[willemlaurentz]

Just for folks reading this and being unfamiliar with Apple's options, here are some of their capabilities that sets them apart in a UX way:

AirPods: can simultainiously be paired with iPhone, Apple Watch, iPad and Mac. The switching between the audio you hear is fully automated and generally "just works" using sensors on both the AirPods and your 'source device'. e.g. listen to audio from your mac, but get a call? You can 'just pick it up' without any Bluetooth hassling or switching.

AirDrop: the hardware Wifi chips in your device actually gets configured in a peer to peer mode that enables (very) high capacity transfers. Think of pushing multiple gigabytes. It does not require any configuration, the devices can figure it out themselves if nearby and unlocked. It also works between Mac's, iPads and iPhones.

Find My: It's not just for devices, you can share your location with family and friends, with reasonable control over things like 'for how long'. You can set alerts for leaving or arriving a particular location (Apple informs both parties of such geofencing). It also integrates with the workout app or navigation app, e.g. keeping folks updated on the ETA.

[StopDisinfo910]

Virtually all descend brands support multiple pairing and fast switching nowadays. This is not a AirPods advantage. AirPods miserably fail at this as soon as you use them on anything non Apple.

Nearby Share works exactly the same than AirDrop with regards to pair to pair mode on supporting device. It also works on anything supporting one of its client which covers a lot of material.

Find my: Google has exactly the same functionality and has had it for years.

You are completely disconnected from the state of the art. Meanwhile it’s 2025 and iOS still can’t properly deal with notifications.

[vrighter]

I have a bluetooth headset from 2017 right next to me that did just that, it could be paired and connect to obher devices.

Wifi direct. Apple didn't invent it. Android also does that. Also that's now also an optional part of the bluetooth spec (to use the wifi radio as well)

[f33d5173]

>You can 'just pick it up' without any Bluetooth hassling or switching.

I've done this on android/linux with random bluetooth earbuds. I'm sure apple is more reliable or whatever but this is not a unique feature to them.

[StopDisinfo910]

Apple is not more reliable. Their fan boys are just convinced they somehow use magic while all they have is a pair of buds which can only properly work with one brand.

Multiple pairing and fast switching have worked correctly for ages on multiple brands but they are completely unaware.