Apple products have a very high resale value, which unfortunately makes them a prime target for theft. iPhone snatching by bikers is a daily occurrence, with stolen devices often ending up on the black market at low prices. To combat this problem, a Twitter (now X) user devised a clever solution: he put the Micromax logo on his Apple AirPods. This unique strategy is particularly interesting given the prevalence of counterfeit products, and it could deter a thief trying to steal a genuine Apple device.

In a fun twist to the common tech hack, a clever individual has found a way to protect his Apple AirPods from sticky-fingered thieves. It’s a simple solution? Stick the Micromax logo on them! The mastermind behind the trick, who goes by the quirky username of Baked Samosa (now X) on Twitter, shared his clever trick in a post that has been viewed over 400,000 times.

Speaking to Hindustan Times, Baked Samosa revealed the inspiration behind his idea. When he bought his AirPods, Apple offered a customisation option that allowed customers to engrave their name or a design on the case. Instead of opting for the usual personal touch, he chose to engrave the Micromax logo.

“When I bought these AirPods, I lived in NCR. Many of my friends’ devices were stolen there. I have even seen bike-borne goons snatching phones from passersby in broad daylight,” he said. “I am lucky that nothing of mine has been stolen so far.”

In his viral post, the 23-year-old shared a picture of his AirPods with a clenched fist emoji cleverly etched on them, making them look like a Micromax product. “I have engraved the clenched fist emoji on my AirPods so that they don’t get confused with Micromax and escape detection,” he wrote.

The response to his post has been overwhelmingly positive. Many users praised his innovative idea, with some even revealing that they have done similar things to mislead potential thieves. It seems that Baked Samosa’s creative approach has won people over, proving that sometimes, a little clever customisation can go a long way in protecting your precious gadgets.

His story is proof of how a little ingenuity can turn a potentially frustrating problem into a fun and effective solution. With the rise in cases of theft of high-value items like Apple products, this clever hack will perhaps inspire others to think outside the box and come up with their own unique deterrent.