Images of early Apple AirPods prototypes in vibrant pink and yellow have surfaced online, suggesting the company once considered a more colorful design direction. These fully realized prototypes, shared by leaker Kosutami, hint at Apple's past exploration of bolder tones to appeal to younger consumers. While these colorful variants were never officially released, they join other unreleased Apple products that have generated public interest, showcasing a potential departure from Apple's signature minimalist aesthetic.