Apple’s Lightning-only charging case for the third-gen AirPods doesn’t make sense

Worth noting: the MagSafe charging case also has a Lightning port.

Apple has quietly introduced a new option for its third-generation non-Pro AirPods - a Lightning-only charging case (via MacRumors). On the surface, that's reasonable: forgoing wireless charging on the second-gen AirPods saved you $40. But this time around, you're only saving ten dollars: they cost $169, compared to $179 for the MagSafe version (which can also be charged with a Lightning cable).

For those looking to trade convenience for savings, foregoing wireless charging used to be a genuinely good option, saving you 20 percent. Now, you can just as easily save $10 on third-gen AirPods with two seconds of Googling - the MagSafe versions are on sale for $169 at both Amazon and Target. If you're willing to wait, you could probably snag...

Continue reading...