Overview
- Prototype photos posted by leaker and collector Kosutami show first‑generation AirPods charging cases in bright pink and yellow with white earbuds and interiors.
- MacRumors, 9to5Mac, and The Mac Observer reported the images on December 27–28 after they were shared on social media on December 24.
- The color scheme was described as iPhone 5c‑like, reflecting Apple’s past experimentation with playful finishes during early AirPods development.
- Earlier leaks in 2023 indicated Apple tested multiple AirPods colors intended to match iPhone 7 finishes, though none were released.
- Standard AirPods have only been sold in white to date—AirPods Max being the exception—prompting speculation about future colors that remains unverified.