Apple not ready to launch AirPod headphones

PanARMENIAN.Net - Apple has said that it is not ready to launch AirPod wireless headphonesand will need "a little more time," TechCrunch reports

"The early response to AirPods has been incredible. We don't believe in shipping a product before it's ready, and we need a little more time before AirPods are ready for our customers," an Apple spokesperson told TechCrunch.

Apple did not say whether hardware or software updates are what is at the heart of the delay.

Some folks who have had them early, as noted by Eduardo Arcos, have reported seeing some physical issues.

It appears that Apple feels the same way and is taking more time to fix either hardware or software issues that prevent them from being customer ready. No timeline was given as far as future availability.

The AirPods are a brand new piece of hardware for Apple incorporating a half dozen new technologies including a bespoke wireless chip. Apple has placed the AirPods at the center of a variety of strategies surrounding wireless audio and AI.