Apple will replace a lost AirPod for $69
Let's be real, you're going to lose one eventually.
Following a slightly delay, Apple's wireless AirPods are ready to order. They're small and sleek, but the lack of cords has put a nagging thought in the back of my mind: I am guaranteed to lose one, if not both within a few weeks. If you're equally forgetful, or happen to commute in jam-packed subway carriages, you'll be happy to hear that Apple will replace a single AirPod for $69 (£65). Given a fresh pair costs $159 (£159), that seems like a reasonable fee. Similarly, a new AirPod charging case will set you back $69 (£65), for the inevitable "I threw it out thinking it was floss" stories.
To Apple's credit, your music will stop as soon as one AirPod leaves your earhole. It serves two purposes: so you don't have to press pause when someone starts talking to you, and to give you a heads-up whenever one AirPod drops out of your ear. If you're somewhere busy, like a crowded train platform, that immediate notification could be vital to retrieving it. Otherwise, the allure of Apple's AirPods is a tangle-free lifestyle, convenient pairing and charging. It's doubly useful if you have the iPhone 7 with its non-existent 3.55mm jack. (Yeah, I'm still annoyed about it.)
