Apple Now Sells EarPods With USB-C, Lightning, or Headphone Plug

[MacRumors]

In addition to updating the AirPods Pro with a USB-C charging case, Apple has made its wired EarPods headphones available with a USB-C connector for use with the new iPhone 15 models. The earbuds are $19 on Apple's online store.

Apple now sells three versions of EarPods, including ones with a USB-C connector, Lightning connector, and a 3.5mm headphone plug.

Released in 2012, the EarPods have become far less popular since Apple launched wireless AirPods in 2016. 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, a decision that was controversial at the time.

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.

Article Link: Apple Now Sells EarPods With USB-C, Lightning, or Headphone Plug

 

[Sirious]

There'll be people who wonder why they still sell these but these are really good to keep in a work drawer! Love mine to this day!!

 

[Torty]

They still sell lightning EarPods. Good.

 

[asdex]

I still carry around the lightning version as backup for my XS Max, just in case my APP2 run out of juice. Decent enough sound quality for these rare instances 😌

 

[winxmac]

The removal of features and accessories is still controversial although some people may have gotten used to the changes Apple has introduced...

Any news about iOS 16.6 no longer signed?

 

[minik]

I will add the EarPods (USB-C) to the shopping cart even I have three AirPods Pro 2 on my desk. 😄

 

[tomtad]

But do they work on Mac?

One of the big downsides of Lightning was they were inoperable between your iPhone and Mac.

Oh and does anyone know how these cost $19 when a Lightning to USB-C dongle is $29? Also some noise cancelling Pro versions of these would be 🔥

 

[ThatGuyInLa]

I assume the next AppleTV remote will get USBC finally....too....please.

UPDATE.. "You big dummy. It has had it for over a year!"

Haha OOPSIE. Guess I need to get out of my swamp more often. I had given up TBH.

 

[alexandr]

Hey, I remember those!

 

[ignatius345]

I still carry around the lightning version as backup for my XS Max, just in case my APP2 run out of juice. Decent enough sound quality for these rare instances 😌

And actually better for phone calls because the mic is wired and closer to your mouth.

 

[CrysisDeu]

only $20 for a pair of earphones, how much is airpods again?

 

[oneMadRssn]

But do they work on Mac?

One of the big downsides of Lightning was they were inoperable between your iPhone and Mac.

Oh and does anyone know how these cost $19 when a Lightning to USB-C dongle is $29? Also some noise cancelling Pro versions of these would be 🔥

I assume because the lightning to USB-C dongle has to support the full spec: audio, video, data, charging, etc. Whereas Earpods are just audio and nothing else.

 

[ignatius345]

I assume the next AppleTV remote will get USBC finally....too....please.

I know, it's killing me to charge that thing every six months with one of the many lightning cables I have.

 

[Lakersfan74]

The dongle can be used for multiple devices so even though it cost more it can be convenient. Use it for lighting cables, lightening EarPods, and to convert your lightning flash drive to USB-C.

 

[dannyyankou]

I assume the next AppleTV remote will get USBC finally....too....please.

It already does...

 

[Lakersfan74]

I assume the next AppleTV remote will get USBC finally....too....please.

It has had USB-C since last year you can buy it by itself

 

[toobravetosave]

But do they work on Mac?

One of the big downsides of Lightning was they were inoperable between your iPhone and Mac.

Oh and does anyone know how these cost $19 when a Lightning to USB-C dongle is $29? Also some noise cancelling Pro versions of these would be 🔥

But then your headphones wont have a tiny irreplaceable battery designed to fail and make u buy more airpods…u know…for the environment

 

[bradman83]

There'll be people who wonder why they still sell these but these are really good to keep in a work drawer! Love mine to this day!!

If you're on video calls all day these are a lifesaver when my AirPods run out of battery.

 

[Kes.Siebring]

mother nature…

 

[AAPLGeek]

This changes everything. Again.

 

[Rychiar]

I assume the next AppleTV remote will get USBC finally....too....please.

it’s had it for a year…

 

[deebinem]

only $20 for a pair of earphones, how much is airpods again?

Price point aside, man the sound leakage (both in AND out) in these EarPods is hard to want to go back to after having some in-ears with ANC.

Now if the only bundled these with new phones... LOL who am I kidding?

 

[FightTheFuture]

I know, it's killing me to charge that thing every six months with one of the many lightning cables I have.

I swear I must’ve charged my remotes only two or three times in the past 5 years.

 

[sniffies]

With USB-C headphones, Apple is one step closer to removing headphone jack from Macs.

 

[jclardy]

Actually ordering one of these, a nice $19 backup to keep in my bag that basically solves every remote work headphone situation:
1. Airpods out of battery or forgot airpods - switch to these
2. MBP out of battery - plug these into iPad or iPhone

I currently have normal wired earpods, but no lighting or USB-C adapter, so my iPad/iPhone can't use them.