noting that the proximity sensor is that little dot just above the speaker on the face of the phone. And if that doesn't fix the issue, it's off to the Apple Store for a Genius Bar session.

Apple’s AirPods are wonderfully convenient ... If your AirPods keep pausing even when in your ears, consider checking the proximity sensors that detect if you're wearing them.

In a smartphone, a proximity sensor is located by the phone speaker. It turns off the touch detection during a phone call; otherwise a person's ear would activate functions when pressed against ...