Seriously, they suck. Do people outside the west even use them? I think the user interface sucks even. I wouldn't hate them as much if their users weren't basically cultists.
I used an iPhone for 10 years. I never liked it. I had a Mac for 5 years. I never liked it.
🍎 = 🗑️
Ya, if I was using airpods the UX would probably be much smoother. You have to go all-in Apple to get the ideal experience.