Buying a new pair of AirPods should be exciting. You get to enjoy the seamless device switching, truly wireless connectivity, and everything else that comes with Apple's earbuds. But it turns out that even buying your new AirPods from a reputable retailer doesn't necessarily guarantee that the buying experience won't leave a bad taste in your mouth. That's after a new report explained that retailers including Walmart, Costco, and Target are all dealing with a common issue — they don't always know what they're selling.
We've reported before about an issue that has seen people order brand-new iPhone 15 models directly from Apple only to have something else arrive at their doorstep. Fake iPhones and swapped-out models are becoming a problem for those who order from home. But now similar problems are becoming more of an issue even if you visit your local retailer, too.
