July 2026
Intermediate
82 pages
1h 46m
English
Overview
Get the most out of every AirPod model!
Version 1.1, published September 28, 2026
Learn everything there is to know about choosing, configuring, and using Apple’s AirPods in this comprehensive book by Kirk McElhearn.
The iconic AirPods are a convenient way for Apple users to listen to music, movies, TV shows, audiobooks, games, and more. But there’s much more to these ubiquitous devices than meets the eye. From the author of Take Control of Apple Media Apps, this book is your definitive guide to everything you can do with Apple AirPods!
In this compact, 82-page book, you’ll learn how to:
- Choose the AirPods model that best meets your needs
- Connect, configure, and charge your AirPods
- Understand, customize, and use all the controls on your AirPods
- Play audio from many different sources
- Make use of Active Noise Cancellation, Transparency Mode, and Adaptive Audio
- Use AirPods for telephone calls
- Control your iPhone or iPad camera with your AirPods
- Use Siri with your AirPods
- Translate spoken language on the fly
- Use spatial audio and head tracking
- Adjust accessibility features
- Use AirPods as hearing aids
- Troubleshoot misbehaving AirPods
…and much more!
This book covers all AirPod models, both past and present!
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