Anchiy/Getty Images That sudden, quick electric shock you felt on your fingers or in your ear after taking the AirPods out of the case to listen to music isn't a malfunction, and your AirPods aren't broken. What you're running into is static shock that can happen in specific weather or environments, such as areas with low humidity or windy conditions. You may experience the same electric discharge repeatedly if you can't alter the conditions since static electricity can build up over time and shock you briefly as the AirPods touch your skin. Apple has a support document that explicitly deals with static electricity and Apple products, including AirPods, the Vision Pro spatial computer , and MacBooks.…