Fake Apple AirPods 3 are now being sold by various online stores and retailers before the giant tech manufacturer's actual launch. This is currently an issue since some of the buyers said that they look like Apple's real gadget.
A pair of the new Apple AirPods are seen during a launch event on September 7, 2016 in San Francisco, California. Apple Inc. unveiled the latest iterations of its smart phone, the iPhone 7 and 7 Plus, the Apple Watch Series 2, as well as AirPods, the tech giant's first wireless headphones. (
According to WCCFTech's report, the upcoming AirPods 3 is expected to arrive in the third quarter of this year. However, Apple hasn't released the exact date of the launch, which means that it is still early for the new wearable gadget to be sold.
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The first one to reveal the fake AirPods 3 is Twitter user DuanRui. Their latest post came from a TikTok video showing the actual earphones. Right now, it was able to generate more than 30 retweets, 15 quote tweets, and 290 likes.
"Apple still didn't release AirPods 3 but now its clone is available," said one of the Twitter commentators.
"Are there legit gonna be clone AirPods 3 before real AirPods 3," asked another Twitter user.
Beware of the Fake AirPods 3
It is hard to distinguish if the leaked AirPods 3 is fake or legit since the one shown in the video has the same design as Apple's upcoming product. On the other hand, the leaked counterfeit products also sport the same stem, sensors, and other parts of the legitimate Apple AirPods 3.
The newly announced Apple AirPods is seen on a screen during a launch event on September 7, 2016 in San Francisco, California. Apple Inc. is expected to unveil latest iterations of its smart phone, forecasted to be the iPhone 7. The tech giant is also rumored to be planning to announce an update to its Apple Watch wearable device.
However, they still lack the interchangeable ear tips, which was previously confirmed by Apple. If you ever find one on the internet, you can check this link to know the actual look of the new AirPods 3 and compare it with the product you see.
You can also check other details that will help you know if it is fake or not.
But, the most important thing to remember is that the giant manufacturer hasn't released it yet. It is highly advised to wait for the company's announcement before purchasing the available ones in the market.
Spotting a fake AirPods 3
Although Apple would soon release the new AirPods 3, there will still be some online stores that will try to sell fake ones. To avoid getting fooled by them, all you need to do is follow these steps:
- Always check the device's serial number.
- Check the lightning port thoroughly.
- Always scan the light-up indicator.
- Check the device's diffuser, which is located at the top.
- Always check your AirPods 3's bottom part.
If you want more details, you can click this link.
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Written by: Giuliano de Leon
