Apple Bluetooth Headset Receives FCC OK

MacRumors · Jun 15, 2007, 03:53 PM

Engadget reports that Apple has received FCC approval for its first iPhone accessory, a miniature wireless Bluetooth headset.

Apple has not yet released pricing for its headset, and has kept a low profile on the device, only casually mentioning it on its iPhone pages.

Raw Data: FCC Link

raggedjimmi · Jun 15, 2007, 03:55 PM

Ooo fancy. Wonder how it stays put?

ecche · Jun 15, 2007, 03:56 PM

cool! my old sony headset is seriously getting on nerves anyway...can't wait to retire it.

DMann · Jun 15, 2007, 03:56 PM

Pretty cool - would love to try one

apachie2k · Jun 15, 2007, 03:57 PM

wow, didn't catch that on the iphone page

AoWolf · Jun 15, 2007, 03:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by raggedjimmi

Ooo fancy. Wonder how it stays put?

looks like an in-ear just with microphone extension.

longofest · Jun 15, 2007, 03:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by raggedjimmi

Ooo fancy. Wonder how it stays put?

your ear

similar miniature bluetooth sets can range from around $50 to $100, so that might give an idea of where Apple will price theirs at.

Don't necessarily endorse this seller, but they have a nice page full of headsets to compare-shop: http://www.calcellular.com/bluetooth.html

CaptainScarlet · Jun 15, 2007, 04:00 PM

Wonder if it's part of a headphone package?!?!?!?

apachie2k · Jun 15, 2007, 04:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by longofest

your ear

similar miniature bluetooth sets can range from around $50 to $100, so that might give an idea of where Apple will price theirs at.

Don't necessarily endorse this seller, but they have a nice page full of headsets to compare-shop: http://www.calcellular.com/bluetooth.html

yea at $200 hahahhahhahaha

bossass · Jun 15, 2007, 04:02 PM

Good thing my earhole is a perfect circle.

mfermier · Jun 15, 2007, 04:02 PM

I wonder if it fits like the ipod earbuds, or could play music from the iphone

Grimace · Jun 15, 2007, 04:02 PM

only $149!!

and AppleCare for the BT headset is $79!

mkrishnan · Jun 15, 2007, 04:04 PM

I thought that, usually, by the time FCC approval was granted, there were actual photographs of the physical product provided? At least, mobile phone geek websites like MobileBurn usually provide photos from FCC approval docs... I'm kind of surprised it's just such a basic drawing.

kcroy · Jun 15, 2007, 04:04 PM

I remember hearing Jobs mention on the last ear-bud update for the iPod that they used over 5000 ears (Don't know if that was 2500 different people or 5000) to make it better. I was skeptical of improving a simple ear-bud until I tried one. Wow! It really was a lot nicer. I can only imagine the thought put into this one.

I know I always see Apple's glass as half full, but once again, I would have to believe that this Bluetooth ear-bud/mic/headset will be excellent.

Maybe they'll include it with the iPhone.

quigleybc · Jun 15, 2007, 04:04 PM

who marks this negative?

I think it's sweet.

Can't wait to staple it to my earlobe!

coolosxapps · Jun 15, 2007, 04:05 PM

Cool! I wonder what it will cost to purchase one of these to compliment the iPhone.

gugy · Jun 15, 2007, 04:07 PM

sorry,
I don't want to offend anybody but, I think ant kind of headsets for phones make people look so nerdy.

superleccy · Jun 15, 2007, 04:09 PM

Apparently it runs a full version of OS X.

MedRed · Jun 15, 2007, 04:09 PM

From the Keynote...

Quote:

Bluetooth accessory: headset, black and thin "incredibly small" one button on the top, automatically pairs, "It's really simple."
"It's the coolest one we've ever seen."

Mr Fusion · Jun 15, 2007, 04:10 PM

Awesome!

Quote:

Originally Posted by superleccy

Apparently it runs a full version of OS X.

It's also 37 years ahead of anything else on the market.

FJ218700 · Jun 15, 2007, 04:11 PM

Hopefully the next generation iPods will offer similar earbuds only smaller without the mic.

Flowbee · Jun 15, 2007, 04:11 PM

This ear-piece has such a nice, low profile... It's probably the only one I've seen that I would actually consider wearing. I agree that most other bluetooth headsets make people look like space dorks.

JMax1 · Jun 15, 2007, 04:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bossass

Good thing my earhole is a perfect circle.

haha you said earhole.

Mydel · Jun 15, 2007, 04:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kcroy

Maybe they'll include it with the iPhone.

keep dreaming. Probably pricetag will be 199$ or something like that

Airforce · 12:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MedRed

From the Keynote...
http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.en...1/dsc_0230.jpg

Just looks like a piece of plastic hanging from an ear...nothing special

Jun 15, 2007, 03:53 PM	#1
MacRumors macrumors bot Join Date: Apr 2001	Apple Bluetooth Headset Receives FCC OK Engadget reports that Apple has received FCC approval for its first iPhone accessory, a miniature wireless Bluetooth headset. Apple has not yet released pricing for its headset, and has kept a low profile on the device, only casually mentioning it on its iPhone pages. Raw Data: FCC Link

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ecche macrumors regular Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: a very kiwi place	cool! my old sony headset is seriously getting on nerves anyway...can't wait to retire it.

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CaptainScarlet macrumors regular Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: CheeseLand	Wonder if it's part of a headphone package?!?!?!?

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bossass macrumors regular Join Date: Aug 2006	Good thing my earhole is a perfect circle.

Jun 15, 2007, 04:02 PM	#11
mfermier macrumors newbie Join Date: Sep 2006	I wonder if it fits like the ipod earbuds, or could play music from the iphone

Jun 15, 2007, 04:04 PM	#13
mkrishnan Demi-God (Moderator) Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Grand Rapids, MI, USA	I thought that, usually, by the time FCC approval was granted, there were actual photographs of the physical product provided? At least, mobile phone geek websites like MobileBurn usually provide photos from FCC approval docs... I'm kind of surprised it's just such a basic drawing. __________________ Mohan

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kcroy macrumors regular Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ohio	5000 ears I remember hearing Jobs mention on the last ear-bud update for the iPod that they used over 5000 ears (Don't know if that was 2500 different people or 5000) to make it better. I was skeptical of improving a simple ear-bud until I tried one. Wow! It really was a lot nicer. I can only imagine the thought put into this one. I know I always see Apple's glass as half full, but once again, I would have to believe that this Bluetooth ear-bud/mic/headset will be excellent. Maybe they'll include it with the iPhone.

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Flowbee macrumors 68030 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Alameda, CA	This ear-piece has such a nice, low profile... It's probably the only one I've seen that I would actually consider wearing. I agree that most other bluetooth headsets make people look like space dorks. __________________ Podophile.com >> Home of Nike+iPod hacks and FAQs.

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