Apple's latest patent reveals plans for AirPods with a charging case featuring a touchscreen and camera, enabling unique functionalities like taking selfies directly from the case.*
The case could serve as an audio hub, connecting to devices such as vinyl players or in-flight entertainment systems, and wirelessly transmitting audio to the AirPods.*
Additional features include multi-source audio control, allowing users to adjust the volume of multiple audio streams independently via the case's touchscreen.*
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