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LibrePods — Free & Open-Source Tool to Unlock Apple-Exclusive AirPods Features on Android & Linux (sh.itjust.works)

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LibrePods is a free, open-source app that brings Apple-exclusive AirPods features to non-Apple platforms by implementing the proprietary protocol AirPods use to talk to Apple devices. It lets you change noise control modes, use ear detection, see accurate battery status, use head gestures, conversational awareness, and more, all without needing a Mac or iPhone. Supports Android and Linux.

GitHub: https://github.com/kavishdevar/librepods

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[–] Flatfire@lemmy.ca 2 points 1 month ago (1 children)

For me they're the only option I find comfortable. Apple's one of the few that still offer earbuds that don't require you jam them inside you ear while still sounding pretty good and staying in while exercising.

As for their features, I can pause and play my music with them. This isn't the first app to offer some additional functionality on Android either. CAPods has been around for a while.

[–] MonkderVierte@lemmy.zip 0 points 1 month ago

There are also wireless in-ear (vs. buds).