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Can Apple keep its AirPods from becoming ‘PervertPods’?

Apple’s AirPods are arguably the most iconic headphones ever. The small, glossy, stylish buds are lauded for both their sound and design and are worn by hundreds of millions of people across the globe. But come next year, those hundreds of millions of AirPods owners might face a problem they never envisioned: being labeled as creeps or perverts—all for innocuously wearing one of the most…

Can Apple keep its AirPods from becoming ‘PervertPods’?

Apple's AirPods are widely recognized as one of the most iconic and successful products in the tech industry. With hundreds of millions of users around the world, the small, glossy, and stylish headphones are praised for both their sound quality and design. However, Apple may soon face a challenge that no one could have anticipated: its future AirPods models, set to launch in 2027, will reportedly feature built-in cameras.

This development could potentially damage the brand's reputation and lead to the AirPods being labeled as "PervertPods."

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