The design change isn't an indication that they changed their belief regarding that aspect of earpods. The design needed to change to better incorporate the ac

The design change isn't an indication that they changed their belief regarding that aspect of earpods. The design needed to change to better incorporate the active noise cancelling feature. Even if earpods fit most ears, to truly be able to implement in ear ANC, a seal between the buds and the ear need to occur so they decided to overhaul the design.