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Jony Ive and Sam Altman Tease 'Sweetpea' Earbuds for 2028

1/13/2026

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Jony Ive, a designer, and Sam Altman are developing a new audio device, codenamed "Sweetpea," to replace AirPods.
The device is expected to launch around September 2028 and will resemble earpieces.
It may feature an AI voice assistant powered by ChatGPT and can make calls and play audio.
Its success depends on offering more than existing wireless earbuds, which are popular for features like active noise cancellation.

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Story summary

Jony Ive, a designer, and Sam Altman are developing a new audio device, codenamed "Sweetpea," to replace AirPods.
The device is expected to launch around September 2028 and will resemble earpieces.
It may feature an AI voice assistant powered by ChatGPT and can make calls and play audio.
Its success depends on offering more than existing wireless earbuds, which are popular for features like active noise cancellation.