Apple Continues to Sell EarPods Following iPhone 16 Event Contrary to Last-Minute Rumor

[MacRumors]

Just hours before the iPhone 16 event today, information surfaced about Target potentially planning to stop selling Apple's wired EarPods headphones. This led to speculation that Apple might discontinue EarPods following its iPhone 16 event today, but all three versions of the headphones with a 3.5mm headphone plug, Lightning connector, and USB-C connector remain available on Apple's online store for $19 following the event.

False alarm, everyone! The iconic earbuds live on for now.

Released in 2012, the EarPods have become less popular since Apple launched wireless AirPods in 2016, but they have seen a resurgence in popularity in recent years thanks to social media. Starting with the iPhone 12 series in 2020, Apple stopped including EarPods and a charger in the box with new iPhones in order to be more environmentally friendly.

Apple released its original iconic white earbuds in 2001 alongside the launch of the first iPod, and they received a major redesign and the EarPods name in 2012. Apple released the USB-C version of the headphones just last year.

Article Link: Apple Continues to Sell EarPods Following iPhone 16 Event Contrary to Last-Minute Rumor

 

[Apples Apples Everywhere]

I have cancelled my order for a 12-pack.

 

[dominiongamma]

I’m actually more disappointed that this rumor did not come true

 

[klasma]

Unfortunately they don't continue to sell the AirPods 2.

 

[XboxEvolved]

Love EarPods. Good wired earbuds overall, no matter the version.

 

[macduke]

A lot of people buy their kids EarPods to go with their iPad. IDK about you guys, but I don't want my kids losing expensive AirPods.

 

[coffeemilktea]

Some very confused Apple store employees are probably wondering why people suddenly ordered EarPods like they're a hot, limited-edition product going out of style.

 

[kerr]

Good news.

 

[Slix]

Long live the EarPods!

I use them all the time!

 

[soundweave]

Was probably just an SKU change as some people said. They're great, the most comfortable earbuds for me and can just plug in and don't have to think about anything else. Glad apple is keeping them around.

 

[spazzcat]

OK, so those six people can calm down now.

 

[Tyler O'Bannon]

This makes sense.

 

[ayres]

I recall when these first came out. such a fantastic product. I have many pairs - just used a pair on a zoom meeting earlier (connected to air). they last forever. what more can you say?

 

[tomtad]

Why would these be discontinued? Always great to have around when you run out of battery

 

[JPack]

Apple is still selling their 30-pin cable. There's no reason to stop selling EarPods when so many people buy them for MacBook.

 

[vertsix]

Some Apple employee by day and leaker by night is getting fired.

 

[brilliantthings]

Thank the lord

 

[turbineseaplane]

Unfortunately they don't continue to sell the AirPods 2.

Extremely disappointing

I think I need to snag a few extras

 

[ennisw]

Thankfully. I always use the USB-C EarPods.

 

[neo_cs193p]

Long live the wired earbuds. I have no use for bluetooth headsets.

 

[svish]

Happy to see that it is not discontinued.

 

[.wojtek]

I have cancelled my order for a 12-pack.

kinda same, had 3 in the bag xD

I’m actually more disappointed that this rumor did not come true

but you know that noone is forcing you to buy Ir use them, right?

 

[Mike_Trivisonno]

Every tech or service person who shows up at our house wear wired buds. If you're a hard-working individual running around all over the place, wired buds are your best buds.

 

[aandre]

A lot of people buy their kids EarPods to go with their iPad. IDK about you guys, but I don't want my kids losing expensive AirPods.

Makes sense. Probably a good reason for Apple to keep making those.

 

[villagehiker]

Best wired earbuds ever. Also like Airpods.