# AirPods that connect to a turntable and offer custom sound-mixing using a touchscreen case? Apple’s thinking about it, but don’t expect it on AirPods Pro 3

> Patent describes AirPods case as a wireless audio transmitter Touchscreen with both finger and Apple Pencil input Sound-mixing and control options also included As the famous tagline put it, Apple likes to Think…

- **Source:** [TechRadar](https://www.techradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/airpods-that-connect-to-a-turntable-and-offer-custom-sound-mixing-using-a-touchscreen-case-apples-thinking-about-it-but-dont-expect-it-on-airpods-pro-3?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=688cb46c438df3242a0b425e)
- **Published:** 2025-08-01
- **Category:** Audio & Video
- **Tags:** #wearables #airpods #apple #case #touchscreen #mixing #sound #thinking
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