wireless earbuds designed and sold by Apple Inc.

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AirPods are wireless Bluetooth earbuds designed by Apple. They were first announced on September 7, 2016, alongside the iPhone 7. Within two years, they became Apple's most popular accessory. AirPods are Apple's … Wikipedia
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AirPods - Wikipedia
1 day ago - Apple announced the first generation of AirPods on September 7, 2016, at an Apple Special Event alongside the iPhone 7 and Apple Watch Series 2. Apple originally planned to release the AirPods in late October, but delayed the release date. On December 13, 2016, Apple began taking online orders ...
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Setapp
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All AirPod generations in order
October 10, 2025 - Original AirPods came out in 2016. Since then, Apple has released a range of models, including the AirPods Pro, AirPods Max, and now AirPods Pro 3 — each significantly improving design, sound quality, and features.
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Apple Released the Original AirPods Eight Years Ago Today | MacRumors Forums
Today marks eight years since Apple launched the original AirPods. Unveiled in September 2016 alongside the iPhone 7, the wireless headphones became available on December 19, 2016, following a slight delay. At the time, wireless headphones were already on the market but had not yet reached... More on forums.macrumors.com
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December 19, 2024
Apple Released the Original AirPods Eight Years Ago Today
I remember everyone was like who would ever want these things. Apple builds a product that is a bigger business than Adobe, Uber, Spotify… More on reddit.com
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How to tell manufacture date of Airpods Pro? - Hardware - MPU Talk
My AirPods Pro are the first gen A2084. They’re having that rattling/reverb issue that they experience, and Apple’s site (AirPods Pro Service Program for Sound Issues - Apple Support) indicates: Apple has determined that a small percentage of AirPods Pro may experience sound issues. More on talk.macpowerusers.com
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when the first true wireless earphones [like Airpods] were released?
Unfortunately those were a prop! Sennheiser had RF headphones the same year but they were much bulkier.. The first really wireless earbuds were in 2014/2015 by 2 brands: Bragi and Onkyo More on reddit.com
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When were AirPods first released?
The first AirPods were released on December 13, 2016, marking the beginning of Apple’s journey into wireless audio.
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All AirPod generations in order
Which generation of AirPods is the best?
The best AirPods generation depends on your needs: · For premium features, the AirPods Pro 3 are unmatched.  · For a balance of affordability and advanced features, the AirPods 4 shine.
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All AirPod generations in order
How many generations of AirPods are there?
There are currently multiple generations of AirPods, including AirPods 1, 2, 3, 4, Pro 1, Pro 2, Pro 3, and Max.
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All AirPod generations in order
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AirPods | Apple Wiki | Fandom
The AirPods are a line of wireless Bluetooth earphones designed and marketed by Apple. AirPods (1st generation) - resemble a wireless version of Apple's EarPods, which are included with iPhones and iPods. They contain Apple W1 processors, which controls the Bluetooth 4.2 connection and optimizes ...
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Apple AirPods (1st Gen) Dimensions & Drawings | Dimensions.com
December 9, 2022 - The Apple AirPods (1st Gen) came out in 2016 and was truly evolutional in every way. It made listening to music effortless and magical. The Apple W1 chip powered it while the optical sensors and a motion accelerometer would effortlessly connect ...
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Every Apple AirPods Generation: A Full History of Release Dates - IGN
September 9, 2025 - The first model was released in 2016, with the latest arriving in 2025 with the AirPods Pro 3. We've included every AirPods release ever on this list, with the standard AirPods, AirPods Pro, and AirPods Max all included.
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Apple AirPods 1- Full Information, Tech Specs | iGotOffer
November 15, 2023 - The Apple AirPods 1 (1st generation), the first wireless earbuds to have been introduced by Apple, were initially released on December 13, 2016. The first generation AirPods are configured with a built-in microphone capable of filtering out ...
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Apple AirPods are now available - Apple
2 weeks ago - Available today from Apple.com and will start delivering to customers and arriving at Apple Stores, Apple Authorized Resellers and select carriers next week. AirPods will be shipping in limited quantities at launch and customers are encouraged to check online for updates on availability and estimated delivery dates.
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Apple Released the Original AirPods Eight Years Ago Today | MacRumors Forums
December 19, 2024 - Unveiled in September 2016 alongside the iPhone 7, the wireless headphones became available on December 19, 2016, following a slight delay. At the time, wireless headphones were already on the market but had not yet reached...
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Reddit
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r/apple on Reddit: Apple Released the Original AirPods Eight Years Ago Today
December 19, 2024 - I still think the design of the AirPods with the long stem looks weird. The AirPods Pro look okay. ... Their first gen product almost look bad at first. They’re testing the water and technology with it.
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How to tell manufacture date of Airpods Pro? - Hardware - MPU Talk
August 23, 2024 - My AirPods Pro are the first gen A2084. They’re having that rattling/reverb issue that they experience, and Apple’s site (AirPods Pro Service Program for Sound Issues - Apple Support) indicates: Apple has determined th…
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AirPods Were Released Six Years Ago Today With 'Revolutionary' User Experience | MacRumors Forums
December 19, 2022 - The wireless headphones were first introduced alongside the iPhone 7 in September 2016, and they became available to customers on December 19, 2016 after being delayed. While there were already some wireless headphones...
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Cult of Mac
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First-gen AirPods revealed to the world: Today in Apple history | Cult of Mac
September 8, 2025 - On September 7, 2016, Apple unveils the first-gen AirPods, the innovative wireless earbuds that will shake up the audio market.
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Which AirPods do I have? – Apple Support (AU)
AirPods Pro 1 were released in 2019. You can use your voice or press and hold the force sensor on the stem to activate Siri. You can also press the force sensor on either of your AirPods to quickly play or pause audio.
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The Apple Wiki
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List of AirPods - The Apple Wiki
September 22, 2025 - There are currently eight iterations of AirPods. The first and second generations of AirPods have the same external design.
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How to know if your AirPods are first or second generation - Quora
Answer: Apple made a handy dandy support page just for this: Identify your AirPods But you can also identify with a feature that only generation 2 has, Hey Siri. This method may be easier than looking around and comparing serial numbers. First try and see if hey Siri works! If not try going to ...
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AirPods - Apple
2 weeks ago - Order by 12/22 for free delivery of in‑stock items by 12/24. See checkout for specific delivery dates and options. Shop · Buy AirPods Pro 3 and get 3 months of Apple Fitness+* and Apple Music** free.
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Identify your AirPods - Apple Support
September 18, 2025 - You can use the model number of your AirPods to find out which generation of AirPods you have.
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SoundGuys
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Apple AirPods Pro (1st generation) review: Worth it in 2024? - SoundGuys
Apple AirPods Pro (1st generation)
How do you connect the AirPods Pro (1st generation) on iOS? Connecting to the AirPods Pro is as simple as ever on an iOS device, though you will need to update to iOS 13.2 in order to connect. If you aren’t up-to-date, the first thing that pops up on your device will be a prompt telling you ... How do Apple's first pair of AirPods Pro hold up?
Rating: 7.1/10 ​