Apple’s AirPods are among the most popular wireless earbuds on the market, offering high-quality audio and a sleek design. But the tech giant is not content to rest on its laurels, as recent reports suggest that the company is planning to release a case for the AirPods that comes with a built-in touch screen.

According to MacRumors, the technology behind this new AirPods case will allow users to control audio sources and interact with applications that are associated with the connected device. The patent for the case, titled “Devices, Methods, and Graphical User Interface Interactions with a Headphones Case,” was recently issued by the US Patent and Trademark Office and filed by Apple in September 2021.

The patent notes that adding an interactive user interface to the AirPods case would improve the utility of the case and give users more control over their wireless headphones. This includes playback controls, changing sound sources, and changing sound output modes.

Additionally, the case is expected to have additional processors and memory modules, allowing it to carry out specific instructions typically associated with smartphones, computers, and other connected devices. This would make the AirPods case much more than just a carrying case for the earbuds, giving it a range of additional functionalities.

While it’s not yet clear when the new AirPods case will be released, the fact that the patent has been filed suggests that Apple is actively working on this technology. The company is known for its innovative products and is constantly looking for new ways to enhance the user experience. With the addition of a touch screen to the AirPods case, Apple could once again revolutionize the wireless earbuds market and set a new standard for user control and convenience.