First they were launching in October. Then they were delayed. And then it looked like Apple might not release them at all this year. But now they’re here, sort of: Apple’s Airpods are finally available for preorder.
At the time of writing, Apple’s site said the wireless headphones will ship to customers on December 29, just in time to miss Christmas. You can buy the earbuds the entire world is terrified about losing right here.
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Update 7:41 am. PT: Now the ship time reads “4 weeks.”
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