Apple AirPods

Apple AirPods are a line of true wireless Bluetooth earbuds designed and marketed by Apple Inc. They integrate seamlessly with Apple's ecosystem, offering instant pairing, automatic device switching, and intuitive controls for audio playback and voice assistant interaction. AirPods…

Key facts

First appeared: 2016
Category: technology
Problem solved: AirPods were created to solve the inconvenience of tangled wired headphones, the often cumbersome pairing process of traditional Bluetooth headsets, and to provide a seamless, integrated audio experience, especially following the removal of the 3.5mm headphone jack from the iPhone 7.
Platforms: iPadOS, Android (via standard Bluetooth), Windows (via standard Bluetooth), tvOS, watchOS, iOS, macOS

Related technologies

Apple TV
Mac
Any Bluetooth-enabled device
iPad
iPhone
Apple Watch

Notable users

Fitness enthusiasts due to their wireless freedom
Professionals seeking convenience for calls and meetings
General consumers within the Apple ecosystem