The funniest reactions to the new Apple AirPods

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Wednesday, September 07, 2016

Apple confirmed during their iPhone event on Wednesday, Sept. 7 that the new smartphone will no longer have a conventional headphone jack and will be able to be used with new wireless earphones called AirPods. The AirPods will connect digitally with all Apple devices and are designed to only play music when they're in the users' ears, but not everyone is excited for the new earphones.

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Apple's next iPhones will come without the analog headphone jack that's been standard on iPhones and most other electronic devices for years. The company designed new wireless headphones called AirPods to replace the traditional ear buds.

The announcement of Apple's new AirPods, though, has already generated strong and funny opinions on social media with some users, brands, and media personalities. Many mocked the headphones' unique design.

The AirPods are almost literally magical. Since I first tried ‘em, using earbuds with wires attached has felt hopelessly quaint. #appleevent
— Noah Witherspoon (@mahalis) September 7, 2016

Worried about losing your wireless Airpods? For just $59.99, let me send you my new invention. #AppleEvent pic.twitter.com/1wzW5u0DnB
— mah ree nah (@marinarachael) September 7, 2016

true innovation would have been replacing the headphone jack with a flapjack pic.twitter.com/xrdlS2Q8IY
— Denny's (@DennysDiner) September 7, 2016

For instance, will AirPods come in sizes to fit all ears? Or one size, likely based on the model of a male ear?
— Heidi N Moore (@moorehn) September 7, 2016

Apple #AirPods starting at $159? No thanks. I'll make my own 😂😂 #AppleEvent pic.twitter.com/JGdxtsQsDJ
— DC (@AppSapp) September 7, 2016

R.I.P 💀 AUX cord... You will be missed. #AirPods #Appleevent pic.twitter.com/r5OVsGaBlr
— Alex Fost (@D8Alexander) September 7, 2016

Next week: Apple launches "tethered Airpods" to tackle lost-earpiece-syndrome. pic.twitter.com/u1L4TFX8v6
— Nick Garnett (@NickGarnettBBC) September 7, 2016

Others poked fun at the AirPods' name.

#AirPods? I guess another name was taken. pic.twitter.com/DzI7xUGbbe
— josh groban (@joshgroban) September 7, 2016

this is @apple when it had to walk away from calling "Air Pods" "Air Buds" for legal reasons #AppleEvent pic.twitter.com/5xmTKtwdx1
— Cody LaGrow (@CodyLaGrow) September 7, 2016

But a lot of jokes were made at how easily users will lose or misplace their AirPods,

Searching my #AirPods after #AppleEvent 😁 pic.twitter.com/ymiHQvz0Lo
— Amit Panchal (@AmitHPanchal) September 7, 2016

I have already lost 27 pairs of these headphones by lookin at the photos alone. https://t.co/OkuemxIXpm
— Halle Cooper (@hallemcooper24) September 7, 2016

AirPods. You’ve already lost them in your couch.
— Paul Fidalgo (@PaulFidalgo) September 7, 2016

How to Talk to a Woman Wearing Airpods

1) Wait 5 minutes for her to drop the Airpods down a sewer grate
— Chris Kohler (@kobunheat) September 7, 2016

BUSINESS IDEA: Pokemon Go, but for finding lost AirPods
— Jeff Veillette (@JeffVeillette) September 7, 2016

When you can't find your AirPods anywhere pic.twitter.com/t6sUfLT1oA
— Super Deluxe (@superdeluxe) September 7, 2016

Will AirPods be water resistant for when they fall in the toilet?
— Kirk McElhearn (@mcelhearn) September 7, 2016

Not all reactions to the AirPods were negative. Some social media users responded positively to the new earphones.

I'm ok with no 3.5mm jack. Airpods look slick and not clunky 3.5mm to lightning adapter is included w/ phone. Worthy trade for water resist
— Andrew Campbell (@TheAndyCamps) September 7, 2016

Not going to lie, the #airpods look pretty cool.. #AppleEvent
— Alexys (Lex) Fleming (@MadeULookbyLex) September 7, 2016

Photos from Apple's iPhone 7 event in San Francisco

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