Last month Apple sent a shot heard around the world with its announcement that the iPhone 7 would be nixing the long, ubiquitous 3.5-mm headphone jack, in use for just more than five decades. Replacing it is a wireless connection and a complimentary pair of AirPods, the company’s wireless version of its standard EarPods.
The device pair over a standard Bluetooth connection, though Apple streamlines the process to make the transition as smooth as possible by having a window pop up when the AirPods turn on (other wireless headphones still require navigating the menu). Users will be able to operate Siri by simply double-tapping one of the Pods, and the device will even switch between phones and Macbooks.
For those who prefer their analog cans, Apple will be offering a Lightning adapter with a standard 3.5-mm jack. Several companies are also making their own adapters and Lightning cable headphones, in addition to their own wireless headsets that are Bluetooth ready.
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