Apple's AirPods changed everything. They gave the company near-monopolistic power over users.

By removing the headphone jack and creating a device that's easy to lose and breaks quickly, Apple's made sure it'll make even more money from users.
By removing the headphone jack and creating a device that's easy to lose and breaks quickly, Apple's made sure it'll make even more money from users.
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