Apple Used to Be an Inventor. Now It’s Mainly a Landlord
May be people are disappointed with innovation in iPhones compared to previous years&#x27; or  for the last few years, but every time I use my AirPods, I can&#x27;t but feel good about the innovation it took to make it as easy to use and comfortable.<p>* If I open the case near my phone, it automatically pairs and shoes battery levels.<p>* They sound decent for earbuds (not in-ear plugs which I hate)<p>* Lasts reasonable amount of time on its battery and quickly charges while in case.<p>I could not get this experience ever before and honestly, even after I have had it for a year. I don&#x27;t know of a better competition to it.<p>But, letting the Mac lineup vanquish with old internals for years and gouging prices on soldered SSDs and memory - no excuse, that&#x27;s just shitty.