The new iPhones have said goodbye to the 3.5mm audio jack. We saw it coming and it didn’t hit us that hard, but that lightning to audio jack adaptor seems awful. Apple did see that coming, or may be not. But it did announce a new product that we weren’t anticipating, The AirPods.
These wireless in-ear headphones come with a simple pairing solution and are powered by Apple’s new W1 chip. According to the company, they use a Bluetooth-like technology for connectivity which has been developed by Apple itself. Claimed to deliver up to five hours of battery life it comes with a charging case (similar to the Samsung Gear IconX) that can hold additional charge that allows a user to charge them on the go. Apple claimed that one can go for up to 24 hours of usage without the need of a power outlet. The AirPods can also be used to trigger Siri.
Apple had announced the awkward looking wireless earphones along with the new iPhones and had said that they would start shipping in October. However there seems to be a delay. According to a new report the new accessory will not hit stores before January.
DigiTimes has reported that Inventec, the supplier for the AirPods, will begin the shipments from the month of January 2017. It is also being said that thanks to the AirPods, Inventec’s revenue will go up by 7 percent next year.
Another report from Apple Insider says that the AirPods will be ready to ship by the end of this year and will not delay for the next year.
When these earphone actually make it to the market, they will cost $159 or Rs 15,400 in India.