TechAudioHeadphonesCould the iPhone 15 see a return of wired EarPods in the box?The change to USB-C has sparked mass production of new EarPods with the connectorWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
TechAudioHeadphonesCould the iPhone 15 see a return of wired EarPods in the box?The change to USB-C has sparked mass production of new EarPods with the connectorWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
The change to USB-C has sparked mass production of new EarPods with the connector
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Since theiPhone 11,Applehas stopped including a pair of its wired EarPods with phones. That’s with good reason – most of us have made the switch over towireless earbudsorwireless headphonesthese days, so there isn’t quite as much call for them.
That could all change this year, though. With theiPhone 15set to use USB-C for the first time, older earbuds won’t be compatible. That’s led to a mass production cycle for EarPods with a USB-C, according to notorious leaker,ShrimpApplePro.
For me, that sparked two thought cycles. First, for any remaining cynics, this is almost conclusive proof thatUSB-C is coming to the iPhone 15range. I’m not sure anyone was still expecting Lightning at this point, though.
Secondly, will these EarPods be found in the box for theiPhone15 models? While on the face of it ‘no’ seems like the easy answer, I’m not so sure.
Logically, anyone who has purchased a pair of EarPods before this won’t be able to use them with the new phone. From that end, including them as standard with this range would smooth the transition, and ensure there’s less reason for users of old devices to wait for a later model.
There’s also the rumouredprice inflationcoming to the range. We don’t know how much these phones are going to cost until they land, but with leaked information suggesting some substantial increases, included accessories could help to make it a more attractive package.
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Personally, I’d love to see them included. Many utilise the EarPods as a backup to their favourite wireless option, and others would use them as a standalone pair with their new handset. It would add value to the package overall, and champion the new USB-C port in the process – win-win.
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