But that may change in the future, as Apple has patented a new AirPods case with an interactive display. AirPods could become a standalone product in the future with a smart case ...

Apple’s envisioned solution to this need is a case with such potential upgrades as a touchscreen display, “tactile output generators” (ie haptics), and its own processor and memory.

Soon we are going to have another from a company named Mateluxue which intends to launch a new iPhone case that will come with a 3.97-inch 480 x 800 resolution color E Ink display built into it.