The Cupertino-based tech giant Apple is reportedly planning to bring major changes to AirPods lineup in 2024. According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, the iPhone maker will launch a new AirPod Max and AirPods 3 next year and the AirPods Pro in 2025 with new design and major improvements in the audio quality.
When the AirPods are refreshed, Apple will stop selling the older second-generation and third-generation models, offering two fourth-generation models at different price points instead, MacRumors reported.
The report suggested that both of the fourth-generation AirPods models will look like a cross between the current AirPods and the AirPods Pro. The higher-end version of the standard AirPods will feature Active Noise Cancellation, a feature that has thus far been limited to the AirPods Pro and the AirPods Max.
As per Gurman, fit will be improved, but it is unclear if Apple plans to add silicone ear tips. As for the case, it will gain speakers for Find My alerts, similar to the current AirPods Pro, and a USB-C charging port. The AirPods Max will see the inclusion of a USB-C port for charging purposes instead of a Lightning port, and Apple will also debut new colors. No other notable features are expected at this time.
In 2025, Apple plans to update the AirPods Pro with a new design, a faster chip, and possibly hearing health features. While there’s no specific release date for 2024 and 2025 AirPod refreshes, Apple usually launches them in the second half of the year, coinciding with new iPhone releases.
According to Gurman, the AirPods will come out “later next year” and the AirPods Max will come out ‘around the end of next year.’
Meanwhile, Apple recently confirmed that it will be launching new Macs, iMacs and more stuff at its October 30 event before the month ends.
Apple’s event invite comes with the tagline Scary Fast, which hints that the company could unveil the all-new M3 series chip that will be announced with new MacBooks and even iMacs.
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