What's Inside A Fake AirPods Pro? CT Scans Show How Counterfeit Earbuds Are Built - Yanko Design
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Just go type the word AirPods into Temu or AliExpress and you're likely to be flooded with results of earphones that look exactly like the AirPods, but most likely are just counterfeits. The AirPods, more than being wireless earphones, are a fashion and social statement. Everyone craves being seen wearing them, and that sort of
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A CT scan of real and counterfeit Apple AirPods Pro shows how inferior the fakes are - GIGAZINE
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Check out how different the inside of fake AirPods look compared to the real thing
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A CT scan of real and counterfeit Apple AirPods Pro shows how inferior the fakes are - GIGAZINE
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This CT Scan of Real vs Fake AirPods Is Blowing Our Puny Minds
Scans reveal the flimsy, cheap components in fake AirPods