ears may need to adjust Apple AirPods carefully to find a comfortable, secure fit. The available approaches depend on the model, including trying different ear tips where the earbuds support them. A small change in position can also make a difference to how the device feels and stays in place. Fit matters because an earbud that slips or becomes uncomfortable is less useful during calls, music or exercise, regardless of how polished the rest of the product may be. The best arrangement is personal: ears are not manufactured to a single specification, even if a product advertisement would prefer they were. The process can make a premium accessory feel like a tiny furniture assembly project. Turn it slightly, try another position, consider another tip and see whether the result stays put. The product is designed to disappear into daily life, but first the owner may have to spend some time thinking very specifically about the shape of an ear. If a fit remains uncomfortable, another design may suit the listener better. The point of adjustment is to make the product work for the person, not to declare that every person must work for the product. Wireless audio has eliminated a cable, but it has not eliminated the ancient problem of finding something that actually fits. At least this fitting session does not require a charging case for the ear.
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