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Classic round earbuds

Apple’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”.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 strain relief, a slightly smaller speaker grill, and the left/right marking being moved from the outside to the inside.

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iPhone Stereo Headset

Earbuds that shipped with the second generation iPod Touch and third generation iPod Shuffle

The iPhone Stereo Headsetwas introduced in 2007 and was bundled with the original iPhoneand iPhone 3G, and featured a control capsule in-line with the left 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 was also a version without the microphone that was more rare. There have been many reports of moisture problems with the remote/mic.

iPod In-Ear Headphones

Comparison of early and later iPod earphones

iPod In-Ear Headphoneswere 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.

Apple Earphones with Remote and Mic

Apple Earphones with Remote and Micwere introduced in 2009 and were bundled with the iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, iPhone 4S, the third-generation iPod Touch, and sold independently.They expanded on the iPhone Stereo Headset by adding two other buttons dedicated to volume control. A variant without a microphone shipped only with the third-generation iPod shuffle.

Auriculares en el oído de manzana

Apple In-Ear Headphoneswere 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 balanced armaturedrivers 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.

EarPods

“EarPods” and “EarPod” redirect here. For other uses, see Earpod (disambiguation).

Apple EarPods in their box

EarPodswere 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 iPhone 5and feature a remote control and microphone. They also shipped with the iPod Touch (5th generation)and iPod Nano (7th generation)without a remote and microphone. EarPods are also individually sold with a carrying case, while the version bundled with the iPod Touch (5th generation), iPod Touch (6th generation)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.They are compatible with iPhones from the iPhone 3GSto iPhone 6S, the iPod Touch (2nd generation)and onwards, and all models of the iPad, iPad mini, and iPad Pro, except the thirdand fourth generation iPad Pro. They require iPhone OS 2.2and onwards for iOS devices but are not compatible with the original iPhone, iPhone 3G, or iPod Touch (1st generation)due to sound problems. They are also compatible with most Androiddevices and computers.

A second iteration, EarPods with Lightning Connector, was introduced in 2016 along with the iPhone 7and replaced the 3.5mm headphone jack with a Lighting connector. They work with all devices that have a Lightning port (except iPad mini (1st generation)and iPod touch (5th generation)) and support iOS 10or later. The previous EarPods were rebranded as “EarPods with 3.5mm Headphone Plug”. Since early 2017, both products now lack a carrying case, instead being sold in recyclable cardboard packaging.

Following the release of the iPhone 12series in 2020, EarPods are no longer bundled with iPhones in most countries except where required by law.Following the discontinuation of the iPodline in 2022, EarPods are only available as a standalone purchase.

A third iteration, EarPods (USB-C), was introduced in 2023 along with the iPhone 15series and have a USB-Cconnector.

Coming around 2025, following the compliance with the European Union mandates, the EarPods with Lightning connector will be discontinued.

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 dongle.

iPhone models from the iPhone 7to the iPhone Xalso shipped with a Lightning-to-3.5mm headphone jack adapter, enabling customers to connect 3.5mm headphones to a Lightning port. Thanks to an iOS update (iOS 10.3), it is backwards compatible, meaning it can be used with any previous device with a Lightning port (from iPhone 5onwards). It is no longer included as of the iPhone XSand iPhone XR, but remains available for purchase from Apple and third-party retailers.[citation needed]

Following the compliance with the European Union mandates, the Lightning-to-3.5mm headphone jack adapter has been discontinued in favor of transitioning from the Lightning connector to the USB-C connector.