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Apple patents new AirPods case with interactive display
April 4, 2023 - However, they’re still essentially earbuds that require an iPhone or other device nearby. But that may change in the future, as Apple has patented a new AirPods case with an interactive display.
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CNET
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AirPods With a Screen: Breaking Down Apple's Patent - Video
An Apple patent application details how a screen on an AirPods case would create an iPod-like device. CNET's Bridget Carey breaks down what we know about upcoming AirPods and other headphones — and a potential shift in accessory designs.
Published April 14, 2023
MacRumors
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AirPods Case With Touchscreen Knock-Off Copies Apple Patent - MacRumors
March 14, 2024 - Pictures and video shared on X (Twitter) by occasional leaker @lipilipsi show production units of counterfeit AirPods with an OLED touchscreen integrated into the front of the case. Activated when the case lid is opened, the display allows users to select noise control options, "Find My" earbuds, choose equalizer presets, and lock the screen. The display also shows users the battery level of each AirPod, the current time, and Bluetooth connectivity. It's clear where the concept has been ripped off from. An Apple 2021 patent reads:
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AirPods Case With Touchscreen Knock-Off Copies Apple Patent | Page 3 | MacRumors Forums
March 14, 2024 - Pictures and video shared on X (Twitter) by occasional leaker @lipilipsi show production units of counterfeit AirPods with an OLED touchscreen integrated into the front of the case. Activated when the case lid is opened, the display allows users to select noise control options, "Find My" earbuds, choose equalizer presets, and lock the screen. The display also shows users the battery level of each AirPod, the current time, and Bluetooth connectivity. It's clear where the concept has been ripped off from. An Apple 2021 patent reads: