# Can You Charge Your AirPods Using Your iPhone? Here's What You Need To Know

> Apple's decision to drop the 3. 5mm headphone jack on the iPhone was met with plenty of criticism. The first generation AirPods were revealed alongside this iPhone as an instant solution, and nearly a decade later,…

- **Source:** [SlashGear](https://www.slashgear.com/1812427/airpods-charge-with-iphone-explained/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=67dce0d0237bc63e6a998097)
- **Published:** 2025-03-21
- **Category:** Phones
- **Tags:** #airpods #earbuds #iphone #apple #charge #accessories #alongside #bluetooth
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