10 cool AirPods features you probably didn't know about

When AirPods first hit the scene in 2016, they revolutionized the way we listen to music on the go. 

But what really sets AirPods apart is the array of innovative features that go way beyond what you'd expect from typical earbuds, features that might just surprise you.

When recording audio (e.g., Voice Memos, calls) or using voice-enabled apps, you can prioritize specific AirPods as the microphone. To turn on this feature:

Instead of fumbling to find your phone to find out who is calling you, you can have your AirPods announce who is calling you. To turn on this feature:

Most users know that double-pressing the AirPods stems once or twice plays or pauses whatever audio you're listening to or answers a call. You can, however, customize AirPods settings to provide a different function. If you want to customize each stem to do something else:

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You can answer or decline calls without saying a word or pressing any buttons by using the Head Gestures feature with your AirPods. When this feature is on, you can nod your head up and down or shake it side to side to accept or decline calls while wearing your AirPods. To enable Head Gestures once your AirPods are connected to your iPhone:

Now, when you get a call, Siri will announce the caller, and you can nod to answer or shake your head to decline without touching your phone or AirPods.

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