Apple’s patent details how adding a screen on AirPod cases turns it into an iPod-like device. But this isn’t a new concept. CNET’s Bridget Carey breaks down everything we know about Apple’s upcoming AirPods and other headphones — and why we may see a shift in accessory designs.
0:00 A Case For AirPods As iPods
1:30 Apple’s New AirPod Patent Explored
3:53 Touchscreen Cases Aren’t a New Idea
4:26 Apple May Be Offering AirPods Lite
6:40 When Could We Expect New AirPods?
7:59 Earbuds’ Dirty Little Secret
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