Comparison of early and later iPod earphonesApple's original earbuds shipped with the original iPod, released on October 23, 2001. They were never given a formal name and were referred to variously as 'iPod headphones' and 'the iPod's earbud-style headphones'.
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They were bundled with two pairs of foam covers. The second generation added a plastic slider to allow the user to limit the gap between the wires. The third generation were redesigned with a slightly longer, a slightly smaller speaker grill, and the left/right marking being moved from the outside to the inside.iPhone Stereo Headset The iPhone Stereo Headset was introduced in 2007 and was bundled with the and, and featured a control capsule in-line with the right earbud's wire with a microphone and a single button, actuated by squeezing the unit, which can be programmed to control calls, presentations, music and video playback, launch Siri, or take pictures with the Camera application. There have been many reports of moisture problems with the remote/mic. Apple Earphones with Remote and Mic Apple Earphones with Remote and Mic were introduced in 2009 and were bundled with the, the third-generation, and sold independently. They expanded on the iPhone Stereo Headset by adding two other buttons dedicated to volume control.
A variant of without a microphone shipped only with the third-generation iPod shuffle.EarPods. Apple EarPods in their boxEarPods were introduced on September 12, 2012 and feature a redesign with no silicone tips, less visible metal, and a plastic outer shell. They first shipped with the and feature a remote control and microphone. They also shipped with the and without a remote and microphone. EarPods are also individually sold with a carrying case, while the version bundled with the, and iPod Nano (7th generation) only have basic biodegradable packaging, due to their lack of a remote and mic. A microphone icon was added on the previously unmarked back side of the control capsule on EarPods with a microphone.
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They are compatible with iPhones from the to, the and onwards, and all models of the, and, except the. They require 2.2 and onwards for iOS devices but are not compatible with the original iPhone, iPhone 3G, or due to sound problems. They are also compatible with most devices and computers.A second iteration, 'EarPods with Lightning Connector', were introduced in 2016 along with the and replaced the 3.5mm headphone jack with a. They work with all devices that have a Lightning port and support or later. The previous EarPods were rebranded as 'EarPods with 3.5mm Headphone Plug'.Lightning to 3.5mm Dongle. Apple's iPhone 7 and newer models lack a headphone jack, and until September 12, 2018, included a Lightning to 3.5mm dongleiPhone models from the iPhone 7 to the also shipped with a Lightning-to-3.5mm headphone jack adapter, enabling customers to connect 3.5mm headphones to a Lightning port.
It is no longer included as of the, and remains available for purchase from Apple and third-party retailers.Standalone purchase earbuds iPod In-Ear Headphones iPod In-Ear Headphones were introduced in January 2004 as premium headphones compared to those bundled with iPods, and were available for $39. They included three different sized plastic caps, and Apple claimed improved sound quality and bass response. They were discontinued in 2008. IPhone Bluetooth Headset. IPhone Bluetooth HeadsetThe iPhone Bluetooth Headset was introduced in 2007, priced at $129 and later reduced to $99, and discontinued in 2009. It was designed for phone calls only and could not be used for listening to music.
It was bundled with a 'Travel Cable' that charged it and a iPhone simultaneously, and a docking station called the iPhone Dual Dock that could charge it and an was also available. Apple In-Ear Headphones Apple In-Ear Headphones were introduced on September 9, 2008, intended as a premium option compared to Apple's bundled earbuds.
Like the regular earbuds they have a remote control and microphone built-in. They add silicone ear tips and dual drivers advertised as 'engineered for superior acoustic accuracy, balance, and clarity'. The remote and protective case was redesigned on September 12, 2012, with the remote matching that of EarPods. Apple has since removed them from their online store.AirPods. Apple AirPods and caseAirPods were announced alongside the iPhone 7 and were released on December 13, 2016.
They are wireless earbud-style headphones with microphones, dual accelerometers, IR sensors used to pause music if they are not in the user's ears, and motion touch sensors that are used to activate controls. They are advertised as having a battery life of five hours, and come with a charging case that gives them a total of 24 hours of battery life.
The original case is charged by, and in 2019 a second case was introduced with charging. AirPods are compatible with iPhones, iPads, Apple Watches, Macs, the 6th generation iPod Touch, and the 7th generation iPod Nano, but automatic pairing with an iCloud account requires,. They are also compatible with devices on other platforms that support Bluetooth, but it limits the AirPods' functionality. AirPods Pro.
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