# Bose renews its case for pairing a device with your phone

The Verge highlights Bose’s renewed argument for keeping a Bose device tethered to a smartphone. The article frames the product as a persuasive reason to accept phone pairing again, though the value depends on the device and use case. It matters as a signal of how consumer audio and wearable products still rely on smartphones for key features.

**Importance:** 2/5

## Sources

### Technology
- [The Verge](https://www.theverge.com/tech/1013320/bose-noise-cancelling-wired-earbuds-review) — 2026-10-17T09:00:00-04:00