From: Why Are AirPods White?
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Are you buying products for what they do, or for how they make you look?

AirPods are great tools, but their white color is designed to make you advertise for Apple. Understanding this helps you become a smarter shopper. You can start asking yourself if you are buying a product because it is the best tool for you, or because it has a high-status look that makes you feel part of a group.

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Next time you buy a piece of tech or clothing, ask yourself: 'Would I still buy this if it had no logo and came in a boring, plain color?'

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Glossy white plastic hides scratches and fingerprints better than glossy black plastic.
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White earbuds were designed to make the original iPod stand out from black-corded rivals.
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White plastic is highly reflective, making AirPods stand out against skin and hair.
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