- Spigen has designed a new case for Apple’s AirPods Pro 3
- It is inspired by the classic Macintosh mouse from the 80s.
- It comes as Apple prepares to celebrate its 50th anniversary.
April 1 is not only April Fool’s Day: it also marks 50 years since Apple was founded. The company is planning its own series of celebrations, but case maker Spigen just provided an ingenious way for hardcore Apple fans to mark the occasion, without having to spend a fortune.
Spigen is best known for making cases for iPhones, iPads, Apple Watches, and other Apple products. Their latest effort is way out of the ordinary, however, as it takes the form of an AirPods Pro 3 case that’s shaped almost exactly like the mouse that came with classic Macintosh computers made in the 1980s.
Dubbed Classic LS (available for $25/£26 on Amazon), Spigen’s AirPods Pro 3 case uses the familiar beige color scheme, known as “Platinum,” that Apple products adopted during the 1980s and 1990s. What appears to be a mouse button is actually a latch that keeps the lid of the case secured, while a lanyard gives the appearance of a mouse lanyard.
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It uses the chunky, ridged design of old-school Apple tips, while there’s a charging indicator light at the top and a cutout for the AirPods Pro case’s charging port and speaker at the bottom. It’s also compatible with wireless chargers and features protective bumpers on the inside.
Overall, it looks like a pretty convincing replica of a classic Apple peripheral from long ago, and Spigen says it’s designed to bring “a touch of computing history to your everyday use.” Spigen has even designed some retro-flavored marketing materials to accompany the device, completing the look.
If all of that is a little too designer for your tastes, Spigen also released the Classic LS card holder (above). It has a strong magnet to help it attach to MagSafe devices (it’s compatible with iPhone 12 and up) and has space for three cards.
As you can see, it was inspired by the Macintosh 128K and has a floppy-disk style feel, plus some vintage keyboard details. It also has more than a touch of Rupture about it. You can buy it now for $30/£23 on Amazon.
Apple celebrations
With Apple’s 50th anniversary just around the corner, Tim Cook’s firm is preparing to celebrate.
The company has already announced that it will “celebrate the company’s 50th anniversary, recognizing the creativity, innovation and impact that people around the world have made possible with Apple technology.” One way to do so so far is through a concert performed by Alicia Keys at the Apple Grand Central store in New York City on March 13.
Events like this are ephemeral, of course, and while Spigen’s AirPods Pro 3 case isn’t designed specifically for Apple’s 50th anniversary, it’s a more permanent product that can remind users of Apple’s history and last much longer than a concert.
The Spigen Classic LS case can be purchased on the Spigen website or on Amazon. With Apple seemingly going all out to commemorate its 50th birthday, don’t be surprised to see other accessory makers releasing their own products in time for the occasion.
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