The patent reveals that a case has a bag-like form factor with a magnetic clasp on the top, and magnets running through the seam to keep the case closed. Patent Potentially Reveals new AirPods Max case.
When Apple released its headset AirPods Max in December 2020, fans were delighted with the headphones’ top-notch audio quality, industry-leading noise cancellation, and impressive battery life. However, the focus was quickly shifted to its faded case, with users comparing it to a purse and even a bra.
And now, it looks like Apple may be in the midst of updating the flimsy case, which could be sold as a standalone product, or come with the updated headset AirPods Max 2.
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Patent Potentially Reveals new AirPods Max case
As reported by PatentlyApple, the United States Patent and Trademark Office recently granted Apple a patent relating to a new form factor for the headset AirPods Max Smart Case. The new case is described as an “enclosure with flexible magnetic closure and clasps”, with the magnetic closure likely running along the seams of the case, as seen in the image below:
From the looks of it as in the image, the case has a bag-like form factor with a magnetic clasp on the top, and magnets running through the seams to keep the case closed. There is a separator inside the case to keep the two earcups apart, though there doesn’t seem to be any other use case for it.
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It’s worth noting that this patent was filed back in 2017, and it may have already been omitted from Apple’s plans. And on the other hand, the case might actually be in the works, with Apple planning to release it as a standalone purchase for the headset AirPods Max or alongside a new pair of headphones. Patent Potentially Reveals new AirPods Max case.
