Microsoft announced the Surface Earbuds in the company's hardware event on October 2, by having an estimated shipping date looking for late 2019.

But as it turns out, the company must further polish the earbuds before making them available to buy, so Panos Panay, chief of Microsoft's hardware unit, announced a brand new date once the method is supposed to hit the shelves.

Microsoft Surface Earbuds are now projected to go reside in before summer 2020, of course unless additional time is required to make sure the best experience.

"Product-making is about the relentless mission for get every detail right, which takes time…sometimes more than we planned on. To make sure we deliver the most effective experience for you personally, our fans & customers, Surface Earbuds will now launch worldwide in Spring 2020," Panay said.

AirPods alternative

Surface Earbuds are considered one of the most advanced rivals to Apple's AirPods, but as when compared with this product, they use both Android and iOS devices.

Because they rely on a typical Bluetooth connection, Surface Earbuds can pair with Windows 10, Android 4.4 and newer, iPhone 5 and iOS 9 or newer devices.

Of course, similar to the other earbuds available on the market, Microsoft's model includes all kinds of gimmicks, together with a charging case that tips the scales at just 40 grams, two microphones per earbud, and a total battery life of Twenty four hours using the case. It supports several gestures, including touch, tap, swipe, and voice input. Surface Earbuds support a multitude of digital assistants, including not just Microsoft's own Cortana, but additionally Siri around the iPhone and Google Assistant on Android devices.

Surface Earbuds will be available for $249 when they continue sale the coming year, but the pricing will be a little bit different with respect to the market and the local taxes.