Apparently parents of little kids should *maybe* reconsider those snazzy new Apple AirPods
Ever since that major ~fancy debut~ day for the iPhone 7 and 7s, things have been looking a little shaky for what was supposed to be our new favorite device. First we found out that the new EarPods were actually pretty glitchy, and then we learned that the iPhone 7 hisses when it’s stressed… which, okay, is *so* us, but isn’t something we necessarily want our phones to do.
Now a new problem has made itself known: the new AirPods are actually a choking hazard.
Really, it makes sense. They’re super little, which immediately makes them a hazard for our little ones, as babies love anything teensy and dangerous. Plus, they don’t have any wires, so if they do get swallowed… it could just be a pretty major mess.
Of course, this concern began bubbling up all over the internet.
Anyone else concerned the #AirPods may pose a choking hazard for kids, especially if easily lost? #AppleEvent pic.twitter.com/M95U2SQydo
— Lisa Kramer (@LisaKramer) September 8, 2016
Pretty sure those new @Apple Air Pods are choking hazard that cost $159.00.
— Shay Thomason (@shaycam) September 7, 2016
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#AirPods huge let down for people with kids who are all over all our gadgets, headphones, iPhones, iPads, #choking_hazard #lawsuits
— Lamis Khalilova Bartusek (@LamisK) September 7, 2016
Sorry, Apple, but it looks like the parents of the world (and just the generally baby-obsessed) aren’t going to be grabbing a pair of AirPods any time soon. But if you don’t have kids (or any tiny beings who might make a snack of your bajillion dollar headphones), this stress shouldn’t impact your use of the wireless headphones much.
