Want To Protect Apple Airpods From Theft? Delhi Man Shares Innovative Idea

During a social media discussion regarding phone snatchings in India, it was claimed by an X user that his Apple AirPods had been engraved with the Micromax logo to deter theft.

The post, which has accumulated over 300,000 views, was shared by the user known as "Basked Samosa."

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It was mentioned in the post that the fist bump emoji had been engraved on his AirPods so that thieves would not instantly recognize them as an Apple product. Typically, Apple AirPods are considered to be a more premium product than their counterparts.

The retail price of Apple AirPods currently starts at ₹12,000. For a comparison, wireless Bluetooth earphones from other brands can be purchased for as low as ₹899. The 23-year-old who had the fist bump emoji engraved on his Apple AirPods revealed to Hindustan Times that he had lived in Delhi NCR when he purchased the earphones.

It was noted that at the time of purchase, Apple offered free engraving on the AirPods case. He chose to have the fist bump emoji engraved because it resembles the Micromax logo. According to him, when he resided in the NCR region, he witnessed many of his friends having their devices stolen.

He also recounted seeing phones being snatched from bystanders by thieves on a bike in broad daylight. He expressed his good fortune in not having had anything stolen from him thus far.

A picture of his AirPods was shared on X by the 23-year-old, who captioned it: "The fist bump emoji was engraved on my AirPods so that they would be mistaken for Micromax and thus be spared from theft."

The post has garnered numerous amused comments and over 2,000 'likes.' In fact, one person shared a picture of his own AirPods case, also engraved with the fist bump emoji.

In the comments section, some people referred to this action as a prime example of desi ingenuity. One X user remarked, "Incredible India," while another commented, "This is a peak 'India is not for beginners' post." Another user added, "When you use 100% of your brain."