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| Official Website = https://apple.com/airpods

| Logo = AirPods logo.png

}}AirPods are wireless earbuds designed by [[Apple]]. They ~~were~~ first debuted on September 07, 2016, alongside the iPhone 7 and released on December 13, ~~2013.~~

}}AirPods are wireless earbuds designed by [[Apple]]. They first debuted on September 07, 2016, alongside the iPhone 7, and were released on December 13, 2016.

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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.

On March 20, 2019, Apple released the second-generation AirPods, which feature the H1 chip, longer talk time, and hands-free "Hey Siri" support. A higher-end version includes a charging case that supports Qi charging.

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.

On September 9, 2024, Apple announced the AirPods 4, which feature the H2 chip, Bluetooth 5.3, and a USB-C charging case. A higher end model features active noise cancellation and a charging case that supports Qi and Apple Watch chargers.

==Consumer impact summary==

AirPods are designed to be unrepairable even by Apple, leading to them ending up as e-waste after a few years of use. The replacement of the lithium-ion batteries used by the AirPods requires the destruction of the outer casing, adding to the waste problem. Up until September 22, 2023, Apple used their ~~proprietory lighting~~ connector on the AirPods' charging case.

AirPods are designed to be unrepairable even by Apple, leading to them ending up as e-waste after a few years of use. The replacement of the lithium-ion batteries used by the AirPods requires the destruction of the outer casing, adding to the waste problem. Up until September 22, 2023, Apple used their proprietary Lightning connector on the AirPods' charging case.

The lithium-ion batteries in AirPods can see significant degradation over time, with two-year-old sets lasting for less than half of the advertised five hours. Apple has a program to service batteries and purchase replacement individual AirPods and charging cases. The replacement of one or both AirPods or the charging case has a lower price with AppleCare+ than without. Apple offers battery servicing for free with AppleCare+ and for a fee without. However, this is just a replacement service, as AirPods cannot be repaired without destroying their outer case, resulting in a 0/10 repairability score.

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==Products==

*AirPods (1st generation)

*AirPods (1st generation) (December 13, 2016<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=2 March 2025 |title=Every Apple AirPods Generation: A Full History of Release Dates - IGN |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/all-apple-airpods-release-dates-in-order |website=IGN}}</ref>)

*AirPods (2nd generation)

*AirPods (2nd generation) (March 20, 2019<ref name=":0" />)

*AirPods Pro (1st generation)

*AirPods Pro (1st generation) (October 30, 2019<ref name=":0" />)

*AirPods Max

*AirPods Max (December 15, 2020<ref name=":0" />)

*AirPods (3rd generation)

*AirPods (3rd generation) (October 26, 2021<ref name=":0" />)

*AirPods Pro 2 (previously 2nd generation)

*AirPods Pro 2 (previously 2nd generation) (September 23, 2022<ref name=":0" />)

*AirPods 4/ANC

*AirPods 4/ANC (September 20, 2024<ref name=":0" />)

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==See also==

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*[[Apple]]

==References==

[[Category:Airpods]]

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 | Official Website = https://apple.com/airpods
 | Logo = AirPods logo.png
-}}AirPods are wireless earbuds designed by [[Apple]]. They were first debuted on September 07, 2016, alongside the iPhone 7 and released on December 13, 2013.
+}}AirPods are wireless earbuds designed by [[Apple]]. They first debuted on September 07, 2016, alongside the iPhone 7, and were released on December 13, 2016.
-{{Placeholder box|Add a 2-3 sentence introduction starting with "'''{{PAGENAME}}''' is a ...<ref name":0">ref goes here</ref>". When writing the article, insert text in the space below this box, and then delete this tip box (and the other tip boxes below). In the visual editor, just click on a box and press backspace to delete it. In the source editor, simply delete the double curly brackets, and the text inside them.}}
+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.
+On March 20, 2019, Apple released the second-generation AirPods, which feature the H1 chip, longer talk time, and hands-free "Hey Siri" support. A higher-end version includes a charging case that supports Qi charging.
+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.
+On September 9, 2024, Apple announced the AirPods 4, which feature the H2 chip, Bluetooth 5.3, and a USB-C charging case. A higher end model features active noise cancellation and a charging case that supports Qi and Apple Watch chargers.
 ==Consumer impact summary==
-AirPods are designed to be unrepairable even by Apple, leading to them ending up as e-waste after a few years of use. The replacement of the lithium-ion batteries used by the AirPods requires the destruction of the outer casing, adding to the waste problem. Up until September 22, 2023, Apple used their proprietory lighting connector on the AirPods' charging case.
+AirPods are designed to be unrepairable even by Apple, leading to them ending up as e-waste after a few years of use. The replacement of the lithium-ion batteries used by the AirPods requires the destruction of the outer casing, adding to the waste problem. Up until September 22, 2023, Apple used their proprietary Lightning connector on the AirPods' charging case.
+The lithium-ion batteries in AirPods can see significant degradation over time, with two-year-old sets lasting for less than half of the advertised five hours. Apple has a program to service batteries and purchase replacement individual AirPods and charging cases. The replacement of one or both AirPods or the charging case has a lower price with AppleCare+ than without. Apple offers battery servicing for free with AppleCare+ and for a fee without. However, this is just a replacement service, as AirPods cannot be repaired without destroying their outer case, resulting in a 0/10 repairability score.
 {{Placeholder box|Overview of concerns that arise from the conduct towards users of products part of the product line.
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 ==Products==
-*AirPods (1st generation)
+*AirPods (1st generation) (December 13, 2016<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=2 March 2025 |title=Every Apple AirPods Generation: A Full History of Release Dates - IGN |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/all-apple-airpods-release-dates-in-order |website=IGN}}</ref>)
-*AirPods (2nd generation)
+*AirPods (2nd generation) (March 20, 2019<ref name=":0" />)
-*AirPods Pro (1st generation)
+*AirPods Pro (1st generation) (October 30, 2019<ref name=":0" />)
-*AirPods Max
+*AirPods Max  (December 15, 2020<ref name=":0" />)
-*AirPods (3rd generation)
+*AirPods (3rd generation) (October 26, 2021<ref name=":0" />)
-*AirPods Pro 2 (previously 2nd generation)
+*AirPods Pro 2 (previously 2nd generation) (September 23, 2022<ref name=":0" />)
-*AirPods 4/ANC
+*AirPods 4/ANC (September 20, 2024<ref name=":0" />)
-{{Placeholder box|This is a list of the products with articles on this wiki.
-* [[Example product one]] (release date): Short summary of the product's incidents.
-* [[Example product two]] (release date):}}
 ==See also==
 {{Placeholder box|Link to relevant theme articles or product lines with similar incidents.}}
+*[[Apple]]
 ==References==
 <references />
+[[Category:Airpods]]