![]() A bit of key sculpting makes the second-generation a hair more comfortable and stable in my average-sized ears during workouts and longer listening sessions. These new buds are aesthetically so similar to the previous version that I had to keep checking which I was looking at when I had them both out of their cases side-by-side. ![]() One squeeze will play or pause, two squeezes will skip tracks, and a long press will activate active noise canceling or Transparency mode. ![]() The previous, squeeze-based controls are still at play here, so you don’t lose any functionality that you’re already used to. You’ll notice a slight flat spot on the side of the trunk on each bud-it's a new touch sensor that allows you to (finally!) adjust the volume via a swipe up and down. (These sensors help detect when you take the buds out of your ears to play or pause music.) Their new skin detection sensors-a replacement for the IR sensors on the old models-are the only touch of black on otherwise white buds. Pop open the magnetic clasp on the lid, and the two peanut-shaped buds stare back at you. ![]() Speaking of, you can wireless charge as usual (the case supports MagSafe too), but it's a shame to see Apple still relying on the Lightning port instead of USB-C. It also makes a little jingle when it starts charging. Need to find the case via Apple's Find My app? Now you can, and it rings quite loudly. The rounded rectangle now comes with three circular perforations on the bottom right for a new, built-in speaker. The biggest physical change over its predecessor is in the case.
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