AirPods 3 review: An excellent AirPods evolution, but fit can be problematic
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AirPods as a whole have earned their status as the most popular true wireless earbuds, and the AirPods 3 brings more new features, but they fit in a strange spot in the Apple and Beats lineup.
I'm loving AirPods 3. The easy setup, incredible range, improved battery life, and other great features make these easy to recommend to Apple users. For me though, there is one problem and it may be a dealbreaker.
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