Headphones Articles on TUAW - The Unofficial Apple Weblog

Apple finally offers in-ear headphones for sale

by Mat Lu (Dec 2nd, 2008)

We were recently wondering what happened to the in-ear headphones that Apple promised way back in September. Today, we're happy to see that the online Apple Store is finally offering them for sale with free shipping and delivery listed as 7-10 days. These headphones promise to be of higher quality ...

iPod nano update released, adds support for new In-Ear headphones

by Cory Bohon (Nov 16th, 2008)

If you have one of those small, multi-colored nano-chromatic iPod nanos, then you might be in for a surprise the next time you sync it with iTunes. That's because an update is waiting for you; the iPod nano (4th Generation) update 1.0.3 gives your musical friend the following new features/bug ...

iPhone headphone mic works with new laptops (and previous MBPs?)

by Michael Rose (Oct 15th, 2008)

As our old friend Nik tipped us yesterday and Macworld's Jason Snell reported in his two-hour rundown of the MacBook Pro and MacBook updates, there's a stealth feature with these machines that is sure to please iPhone owners: the $29 US Apple Stereo Headset, included with the iPhone, works as a ...

Apple announces two new sets of headphones

by Mat Lu (Sep 9th, 2008)

Another interesting detail released in the excitement of the Let's Rock event: Apple's announcement of two new sets of headphones designed for the new iPods and their voice notes recording feature. The first set is similar the the present iPhone headset with a main button for play/plause and ...

Apple Store back online, with changes

by Cory Bohon (Sep 9th, 2008)

With the day's Apple news slowing down, the Apple store finally came back online after what seemed to be an eternity. We've been looking around and here are the changes that we found: New iPod nanos are now available for order and ship within 24 hours New iPod touches are available for order ...

Breakaway 1.7

by Cory Bohon (May 16th, 2008)

If you frequent the library (or quiet places) then Breakaway could be a god-send. You'll never be afraid of your headphones becoming unplugged when you have John Mayer playing loudly in iTunes. If you have ever used an iPod, then you know that when you unplug your headphones while playing a song it ...

iPods outline "dead bodies" in ad campaign

by Dave Caolo (Jan 10th, 2008)

We've seen clever iPod marketing from outside the US before, like this great campaign from South Africa. Today's ads come from the Sydney, Australia Police Department. Designed to encourage people to be aware of traffic while listening to their iPods, the ads depict users lying on the road, their ...

Cheap headphone adapter for iPhone

by Erica Sadun (Aug 3rd, 2007)

The iPhone headphone jack with its super narrow opening is so recessed that most people simply can't use their personal headphones. The jack is too narrow, their plugs won't fit. Fortunately, Derek K. Miller has found a solution. The iPod Shuffle Sports Case ships with an adapter cable with an ...

iPhone gallery shows off Dock, iPhone headphones

by Scott McNulty (Jun 20th, 2007)

Eagle eyed TUAW reader Eric noticed that Apple has updated the iPhone photo gallery. Not only that, but they updated it to include pictures of a heretofore unseen iPhone dock. Not the most groundbreaking of news, I will admit, but since we have relatively little information about the iPhone we need ...

iFreePlay "cordless" Shuffle headphones

by Mat Lu (May 24th, 2007)

We recently mentioned a concept from Arriva for iPod Shuffle headphones that integrate the Shuffle into the 'phones themselves. Well Monster Cable (of way-too-expensive-cables fame) has apparently beaten them to the punch with these foldable iFreePlay headphones. As you can see the Shuffle fits into ...

Would you wear a Shuffle on your head?

by Mat Lu (May 3rd, 2007)

CNET's Crave has the scoop on these "wireless" headphones forthcoming from Arriva. As you can see from the Photoshop mockup, the headphones integrate a 2nd generation iPod Shuffle dock in the middle to achieve the "wireless" effect. I'm guessing you'd be the subject of a few double-takes walking ...

Neon cables for iPod headsets

by Erica Sadun (Feb 28th, 2007)

Saint Patrick's day is just a few weeks away. And what says "American Irish" more than green beer, green face paint, and green glowing neon iPod earphones? Akihabara News tracked down these fabulous iPod-compatible neon cables that flash along with your music--whether you're listening to Dexy's ...

Macworld 2007 Show Floor Showoff: Etymotics

by Scott McNulty (Jan 25th, 2007)

During my interview with Jeremy Horwitz, Editor of iLounge, I asked him what headphones he would recommend to replace the Apple supplied earbuds that come with an iPod. Without missing a beat he said the Er6is from Etymoic Research. I had to find out what made these headphones so good, so I headed ...

Throw out your earbuds and listen different

by Erica Sadun (Dec 5th, 2006)

Sci Fi Tech (yes, the people from the Sci Fi channel) has a nice article up about better ways to listen to your iPod. They present five of their favorite headphones and earbuds to replace the standard cheapy earbud set that ships in the box. Prices for these suggestions range from a reasonable $60 ...

Considering iPod etiquette

by Dave Caolo (Mar 28th, 2006)

Newsvine user LT was recently inspired to compose his own version of iPod etiquette, after witnessing two specific events: A man who was listening to his iPod while sitting with friends in a noisy bar, and a younger boy who sat plugged in during dinner with his family in a restaurant (my parents ...