I've been periodically checking the store for weeks. I couldn't believe my eyes when ADD TO BAG wasn't greyed out. The front page story must have appeared literally the exact same time as I was ordering as, just before using the Apple Store app, I'd had a glance at the front page to see if there was any news, there wasn't, but I thought I'd visit the store anyway. My eyes alsmot popped out on stalks
90%+ of my audio listening away from the gym is podcasts, so the AirPods will be more than adequate for my useage. Possible fit and playback control issues aside, they're the truly wireless earphones I've wanted for years. Been using BT earbuds almost exclusively since 2011 and the venerable Sony MW600s.