Apple to Launch AirPods 3 and AirPods Pro 2 in 2021: Report
Oct. 27, 2020According to the report, thedesign of the upcoming regular non-Pro AirPods will be similar to the current AirPods Pro. Again, this corroborates what renowned analyst Ming-Chi Kuo said earlier this year. As you would expect, Apple is also planning to improve the battery life with this upgrade.
For the second generation of AirPods Pro, Apple is apparently planning to completely eliminate the short stem. The report says that the current design has a rounded shape that fits in the ear. From what it sounds like, the design could be similar toGalaxy Buds LiveorPixel Buds 2. However, Apple seems to be facing challenges in incorporating ANC, microphones, and wireless antennas to a smaller footprint, which could result in a “less ambitious design”.
Behind the scenes,Apple is planning to launch a new HomePod smart speaker too. According toBloomberg, this rumored HomePod will be between the originalHomePodand the recently launchedHomePod Miniin terms of size, price, and sound quality.
Lastly, the report offers an update on the status of Apple’sAirPods Studio. Apple is still working on it, but the Cupertino giant seems to be facing issues with the headband. While the headphone may lose support for replaceable headbands, it could retain swappable ear pads.
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