EarPods With USB-C Said to Be in Mass Production Ahead of iPhone 15 Launch

[MacRumors]

With all four iPhone 15 models expected to feature a USB-C port instead of Lightning, several Apple accessories will switch to USB-C as well. For example, EarPods with a USB-C connector are already in mass production, according to a tweet today from leaker ShrimpApplePro. They previously said Foxconn is supplying the earbuds.

The new EarPods would connect directly to the USB-C port on iPhone 15 models, without an adapter. Apple's wired earbuds are currently available with a Lightning connector or a 3.5mm headphone jack, with both versions priced at $19.

EarPods have become less popular since Apple released wireless AirPods in 2016, and removed the headphone jack on iPhones, but they remain a more affordable option for customers. EarPods also provide a simple plug-and-play wired listening experience, with a built-in remote and no charging or pairing necessary.

Apple is expected to announce the iPhone 15 lineup in September, and the new EarPods would likely launch around then. Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo previously claimed that other accessories like AirPods charging cases, the MagSafe Battery Pack, and the Magic Keyboard/Trackpad/Mouse trio will switch to USB-C in the future as well.

Article Link: EarPods With USB-C Said to Be in Mass Production Ahead of iPhone 15 Launch

 

[DaPizzaMan]

If you ask me, this is the most conclusive evidence of a USB-C iPhone.

 

[Apple Knowledge Navigator]

Make sense. Most AirPod owners will own an iPhone.

 

[Realityck]

Why wired still, when most iPhone owners use bluetooth now?

Please note this is just a preference question, to establish current thoughts.

I use both wired and bluetooth.

 

[segfaultdotorg]

It's so sad that EU government tyranny led to this. Apple has no freedom to innovate anymore.

 

[icanhazmac]

It's so sad that EU government tyranny led to this. Apple has no freedom to innovate anymore.

Yup. Can't wait for all the busted ports. USB-C is nowhere near as robust or sturdy a physical port. This standard might be great for small electronics that don't see a lot of "in-n-out" action on the port but I don't think this was well thought out when it comes to phones. Had to have mine replaced on my 2017 MBP but never once had a problem with a lightning port.

 

[Jhonjhon236]

Why wired still, when most use blue tooth now.

Because EarPods cost $19 vs AirPods that cost $129?

 

[ifxf]

Why wired still, when most iPhone owners use bluetooth now?

I use wired headphones all of the time at the gym. Keep them in the bag, no need to worry if they are charged.

 

[sw1tcher]

I wonder if Apple will be including USB-C Earpods along with USB-C cord in the box with iPhone 15 since many (most?) iPhone 15 users won't have them.

Apple won't be able to use the iPhone 15 buyers have plenty of them from prior iPhone purchases sitting around so no need to include them and save the planet excuse this time.

 

[slplss]

It's so sad that EU government tyranny led to this. Apple has no freedom to innovate anymore.

They had a lot of freedom to innovate their Lighting ports since 2012. Even today, Lighting speed is limited to USB 2.0 speeds. That came in year 2000!

 

[DIRSGT]

Why wired still, when most iPhone owners use bluetooth now?

They are inexpensive and reliable. I’ve noticed many people with money (athletes, celebrities, etc.,) using them which probably speaks to reliability. I use mine as a backup.

 

[ELman]

Will these be included with the purchase of a new iPhone? Not everyone has USB C headphones.

 

[gotluck]

I love these wired earbuds

wired is most reliable, always works

 

[TheYayAreaLiving 🎗️]

I cannot wait and am ready for USB-C. Apple seriously waited a long time for this to implement.

 

[HobeSoundDarryl]

Why wired still, when most iPhone owners use bluetooth now?

Wired still offers the opportunity for superior audio quality, no latency, not dead when you want to use them, even less risk of loss by one falling out, much longer use life, "just works", much lower consumer cost, broad compatibility with everything, etc.

Except for getting rid of the wire, Bluetooth is basically inferior in every way.

 

[orev]

I can't believe they still make these awful things. They're completely non-functional (don't stay in your ears) and sound terrible. Instead of switching to USBC they should have stopped making them completely and replaced them with a design that uses silicone tips like every other sane (and cheap) wired earbud in existence.

Apple should be embarrassed that they sell these things alongside their flagship products.

 

[blazerunner]

It's so sad that EU government tyranny led to this. Apple has no freedom to innovate anymore.

It's sad that Apple doesn't respect global standards like USB-C and pushed the old, dated, slow lightning port for as long as they did and it only changed thanks to the EU.

Stop cheerleading for a brand, it's not healthy.

 

[FaustsHausUK]

I still use the 3.5mm Earpods for meetings on my work Mac as the audio quality on Bluetooth ear buds ranges from muffled to hot garbage. I'm glad they're sticking around.

 

[gotluck]

I can't believe they still make these awful things. They're completely non-functional (don't stay in your ears) and sound terrible. Instead of switching to USBC they should have stopped making them completely and replaced them with a design that uses silicone tips like every other sane (and cheap) wired earbud in existence.

personally I cant stand the silicone tips and only buy buds without them

 

[Kebabselector]

It's so sad that EU government tyranny led to this. Apple has no freedom to innovate anymore.

/sarcasm <-- you forgot to add this

 

[hklaassens]

Will these work on MacBooks as well?

 

[frou]

I am surprised that the EarPods are still only $19 when Apple charge $49 to $99 for various watch straps that probably cost pennies to make.

 

[Motawa]

nobody wants this junk

 

[msackey]

I use wired headphones all of the time at the gym. Keep them in the bag, no need to worry if they are charged.

Exactly what I was thinking although not about the gym. For me, it would be around the office for Zoom calls. As my AirPod Pro age, they really can't hold up to a meeting that's 3 or 4 hours long and I do have these kinds of meetings frequently. I don't need my AirPods Pro to run for that long anywhere else except these meetings so wire solution is good.

 

[aaronkury45]

nobody wants this junk

Not true tho is it