EarPod cable is broken after 13 months

My EarPod cable is broken after 13 months, thus just 1 month out of warranty. I wonder if this is usual for an Apple product during very normal use. The effects are that the sound is broken sometimes and that the remote does not function anymore. I do not know this effect from earlier headphones while using them for listening to music and/or phone calls. Have earlier products been more robust? Can I apply for refund or a new EarPod?

As you noted, it's out of warranty so you can get neither a refund nor a replacement at no cost. You'll need to purchase new ones. Or just ask around. Many people who buy iPhones never use them (I can't stand them) so someone you know with an iPhone may have an unopened set lying around.

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