Since early 2017, both products now lack a carrying case, instead being sold in recyclable cardboard packaging. The previous EarPods were rebranded as "EarPods with 3.5mm Headphone Plug". They work with all devices that have a Lightning port and support iOS 10 or later. They are also compatible with most Android devices and computers.Ī second iteration, "EarPods with Lightning Connector", were introduced in 2016 along with the iPhone 7 and replaced the 3.5mm headphone jack with a Lighting connector. They require iOS 2.2 and onwards for iOS devices but are not compatible with the original iPhone, iPhone 3G, or iPod Touch (1st generation) due to sound problems. They are compatible with iPhones from the iPhone 3GS to iPhone 6S, the iPod Touch (2nd generation) and onwards, and all models of the iPad, iPad mini, and iPad Pro, except the third andįourth generation iPad Pro. A microphone icon was added on the previously unmarked back side of the control capsule on EarPods with a microphone. EarPods are also individually sold with a carrying case, while the version bundled with the iPod Touch (5th generation), iPod Touch (6th generation) and iPod Nano (7th generation) only have basic biodegradable packaging, due to their lack of a remote and mic. They also shipped with the iPod Touch (5th generation) and iPod Nano (7th generation) without a remote and microphone. They first shipped with the iPhone 5 and feature a remote control and microphone. Apple has since removed them from their online store.ĮarPods were introduced on Septemand feature a redesign with no silicone tips, less visible metal, and a plastic outer shell. The remote and protective case was redesigned on September 12, 2012, with the remote matching that of EarPods. They add silicone ear tips and dual drivers advertised as "engineered for superior acoustic accuracy, balance, and clarity". Like the regular earbuds they have a remote control and microphone built-in. A variant without a microphone shipped only with the third-generation iPod shuffle.Īpple In-Ear Headphones were introduced on September 9, 2008, intended as a premium option compared to Apple's bundled earbuds. They expanded on the iPhone Stereo Headset by adding two other buttons dedicated to volume control. Apple Earphones with Remote and Mic Īpple Earphones with Remote and Mic were introduced in 2009 and were bundled with the iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, iPhone 4S, the third-generation iPod Touch, and sold independently. They included three different sized plastic caps, and Apple claimed improved sound quality and bass response. IPod In-Ear Headphones were introduced in January 2004 as premium headphones compared to those bundled with iPods, and were available for $39. There have been many reports of moisture problems with the remote/mic. There was also an version without the mircophone that was more rare. The iPhone Stereo Headset was introduced in 2007 and was bundled with the original iPhone and iPhone 3G, and featured a control capsule in-line with the right earbud's wire with a microphone and a single button, actuated by squeezing the unit, which can be programmed to control calls, presentations, music and video playback, launch Siri, or take pictures with the Camera application. The third generation were redesigned with a slightly longer strain relief, a slightly smaller speaker grill, and the left/right marking being moved from the outside to the inside. The second generation added a plastic slider to allow the user to limit the gap between the wires. They were bundled with two pairs of foam covers. They were never given a formal name and were referred to variously as "iPod headphones" and "the iPod's earbud-style headphones". Comparison of early and later iPod earphonesĪpple's original earbuds shipped with the original iPod, released on October 23, 2001.
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