
A rare prototype of Apple AirPods with a transparent charging case was unveiled by a user on the X social media platform.
The prototype was part of a limited production run, with only a few hundred units created for testing purposes.
These units were specifically designed to evaluate the headphones' resistance to dust and moisture.

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