Interesting. I returned my airpod pros because I kept losing them and/or their case, and had anxiety until I found them. And I knew it was only a matter of time before I didn't find them again. Also, the audio quality on the other end of my calls was actively bad. I've reverted to wired earbuds with a mic in the cable, and am (very) grateful I was stubborn about keeping the 3.5mm headphone jack on whatever phone I'm using. (Perhaps my experience would have been better with an iPhone, but there is no way I'm buying an iPhone, for lots of reasons.)
Since the latest iOS minor version (some time in the last month or so), certain models of AirPods are integrated in the Find My network, meaning if you lose them, other (participating) iPhones in the area (~1b worldwide) will report their location as they go past. Meaning they should be much harder to lose.
Yes! They're so easy to misplace. I lost my first pair of Airpods Pro, so I picked up a Catalyst Case [0] for them that I can clip onto my belt loop or messenger bag. Much more peace of mind. Haven't come close to losing them since.
