when were airpods invented

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Nature

AirPods were unveiled on September 7, 2016 and first went on sale in December 2016 after a short delay from the planned late-October launch date.

Key dates

  • Announcement: Apple introduced AirPods at its September 7, 2016 special event alongside iPhone 7 and Apple Watch Series 2.
  • Planned launch: Apple said they would be available starting in late October 2016.
  • Actual release: Orders opened December 13, 2016, with in‑store availability beginning December 20, 2016.

Source notes

  • Apple’s newsroom press release confirms the September 2016 introduction and late‑October target availability.
  • Wikipedia’s AirPods entry documents the September 7 announcement and the December 2016 retail rollout after a delay.
  • Apple’s event video listing corroborates the inclusion of AirPods at the September 7, 2016 keynote.