Apple prototyped variations of the AirPods’ charging case in 5 totally different coloration choices to match the iPhone 7, based on the prototype collector often called “Kosutami.”
Pictures shared with MacRumors and posted on Twitter earlier right now present a first-generation AirPods casing in a pink colorway. It continues to have a cultured, shiny end like the ultimate launch model in white. The within of the casing, in addition to the AirPods earbuds themselves, proceed to be white.
The prototypes date again to the interval through which Apple was growing the iPhone 7. The corporate apparently developed AirPods prototypes in Black, Blonde, Pink, and Purple to match the iPhone 7’s coloration choices, MacRumors was informed. The iPhone 7 was obtainable in Jet Black, Black, Gold, Rose Gold, and (PRODUCT)RED. Because the AirPods’ casing is fabricated from polycarbonate moderately than anodized aluminum just like the iPhone, Apple appears to have switched to names like “Blonde” and “Pink,” as a substitute of “Gold” and “Rose Gold,” to indicate the totally different supplies and finishes.
Apple additionally apparently developed a purple AirPods prototype to match an unreleased model of the iPhone 7 in purple. Purple was one of many coloration choices rumored for the iPhone 7 round 2016, with a variety of leaked pictures displaying a purple casing for the system first showing in Could of that 12 months.
Apple is alleged to have solely canceled the AirPods coloration choices on the design validation testing (DVT) or manufacturing validation testing (PVT) stage, suggesting that the choice was made at a reasonably late stage. Kosutami has beforehand offered insights about Apple prototypes such because the “Magic Charger” up to now.
Some customers have wanted AirPods in numerous coloration choices for a number of years. Whereas Apple was seemingly solely ever contemplating providing the charging case in numerous coloration methods, it’s attention-grabbing to know that the corporate acquired so far as prototyping 5 distinct coloration choices for the system to match the iPhone. Immediately, the AirPods Max are the one AirPods to have been supplied in numerous coloration choices.
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