AirPods 3 Unboxing Videos and Reviews Shared Ahead of Tomorrow's Launch
Apple's embargo on reviews of the third-generation AirPods has now lifted ahead of its launch tomorrow, giving the first hands-on looks at the company's latest earbuds. In addition to our review roundup, we have gathered together a number of unboxing videos and reviews of the new AirPods.

The key new features of the third-generation AirPods include improved sound quality, a new design with shorter stems, force sensor controls, skin-detect sensors, spatial audio with dynamic head tracking, Adaptive EQ, Find My support, IPX4 sweat and water resistance, longer battery life, and a charging case with MagSafe.
Scroll down for the initial unboxing and review videos from a range of prominent YouTubers who have been first to get their hands on the third-generation AirPods.
Videos
For more in-depth impressions, read our AirPods review roundup. If you are on the fence about buying the third-generation AirPods, take a look at some of our buyer's guides:
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