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Definition: EarPods


A type of earbud from Apple that was introduced with the iPhone 5 and iPod models in 2012. The EarPods were designed to fit and sound better than the previous earbuds that came with Apple devices. Along with the iPhone 7 in 2016, Apple introduced the AirPods, its wireless counterpart to the EarPods (see AirPods). See iPhone 5, iPhone 7 and earphones.




Apple EarPods
Shaped to fit the ear better, vents let air flow into and out of the stem, causing it to function like an acoustic chamber for better sound. (Image courtesy of Apple Inc.)