AirPods have become one of those essential bits of tech in our lives. They make travelling on trains and buses more tolerable, keep you pumped at the gym or simply let you enjoy music, audiobooks, ...

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If you own an iPhone or iPad with a USB-C port, the port can be used to charge AirPods, an Apple Watch, or even another iPhone, which is handy for times when you don't have a spare charger or power ...