The Apple AirPods Pro 2 is expected to be unveiled at the Cupertino, California company’s annual September iPhone launch event. The new earbuds will then be available roughly a month later, in time for the holiday season. The leaks and rumours were first reported by tech tipster @FrontTron on Twitter. Apple’s traditional September event takes place at the end of Q3, so the upcoming AirPods Pro 2 could be unveiled as early as September.
Apple’s true wireless earbuds are set for a major update in 2022
If you’ve been wanting to upgrade your true wireless earbuds, now’s the time. The latest model of Apple’s earbuds is slated for a major update in 2022. The WF-1000XM4 offers hands-free access to Alexa and Google Assistant. It has IPX4 water resistance and an earbud-based voice-assistant system. The LinkBuds S also features beam-forming microphones, wind-noise reduction, and a “speak-to-activate awareness” mode.
There have been rumors of an AirPods 3 redesign for a few years now, but no one has seen any evidence of the device in action. Apple didn’t add any new color options to the AirPods, so this could just be a minor design tweak. The company also won’t add any new color options, which makes it more difficult to differentiate the pair. Rather, Apple will likely stick with the white plastic shell and changeable rubber tips. In addition, it will most likely move to a clamshell charging case that will accommodate the AirPods.
While the newest models of Apple’s true wireless earbuds won’t have many significant upgrades, they do provide great sound and a comfortable fit. The new models have a longer battery life and bigger buttons. They also come with full music controls and EQ adjustments. While these are not ideal for phone calls, the noise-cancelling feature will help users avoid a lot of unwanted noise, and the earbuds are likely to improve their phone call quality.
They will have improved battery life
The new Apple AirPods Pro are expected to have an improved battery life and improved audio quality. The upcoming model is expected to feature the new H1 chip and support a new LC3 codec for better audio quality. In addition, the new AirPods will also have connectivity, hands-free “Hey Siri” support, and Audio Share, which lets users hear music on two sets of headphones from the same source.
The new AirPods are also rumored to have health features. A report from 52Audio echoes previous reports, suggesting that the devices may include a thermometer and hearing aids. Such features are usually found in smartwatches and fitness trackers, but could help people stay healthy by detecting early signs of illness. This would be an excellent way to get more out of your earbuds.
They will have biometric sensors
The new AirPods Pro 2 are expected to feature biometric sensors. The technology already exists in other wireless earbuds, such as the Apple Watch, but it is rare to find them in headphones. Apple is working on adding biometric sensors in order to better monitor blood flow volume and orientation. This will help the company to provide accurate results. The company is also researching the use of the AirPods as part of a health initiative.
In order to activate the biometric sensor, the device needs to press against the tragus, the area of skin immediately in front of the ear canal. The bottom part of the earbud could also make contact with the tragus. A second version would also have a section with a ‘compliant member’ that could provide lateral pressure from the outside of the ear canal. However, it is not clear what these sensors will do on the AirPods.
They will have optical audio support
Apple has filed a patent for its new AirPods Pro earbuds, describing a system that detects a user and transmits audio using optical transmission. This could mean that future AirPods won’t use Bluetooth. Meanwhile, a new report by DigiTimes says Apple has begun ramping up chip production for its new AirPods Pro headphones. A leak from a Twitter user also claims that the new AirPods Pro will launch in November.
A patent spotted by Apple reveals that the next-gen AirPods Pro will feature optical audio support. This technology can transmit higher-bandwidth audio than Bluetooth, which is a great benefit for users who need a larger bandwidth for high-quality sound. It can also support lossless audio files, although you’d have to have a line of sight between the source and the earbuds to take full advantage of this technology.
