Not only can you use the touch sensitive panel on the earbuds sides to answer calls and adjust your volume, you can go full hands - free by using head gestures like a nod or shake to skip tracks. (gizmodo.com)
Four built - in microphones with beam - forming technology will make sure external noise doesn't interfere with your voice commands, and «advanced sensors» can also recognize a series of head gestures for hands - free call answering and music skipping. (pocketnow.com)
Filed in 2008, the USPTO granted the request by Apple for a headphone system that can monitor biometric data and can potentially be controlled with head gestures. (entrepreneur.com)