Remember headphone jacks? Apple's decision to ditch the headphone jack in 2016 was controversial, but it paved the way for the widespread adoption of wireless earbuds. This podcast explores the impact of AirPods on the audio industry, examining how they influenced consumer behavior, spurred innovation, and sparked a wave of imitators. We'll discuss the pros and cons of wireless earbuds, the role of design and marketing in the AirPods' success, and what the future holds for personal audio technology.

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https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/news/apple-sold-nearly-60-million-airpods-in-2019-analysts-estimate/articleshow/73302303.cms

https://www.wired.com/story/apple-airpods-success/

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https://fortune.com/2019/08/06/apple-airpods-business/

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