How can I charge and talk on headphones at the same time if I can't afford the EarPods??

Hi

Solutions for charging your iPhone whilst also using wired headphones include:

iPhone Dock

• When using headphones with a 3.5mm jack, you can charge your iPhone and use headphones at the same time.
• http://www.apple.com/shop/product/MNN62AM/A/iphone-lightning-dock-black?fnode=97

Belkin's Lightning Audio + Charge RockStar™ - available to pre-order - enables simultaneous charging of the iPhone and use of wired headphones. It supports use of:

• The supplied EarPods (or other headphones) with Lightning connector, including mic and remote control support.
• Headphones with a 3.5mm jack (when connected via the Lightning to 3.5mm Headphone Jack Adapter that is included with the iPhone).
• http://www.belkin.com/us/F8J198-Belkin/p/P-F8J198/

Other accessories may be / become available from Apple and/or third-party manufacturers.

When buying any electronic accessory for your iPhone, ensure that it is either a genuine Apple product or that - like the Belkin product - it has been certified as Made for iPhone (MFi).

To clarify: AirPods are Apple's new wireless headphones, due for release this month. EarPods refers to the wired headphones that were included with your iPhone.

More information:

http://www.apple.com/airpods/

You will have to opt for one of the adapters that are being advertised. Belkin has one that has two ports.