A future pair of Apple AirPods could feature a touchscreen case that provides a convenient interface for you control the wireless earbuds. At least, that's what a recent patent earned by Apple suggests.
As spotted by Patently Apple (via 9to5Mac,) Apple filed for and earned a patent for a case sporting a square-shaped touchscreen with a simple OS for controlling music and using apps. In some ways, it seems like a callback to the iPod, creating a control pad that is accessible without needing your iPhone or relying on gestures directly on the pods.
