Apple delays its truly wireless AirPods earbuds, October release not happening

26 October 2016
At its big iPhone event in September, Apple also announced its first truly wireless earbuds, the AirPods. These were supposed to become available in "late October", as per the company's official materials. Well, it's late October now, and the AirPods still aren't in stock. And it turns out that's intentional.

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  • gId
  • 27 Oct 2016

They might want to check the battery inside them, to be sure that it won't explode inside our ear. Imagine that happening...

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    • MasEnha
    • 9xx
    • 27 Oct 2016

    May me he meant it Oct 2017 :P

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      • Anonymous
      • uJD
      • 27 Oct 2016

      .. too much demand.

      If they release now, still no stock. Same with apple watch series 2.. No stock.. even if you order, it takes weeks to reach you.

      But this is bad behaviour.. they should know the demand is high.. and post a more realistic release date first time thru.

        Something isn't going right at Apple lately.

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          • Anonymous
          • 8ns
          • 27 Oct 2016

          To quote:"The early response to AirPods has been incredible. "

          And to add:in a very negative way :D

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            • Anonymous
            • m5W
            • 27 Oct 2016

            Turns out the delay is caused by oral b not being to supply enough electric toothbrush heads in time.....

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              • Anonymous
              • bCk
              • 27 Oct 2016

              venki, 27 Oct 2016No body talks about Samsung ICONX. With tracker, built in m... moreAmazing right..?

              But many Apple users prefer anything that comes out of their favorite label, they won't look elsewhere even when the price is not right...

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                • venki
                • Icm
                • 27 Oct 2016

                No body talks about Samsung ICONX. With tracker, built in mp3 player, heart rate monitor in a very compact size and easy to use. (Samsung Gear Iconx user)

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                  • YdR
                  • 27 Oct 2016

                  You're not reading our official materials correctly.

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                    • Anonymous
                    • 0JM
                    • 27 Oct 2016

                    Hahaha applel as if anyone would buy these at such a high price... oh wait yeah, after all even the pixlel is selling so no worries #bringbacknexus

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                      • t7X
                      • 26 Oct 2016

                      You can already get some better wireless headphones at this price, to be honest. High demand for the iphones didn't stop them from releasing them right away. What they don't want to admit is that their airpods are being swarmed by flies. Not many are buying into the hype.

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                        • 9LB
                        • 26 Oct 2016

                        not bad can do better....

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                          • AnonD-442781
                          • H5W
                          • 26 Oct 2016

                          They should add a wire to their wireless earphones so people don't lose them.

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                            • Anonymous
                            • vbV
                            • 26 Oct 2016

                            No one is gonna pay $159 for this. With or without delays.

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                              • AnonD-94869
                              • 0Cb
                              • 26 Oct 2016

                              Who cares ?? At this price are alrady many other excellent in ear wireless headphones, from very notorious brands

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