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Re:AirPods Are Becoming a Platform? by sveme on Thursday December 26, 2019 @03:41AM (#21882647)
> The real selling point of ear buds is the fashion part. People are wearing them because they are a signal of how rich/successful they are.

In Germany, it seems to be mostly a status signal of young teenagers, who wear them constantly. Was probably the most requested gift in my daughter‘s class, where everyone is around 12.

Don‘t see that many grown-ups walking around with them.

Re:AirPods Are Becoming a Platform? by saagarjha on Thursday December 26, 2019 @09:37AM (#21884054)
Young teenagers are also heavy consumers of audio content. Perhaps it’s more than just a status signal?
Re:AirPods Are Becoming a Platform? by applecrazy on Thursday December 26, 2019 @04:27AM (#21882761)
Depends on geography. I see them quite a bit when out and about in the Bay (although the max wearer age I've seen is like 30).