Abstract: The present invention is directed to an audio-output capable portable electronic device (PED), such as a mobile telephone or a media player, having at least one integrated detachable earpiece, in one of a wireless, or a retractable wired configuration, that is stored at least partially within a storage cavity in the housing of the PED. In this manner, the detachable earpiece does not need to be carried separately from the PED and is always available when needed. In another inventive embodiment the detachable wireless earpiece is rechargeable, and the PED includes a recharger component connected to a power interface in the storage cavity in the PED housing, and also to the PED power sources such that when the rechargeable earpiece is placed into the storage cavity, it contacts the power interface and is recharged with energy from the PED power source.