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Apple today announced a new model of earphones, dubbed EarPods, to be shipped with the iPhone 5, the fifth-generation iPod touch, and the updated iPod nano. EarPods will also be available as a stand-alone accessory purchase starting today and priced at $29.


The new earphones feature a revised design to better fit a wider range of ear shapes and sizes and direct audio straight into the ear canal. The EarPods will still have a 3-button remote to control volume and playback on compatible iOS devices and Macs.

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troop231
178 months ago
"EarPods are designed to direct sound into the ear."

You don't say? lol :D
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blizaine
178 months ago
It will be interesting to hear and feel them. I was not able to wear the old headphones. Far to painful for my ear.
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aismaiil
178 months ago
So either a lawsuit or payout is coming...

http://cybusindustries.net/about.htm

Check the website's disclaimer:

"This is not the real Cybus Industries website. In fact, there is no Cybus Industries. This is a fictional website created for the new series of Doctor Who by BBC. We apologise for any inconvenience caused if you thought this was a real website."
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erio
178 months ago
Spods coming out in a month by Samesung… hahaha!
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samcraig
178 months ago
So either a lawsuit or payout is coming...

http://cybusindustries.net/about.htm
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kirky29
178 months ago
Earpods? Tacky name.

It's a very Apple name!
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