Mikey Campbell
Apple on Thursday issued its first ever synchronized iOS and Android app release in a remote control and setup app for its Beats Pill+, the first Bluetooth speaker to come out of Beats since the company was acquired by Apple in 2014.
The eponymous Beats Pill+ app lets users take control and share settings with up to two speakers, including software-driven features like stereo sound and a DJ mode.
Like similar offerings from UE, Apple's Beats Pill+ allows listeners to pair up two speaker units for amplified mono sound or separate a sound source into left and right channels. In addition, the speaker system can accept up to two Bluetooth sources, meaning users can share playlist control with a friend.
Beats Pill+ debuted earlier this month with a larger, sleek design more befitting of Apple's device lineup. As part of the redesign, the speaker ditched USB for Apple's proprietary Lightning cable as a means for charging.
Beats Pill+ is free and comes in at 27.2MB from the iOS App Store or 26MB on Google Play.
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I understand the original Beats Pill™ didn't go down so well...
I'd give Apple a pass on that one, as they didn't actually design it. Style wise, I think this will appeal more to the taste of the average Apple user.
...for Android??!!! Hell has frozen over.
An idea I've had... A yearly Apple Music keynote. A day when Apple announces new Apple Music features, exclusives, new Beats products and iPods. Worth it? [quote name="Inside_line" url="/t/189841/apple-launches-new-beats-pill-apps-for-ios-and-android#post_2798602"]...for Android??!!! Hell has frozen over.[/quote] I don't think Apple should make these products compatible with 'Droid at all. Let users buy an iDevice if they want the full experience. Beats is their company after all. With Apple Music growing I've been thinking the same with that service as well. Helps Apple in the long run.
These speakers will set your music on FIRE!!!