Apple will replace your busted or lost AirPods for $69

In September,when Apple launched AirPods, its new futuristic wireless earbuds, we asked: What happens when you lose one'Now we know, thanks to a support document published by Apple on Thursday.The AirPods come with a one-year warranty. But if they're not under warranty, Apple will charge $69 for a replacement if it is broken or lost.That should come as a relief to Apple fans who were worried that their $159 gadget would become useless if one part was lost.The charging case can be replaced for$49 as well, according to Apple. These repairs can be done at an Apple Store, or Apple will charge $6.95 for shipping.It's worth pointing out that this replacement fee is nearly $70a higher percentage of the the device's original pricethan replacing, say, an iPhone batteryand over twice the price of Apple's standard, corded 'pods. If you were to buy everything separately, it would cost more than a new pair ($187 vs. $159).But for forgetful people who have already managed to order a pair of Apple's next-generation headphones, it's still a nice gesture from Apple.Here's the price chart:Join the conversation about this storyNOW WATCH: Here's what happens when you block someone on your iPhone
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