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Apple AirPods Now Available for Purchase in Canada, Delivers Dec. 20 at Earliest [u]
Apple has just launched AirPod sales in Canada and beyond, confirming a rumour they would launch in time for Christmas (that John Gruber and his “little birdies” eh?). AirPods are set to launch in Apple Stores on December 21.
AirPods cost $219 CAD and right now are shipping by December 20 for addresses in Ontario and December 23 for us in B.C, based on what we’ve ordered.
Click here to get your AirPods while they are still in stock.
AirPods were originally slated for an October release, but Apple delayed the product, as they were not ready for release, they said.
BuzzFeed says this morning “a person familiar with the product’s development said it required additional “fine-tuning” related to sound performance and battery life,” echoing a report from the WSJ.
Here’s what Apple has to say about the launch in its press release:
AirPods will be shipping in limited quantities at launch and customers are encouraged to check online for updates on availability and estimated delivery dates. Stores will receive regular AirPod shipments.
AirPods are available in more than 100 countries and territories including Australia, Canada, China, Hong Kong, France, Germany, India, Mexico, Netherlands, Japan, UAE, the UK and the US.
Let us know if you pulled the trigger for AirPods–looks like Apple managed to surprise us all and get these ready in time for Christmas.
Update 7:55AM PDT: Looks like initial pre-Christmas orders have sold out. It’s showing delivery dates of December 29 for some postal codes in Ontario, and January 5 for our BC postal code. Sorry, westcoasters just waking up now…
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I’m in Ontario, mine are to arrive Dec 20????
Yahoo!
Me too
ordered right away just before letting you know on twitter that they were available! 😉
I’ve decided to buy the new Apple Watch a Christmas gift to me by me… but now, I end up with two gifts! 😉
Cheers–That’s going to be a great Christmas 🙂
Merry Christmas Mario
Mine to arrived dec 28 ????
What province?
ON?
alberta
I’m craving for bacon now. Mmmm….
What do the flippers think. Should I grab a couple to sell before Christmas ?????????
Boom! Got em :). 20th delivery to Toronto – processing payment (Apple Pay via iOS app) now.
Just grabbed a pair. Arrives Dec. 20th!
December 21 in Nova Scotia
December 20th to Ontario ????
Gary I keep going back-and-forth with these. congrats to the people that ordered, but ultimately I don’t think I am. I mean I still think there’s an issue with some of the functionality in this thing. It’s very Siri focussed so my problem is if there’s no Internet connection how are you gonna do half of the things like skip tracks, increase, decrease volume, etc. Siri needs an Internet connection. I think I’m going to wait for the beats earphones that has the W1 chip
why would it absolutely need an internet connection?
surely they can implement some basic commands like they already did before siri on the iPhone.
Yeah through Bluetooth but I’m still not completely sold. It’s still a cool toy though. I’m just going off of the reviews I’ve seen online
Kirk, best I can say is order them to try out to decide for yourself…if you don’t like them, you can always return them!
Yeah Gary. I decided I’m going to get the Beats instead. It’s just like Apple Watch. I loved my first gen version but as soon as gen 2 was announced my first gen is collecting dust and the resale value has droppped so drastically that I think it’s a waste selling it. I think I’ll try AirPod gen 2….. or go to the Apple Store to test it out if they have it on display that is super easy to steal LOL. Love my GEN 2 Apple Watch though 😀
For me, the more important factor is sound quality. From pretty much every review I’ve read, these are essentially equivalent to the included ear buds in an iPhone, just with the cool new wireless tech. That alone is reason enough that I won’t be ordering them. Sound quality, for music listening at least, is paramount to me.
Facts. I think I’m going to go with BeatsX earphones.
Yeah, that’s what I’m holding out for. At least, to see how they sound. I love my QC20’s that I’m using now, it’s just such a pain having to use that ridiculous dongle.
I just need something that’s wireless and small that I can wear under my winter toque while I walk to work. Without the necessary of the cord that is 😀
😀 valid points!
Oh gosh, now that they are here, I’m playing the game of should I? Shouldn’t I? Decisions!!! Urghhggh!
January 4th delivery. Calgary. Ordered 8:25 AM MST.
oh delivery date already started to slip…
ordered mine with a Dec 20 date… now if I check online, it says Dec 29.
Saying Dec 29th now, for Burlington, ON
Didn’t expect this post today, grabbed them as soon as i saw this. Arrives Dec 29th, Toronto. Can always go to the store on the 21st and cancel the online order unless they ship faster.
That’s what I plan on doing, I got that day booked off work.
29th for ontario. Wish I saw it earlier
Update: Now showing delivery dates of Jan. 5 for BC and Dec. 29 for ON (YMMV)
I have no interest in these, but am much more interested in the Beats X that were to be released in “Autumn”. Up until a few days ago, that’s what the product page said on Apple’s website. With Autumn ending in one week, they now simply say “unavailable”.
With the significant delays in the Airpods availability, and now the Beats X, I’m wondering if there are some issues with the wireless tech Apple is using.
Jan 04 for me too. In Calgary
Delivery on Dec 23, BC. Ordered at 6:30am PST.
January 12th for me
Ordered this morning with a delivery date of december 21 for Quebec City
My order says Jan. 17th here in Victoria.
Secured 2 Pairs. One for self and second to gift a family member. One is arriving 20th and second on 29. Within an hour delivery date slipped 9/10 days. Selling like hot cakes.
Thank-you for posting this!! I was able to order a pair and estimated shipment date is January 5th which I’m stoked about!
Order just shipped. Used to have delivery on Dec 22, now its the 20th!
Ordered in Calgary around 9AM MST
Okay something really weird is going on. AirPods were supposed to deliver today, arrived in the city, but then Apple requested they be returned and never made it to my door. Anyone else? #YYJ
Ordered mine about a week ago Feb 3 Delivery date :/ I’m sure it will be faster… I hope haha
You had to order them in the first few minutes to get them this week…
Yes I’m aware of that. I’m not asking for them to be here this week haha. I’m simply saying that Feb 3 is my estimated date, and I hope to get them sooner.