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Are AirPods Becoming iPods?! Real Talk on Apple’s Next Headphones

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…

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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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52 Comments

  1. Holly Elizabeth.

    April 14, 2023 at 12:03 pm

    I already have an apple watch ultra, air pods pro, and an iphone. I have no need for what ever that is.

  2. zero11010

    April 14, 2023 at 12:06 pm

    This was pretty neutral. I’m a fan of the absurd reports of how this will revolutionize the way people listen to music …. Controls for your music that you have on your phone or watch … and most of which you can do from the AirPods already.

  3. TheRob

    April 14, 2023 at 12:17 pm

    I don’t know… why

  4. Lihao Yeong

    April 14, 2023 at 12:39 pm

    Guess Bridget’s favorite color

  5. Jonathan Diaz

    April 14, 2023 at 12:49 pm

    Dumb dumb dumb

  6. David Jackson

    April 14, 2023 at 1:08 pm

    coffee much?

  7. louididdy

    April 14, 2023 at 1:39 pm

    Real talk? Not your lingo, come on.

  8. dman7895

    April 14, 2023 at 1:44 pm

    thank you for the malibu stacey reference… one note dman busts that one out all the time… most recently for the yellow iphone 14!! . hey hey hey dont judge… Andrew OHara from Apple Insider thought it was funny haha

  9. dman7895

    April 14, 2023 at 1:45 pm

    in a serious note i have no interest in airpods ipods really but am going to seriously consider the Airpods Max 2 assuming they keep the same super high build quality

  10. Hunter X Hunter

    April 14, 2023 at 1:45 pm

    JBL has a touchscreen on its case. Apple does it again. 🙄

  11. Chris G

    April 14, 2023 at 1:55 pm

    I like the touchscreen headphones. I don’t think it’s what we need, touchscreen headphones in general, but it’s a cool idea.

  12. Conor Furlong

    April 14, 2023 at 4:31 pm

    This video ends with talk of “cleaning your ears” and a shot of someone sticking a pencil in her ear. Please do not do this. You should not put anything down your ear canal.

  13. Jacques

    April 14, 2023 at 4:56 pm

    0:28 “What is dead can never die”

    • PED Garage

      April 14, 2023 at 5:59 pm

      And with strange aeons even death may die

  14. Andrés González

    April 14, 2023 at 5:13 pm

    Introducing… the Apple Pocket Watch, audio edition, for just $399.

  15. Grego

    April 14, 2023 at 5:32 pm

    They need put back Wolfson DAC chip

  16. PASTUSIAQ

    April 14, 2023 at 5:35 pm

    Price for AirPods 📈

  17. Nolan

    April 14, 2023 at 5:41 pm

    For real CNET JBL Tour Pro 2 they already did this what kind Tech news Channel this CNET go down 👎

  18. Frank Jenkins

    April 14, 2023 at 5:43 pm

    Solar on case maybe

  19. Frank Jenkins

    April 14, 2023 at 5:49 pm

    Smaller that fits in your ear

  20. Frank Jenkins

    April 14, 2023 at 5:51 pm

    Sleep headphones— for laying on your pillow while listening to podcasts

  21. Glen Jones

    April 14, 2023 at 5:53 pm

    Necromancy with the iPod

  22. Em Dzei

    April 14, 2023 at 6:20 pm

    Wohoo! A brand new video from you. You make my day. I don’t expect a hit from the screen put in the charging unit. Does Apple think that the charging station would replace the phone itself? I expect from the new earbuds that they stay in the ears and instead of focusing on counter noise, a solution is found to eliminate the thump-thump noises that your own body produces when walking and running. Annoying voice. Ah, and last. Kisses. You are such a great lively person.

  23. GetTheFOutOfMyWay

    April 14, 2023 at 7:18 pm

    Oladance headphone user here, dunno what’s funnier the whole android user having to go to crApple to update the ear buds or the ear wax build up. xD

  24. jojorp84

    April 14, 2023 at 7:19 pm

    We need colors !!! And the shape is tired already!

  25. Jason

    April 14, 2023 at 9:20 pm

    This could be real. Apple is bring back the IPod. I think Apple will discontinue the wired only charging case. The base case will have wireless and wired charging by default, the new upgraded case will be a the IPod Case for AirPod. Basically I think it could have everything the iPod could do plus charge your AirPods. I think Apple has found that there are people who want to leave their phone at home while running or jogging or in their lockers at the gym. They likely found that many of their Apple Watch users, don’t use their watch for music when iphone is not paired. These users are unaware that their watch can store hours of music on its on board memory and no phone or cell service is necessary. For these people the iPod case will give a familiar functionality and nostalgia back to simpler days of music listening with no iPhone required.

  26. C Alvz

    April 14, 2023 at 9:52 pm

    Bring back CNET Update with Bridget again as the host and possibly have other as well, give TechLinked some competition!

  27. Gary Coronado

    April 14, 2023 at 10:09 pm

    Hmmmm… it seems you like the color orange Bridget. I can relate!!! 😅 love the vids! 😊

  28. Joe Baron

    April 14, 2023 at 10:27 pm

    I’m still waiting for the 18 carrat gold plated AirPods that cost $10,000 … each! I’m perpetually fascinated by the audacity of Apple. I’m happy with £20 wired headphones personally, but I tell you, there is celebs out there that would definitely buy them.

  29. Lise Dionne

    April 14, 2023 at 11:12 pm

    Génial … Merci … Simply the Best !!!

  30. Gustavo Suarez

    April 15, 2023 at 12:00 am

    A lot of patents don’t mean anything, other than to make sure that no one else can do it. I do not think it will ever become a product since the “business model” is to suck consumers into their ecosystem. We see this with Google, Apple, Microsoft, and other software companies

  31. The VRtist

    April 15, 2023 at 12:13 am

    The nano was and still is a very sexy product. I probably will be using it til the day I die…

  32. Karthik vel

    April 15, 2023 at 5:08 am

    JBL already released a product like this

  33. Mike Coshan

    April 15, 2023 at 5:24 am

    Wish we could see Bridget host all the CNET content as she is by far the best presenter on the channel.

  34. Adam R

    April 15, 2023 at 7:50 am

    Earth Day: I wish Apple would bring back target display mode for iMacs. The displays on iMacs out live the usefulness of the computers by 4-8 years. While it is possible to convert older iMacs into standalone monitors it requires taking them apart and installing (questionable) controller boards.

    Apple why did you take this away?

  35. Radders

    April 15, 2023 at 7:55 am

    Bridget – setup your own channel! You’re great!

  36. alphanash

    April 15, 2023 at 8:59 am

    I see a lot of people with beats solo headsets (especially while at the gym). I would be surprised if the new Airpods were not something along those lines. A smaller, on-ear airpods max

  37. Sovan Nay

    April 15, 2023 at 10:08 am

    Looks for seeing more update it very interesting for everything’s apple production i am a fan 100% love it very much.

  38. SAA B_

    April 15, 2023 at 10:10 am

    lame , this is exactly the reason I dont watch cnet anymore.Seriously presenting old news like new news

  39. ronnie greher

    April 15, 2023 at 10:35 am

    With regard to  sustainability, I say boo ! I just replaced my 2016 MBP because it would no longer receive OS updates from . I found a workaround called Open Core Legacy Patcher and Ventura ran fine on the machine, no thanks to . Had I traded my machine in to , I don’t know what would have become of it. I sold it to a private party. There’s no good reason for  to nudge users of their hardware, including iPhones, to abandon their devices prior to the end of their useful life. That’s planned obsolescence in an aggressive manner imo.

  40. Allan Pardo Garrido

    April 15, 2023 at 3:29 pm

    Thanks for the update Bridget!

  41. Cesar Trujillo

    April 15, 2023 at 5:37 pm

    Add a heart rate monitor and this is perfect for people who do fitness who don’t want an Apple Watch especially for those who need to rest weights on their wrist during workouts with kettlebells.

  42. Christian

    April 15, 2023 at 10:10 pm

    I know I’m not the only person who’d be happy if Apple at LEAST offered airpods in different colors!!

  43. Jane Kailey

    April 15, 2023 at 11:34 pm

    “DUH evolution”??? “DUH iPod”???

  44. Surya Koduri

    April 16, 2023 at 5:41 am

    Huawei watch buds?

  45. Peter Ting

    April 16, 2023 at 8:57 am

    Give me wireless home pods!

  46. Monwabisi Petersen

    April 16, 2023 at 3:53 pm

    It’s “what is dead may never die” Bridget

  47. Onisha Juhl

    April 16, 2023 at 8:34 pm

    Anyone know if AirPods are recyclable? Like iPhone? I wonder if in the future, we will be having to save turtles from discarded AirPods rather than plastic straws…

  48. John Doe

    April 16, 2023 at 9:31 pm

    First of all the airpods pro suck because for me the left ear does not fit with any ear tips, it always loses the seal. So until the make them do the basics of fitting in the customers ear properly, then i can care less about anything else. And for the record, yes every brand in ear buds fit me with no issues. Only airpods pro in the one ear have problems. ✌️

  49. jamikala

    April 16, 2023 at 9:35 pm

    How about a focus on transparancy mode/something in the neighborhood of sony linkbuds!

  50. Tad

    April 17, 2023 at 7:20 am

    No ways!!!😮

  51. Jacco Oldenkamp

    April 17, 2023 at 3:31 pm

    I love your way of explaining it.

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