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The Science Behind Apple's 'Whoosh': How Air Pockets and Design Create Unboxing Anticipation

The Science Behind Apple's 'Whoosh': How Air Pockets and Design Create Unboxing Anticipation
  • Elias Voss
  • Elias Voss

29/01
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Apple's iconic 'whoosh' sound isn't luck - it's engineered. Learn how air pockets, friction, and sensory design turn unboxing into a psychological ritual that builds anticipation and lasting emotional connection.

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