Apple once explored the idea of releasing AirPods with vibrant colored charging cases, reminiscent of the iPhone 5c palette. Prototypes of the first-generation AirPods featured pink and yellow cases, while the earbuds and the interior of the case remained white. These colors were similar to the iPhone 5c options, which included blue, green, pink, yellow, and white. Despite this exploration, Apple has consistently offered AirPods only in white. In 2023, images of pink AirPods surfaced, suggesting that Apple had considered five color variants to complement the iPhone 7, but ultimately did not pursue the concept. Although there has been consumer interest in colored AirPods for years, Apple has limited its color offerings to the AirPods Max. This glimpse into Apple’s prototyping history shows the company’s experimentation with diverse color options for its products.

