Apple is seemingly planning to bring in wired EarPods that support a USB Type-C connector with the upcoming iPhone 15 series. Tech giant is already expected to launch future iPhones with support for USB Type-C connectivity. Apple still sells wired earbuds, which also come with a Lightning connector or a 3.5mm headphone jack adapter. But, their usage has been fewer as compared to the wireless AirPods.

The Tipster

A trustworthy tipster has shared tweets revealing that Apple has started the mass production of wired EarPods with USB Type-C connectors. He added that the Apple is also producing MFi USB Type-C cables.

Apple now sells its wired earbuds with a Lightning connector or a 3.5mm headphone jack adapter, and is priced at $19. Meanwhile, the wireless AirPods, launched in 2016, are much popular with Apple users. Now, with the introduction of wired EarPods with USB Type-C connectivity, Apple users will be able to plug in the accessory straight to the upcoming iPhones, which are also expected to switch to USB Type-C ports.

Report :

It was earlier reported; quoting TF International Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, that the USB Type-C port on the upcoming iPhone 15 models will tender fast charging with the MFi-certified charger. It was also added that the Apple is reportedly optimistic about a go up in demand for 20W USB Type-C chargers in Q2, Q3 of 2023.