Apple is Engaged on USB Type-C Wired EarPods for Upcoming iPhones: Report

Apple is reportedly planning to introduce wired EarPods that assist a USB Type-C connector with the upcoming iPhone 15 collection. The Cupertino-based tech large is already anticipated to launch future iPhones with assist for USB Type-C connectivity. Apple nonetheless sells wired earbuds, which both include a Lightning connector or a 3.5mm headphone jack adapter. However, their utilization has been much less as in comparison with the wi-fi AirPods, launched by the tech large in 2016.

A dependable tipster ShrimpAppleProfessional has shared tweets revealing that Apple has began the mass manufacturing of wired EarPods with USB Type-C connectors. He added that the corporate can also be producing MFi USB Type-C cables. The tipster earlier tweeted that Foxconn has already began mass manufacturing of equipment like EarPods and USB Type-C cables.

Apple presently sells its wired earbuds with a Lightning connector or a 3.5mm headphone jack adapter, and are priced at $19 (roughly Rs. 1,550). Meanwhile, the wi-fi AirPods, launched in 2016, are extra fashionable with Apple customers. Now, with the introduction of wired EarPods with USB Type-C connectivity, Apple customers will have the ability to plug within the accent on to the upcoming iPhones, that are additionally anticipated to change to USB Type-C ports.

The Cupertino tech large earlier offered a 3.5mm audio jack on iPhones for wired earbuds connectivity. However, with the launch of the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus, Apple began promoting Lightning-powered EarPods. The smartphones additionally shipped alongside Lightning to three.5mm Headphone Jack Adapter.

It was beforehand reported, quoting TF International Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, that the USB Type-C port on the upcoming iPhone 15 fashions will provide quick charging with the MFi-certified charger. It was additionally added that the corporate is reportedly optimistic a few rise in demand for 20W USB Type-C chargers in Q2, Q3 of 2023.