Apple’s new USB-C EarPods are compatible with a bunch of your Apple devices.
https://www.theverge.com/2023/9/13/23872134/apple-usb-c-earpods-store
Am I really weird in that all this coverage of cables and wired headphones seems irrelevant? Bluetooth headphones are cheap, wireless chargers are cheap, and other than a slight change in behavior they work the same with some extra conveniences.
Is it really that weird that I never plug my phone into anything?
No, it’s not weird, and rumor has it that for years now Apple has wanted to make a portless phone.
I think they want to make money off of accessories and dongles but they’re all a bit inconvenient tbh. I do think all phones should have headphone jacks though.
Good, its extremely stupid it took this long.
The consumers™© rejoice.
Is it compatible with android phones?
Not from what I can see. But I don’t think they’re even out in people’s hands yet.
They always were. But why would you?
For $30 (<$20 if you know where to look) EarPods are actually a good value unlike like the older style iPod earbuds. They aren’t replacing my IEMs any time soon, but I paid 4x as much for those.
Do they have ANC, an 8hr battery life, and touch controls? If so, I suppose I would consider them.
Edit: I see, AirPods are Bluetooth, EarPods are wired.
EarPods are wired headphones
why would headphones have touch controls
Easier to to keep them water resistant/dustproof, for one.
On earbuds, there’s no much space for a button. Responding to just taps on the bud feels intuitive and works well.
If you have a wire, controller on the wire makes more sense.
EarPods =/ AirPods
These are wired earbuds, not bluetooth.
They have infinite battery life because they are wired.
Though I would love to see where you are finding wireless earbuds with ANC, 8 hour battery, and touch controls for $30.
tough to beat for the price
…no
They work well on my Galaxy Tab A7 and Steam Deck, including the hardware buttons.
Suspect they are still not compatable with my ears, and would fall out if I tried them, but good to see they are finally going with universal charge.
