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Original AirPods iPhone 7Apple unveiled the first AirPods on September 7, 2016, meaning the iconic wireless headphones are now 10 years old. However, the AirPods did not launch until December that year.

On the same day, Apple ignited controversy when it introduced the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus without a headphone jack. Apple still sells EarPods for customers who want wired headphones, with 3.5mm headphone jack, Lightning, and USB-C versions available for use with a wide variety of devices.

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ScreenSavers
20 minutes ago at 09:41 am
One of the best products they’ve launched recently. True wireless earbuds were barely a thing before Apple introduced them, and now I can barely wear corded earbuds.
Score: 4 Votes (Like | Disagree)
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CharlesShaw
11 minutes ago at 09:49 am
Only ten years? Feels like another lifetime ago when my Apple Watch Series 0 was under warranty and I got AirPods to use with it at the gym. Both were finicky, but I was a pioneer, haha.

And oh yeah, they never stayed in my ears until I got some third party covers for them which were fussy to put on and had to be removed to put them in the charging case. Good times.
Score: 2 Votes (Like | Disagree)
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Leobreaker
8 minutes ago at 09:52 am
Truly the most courageous product.
Score: 1 Votes (Like | Disagree)
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alexandr
11 minutes ago at 09:50 am

And they still fall out of my ears.😂

It is a shame that they are completely useless for me. I went to an Apple Store to see if it was the way I was using them and they gave up and agreed that they do not work for me. Refunded the cost immediately. Sigh.
One size fits most. :(
Score: 1 Votes (Like | Disagree)
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