True wireless stereo (TWS) refers to a technology which allows to pair two audio devices via Bluetooth. The left (L) and the right (R) channel are transmitted separately.
Wireless earphones and wireless headphones connect to a device without using a wire or a cable.
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Global shipments of hearables by category 2018-2019
Hearables enjoyed a strong run from the third quarter of 2018 to the third quarter of 2019, with all major product categories experiencing a bump in shipments. True wireless stereo (TWS) hearables such as Apple Airpods saw the largest rise, with vendors increasing shipments by 183 percent.
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