Apple's new $159 wireless AirPod earbuds attracted instant backlash after their announcement with the iPhone 7 and Dear Utol: Week 1 Highlights Episode 77 Plus and Apple Watch Series 2 at the company's big fall event on Wednesday.
Even though the wireless earbuds come with a carrying/charging case, the chances of losing one of them is high -- same as with any cable-free wireless earbuds.
But there is good news! Apple has confirmed to Mashableit will sell individual replacements "through normal service channels."
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How much will individual replacement AirPod earbuds cost? We've asked Apple for pricing and will update this story when we get a response.
But going off the total AirPods price, which includes two earbuds, the charging case and a Lightning cable, we hope each one is no more than $55 per earbud ($110 for a pair of earbuds + $30 for the case + $20 for the Lightning cable = $160 total).
Mashable Tech Editor Pete Pachal got to try the new AirPods at Apple's event and was split on whether they're genius or a complete disaster:
But between the tired EarPod design and the need to charge yet another gadget, they appear destined to inspire user frustration, not to mention self-consciousness. It's hard to see the AirPods becoming as ubiquitous as the distinctive white earbuds that preceded them over a decade ago.
And they look kinda like a Bluetooth headset in your ear, which is definitely a sign you're a tech douchebag.
Topics AirPods Apple Earbuds iPhone