US retail Target might have hinted that Apple EarPods will soon be discontinued, coinciding with the "It's Glowtime" event.

Just hours before the iPhone 16 event today, information surfaced about Target potentially planning to stop selling Apple's wired

Despite the steady move toward wireless earbuds, including some of the best AirPods, Apple has continued to make wired earbuds. A new rumor suggests that the EarPods, which arrived with the iPhone 5, may finally be on their way out after 14 years of gracing our lobes.

Apple's EarPods were introduced with the iPhone 5, the company may finally discontinue its $19 wired earbuds. According

Apple will reportedly discontinue its EarPods soon. The EarPods were launched with the iPhone 5 in 2012. So far, Apple has released three versions of its EarPods. After 12 years since their launch, Apple is reportedly preparing to discontinue its EarPods.

Apple is rumored to be phasing out its wired EarPods, with major retailers marking them as "Non-Carry Forward." This move comes as Apple prepares to unveil its latest products, including the iPhone 16 and new AirPods models.

According to a MacRumors contributor, Apple might be about to discontinue its $19 wireless earphones. Aaron Perris spotted that Target has marked all the variants of Apple's EarPods (Lightning, 3.5mm, and USB-C) as "Non-Carry Forward." This usually means they won't be coming back in stock, which suggests Apple is about to discontinue the earphones.