Your future AirPods case may look a lot like a modern iPod nano - 9to5Mac

According to an Apple patent, the company is interested in building a future AirPods case with a built-in display, resembling an iPod nano.

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@9to5Mac Why?
The AW and the iPhone already have screens with controls
@9to5Mac Sure, I guess that’s great. How about something useful, like audio in that relays to the AirPods, so I can use them with the entertainment system on a plane?