What AirPods tell us about Apple’s future

Michael Simon explains how Apple could apply the lessons of its wireless AirPods to the next iPhone or Apple Watch

The most innovative product Apple released this week isn’t the one people are going to rush out to buy. Sure, the iPhone 7 has snazzy new cameras and Apple Watch has learned a whole new fitness regimen, but the biggest new product unveiled this week is actually the one small enough to get lost in your pocket.