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Apple is delaying its AirPods, saying the wireless earbuds aren’t quite ready for the masses.

“The early response to AirPods has been incredible,” Apple said in a statement. “We don't believe in shipping a product before it's ready, and we need a little more time before AirPods are ready for our customers."

The wirelessly connected devices, unveiled alongside the iPhone 7 last month, were set to ship sometime this month.

Watch: Apple AirPods first look