Are Apple's wired EarPods still worth buying?

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What happened

Wired earbuds like EarPods might seem like a relic of the past, but they still have their place (and come at a great price).

Key facts

  • Reported by Engadget and published Sun, 13 Sep 2026 15:00:00 UTC.

Why it matters

Platform, chip and AI decisions set the terms other companies have to build on, so a single announcement here tends to ripple through products, supply chains and regulation.

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  • Availability, pricing and rollout regions
  • Independent testing or verification of the claims made
  • Responses from regulators and competing platforms

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