AirPods
Wireless earbuds by Apple / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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AirPods are wireless Bluetooth earbuds designed by Apple Inc. They were first announced on September 7, 2016, alongside the iPhone 7. Within two years, they became Apple's most popular accessory.[4][5] AirPods are Apple's entry-level wireless headphones, sold alongside the AirPods Pro and AirPods Max.
Developer | Apple Inc. |
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Product family | AirPods |
Type | Wireless earbuds |
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Discontinued | 1st generation: March 20, 2019 |
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Input | AirPods (each) Dual beam-forming microphones, dual optical sensors |
Connectivity | AirPods (each) Bluetooth Charging case Lightning port[1] Qi (Wireless Charging Case for 1st and 2nd generation) MagSafe (3rd generation) |
Current firmware | 1st gen: 6.8.8[2] (December 2019)[3] 2nd gen: 6A321[2] (January 24, 2024) 3rd gen: 6A321[2] (January 18, 2024) |
Dimensions | AirPods (each) 0.65 x 0.71 x 1.59 in (16.5 x 18.0 x 40.5 mm) Charging case 1.74 x 0.84 x 2.11 in (44.3 x 21.3 x 53.5 mm)[1] |
Mass | AirPods (each) 0.14 ounces (4.0 g) Charging case 1.34 ounces (38 g)[1] |
Website | apple |
In addition to playing audio, the AirPods contain a microphone that filters out background noise as well as built-in accelerometers and optical sensors capable of detecting taps and pinches (e.g. double-tap or pinch to pause audio) and placement within the ear, which enables automatic pausing of audio when they are taken out of the ear.[6]
On March 20, 2019, Apple released the second-generation AirPods, which feature the H1 chip, longer talk time, and hands-free "Hey Siri" support. An optional wireless charging case which costs extra was added in the offerings.
On October 26, 2021, Apple released the third-generation AirPods, which feature an external redesign with shorter stems similar to AirPods Pro, spatial audio, IPX4 water resistance, longer battery life, and MagSafe charging capability.