A previously accurate leaker said that Apple’s upcoming third-generation AirPods Pro will feature “much better” active noise cancellation than the second-generation AirPods Pro.
The previously reliable leaker known as Kosutami made a post today on the social network formerly known as Twitter. Although the leaker said the AirPods Pro 3 would feature active noise cancellation, no further details about the alleged upgrade were revealed.
The new AirPods Pro are coming – with digital ANC and significantly better performance than the previous version.
— Kosutami (@Kosutami_Ito) 27 August 2024
Apple is expected to unveil both low-end and mid-tier AirPods 4 models at its upcoming iPhone event on September 9 at Apple Park. While Kosutami has also claimed that the AirPods Pro 3 will also be released “soon,” BloombergMark Gurman has previously said that Apple plans to release its redesigned AirPods Pro in 2025.
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— Kosutami (@Kosutami_Ito) 27 August 2024
Gurman says we can expect both versions of the AirPods 4 to switch to USB-C. The entry-level AirPods 4 will likely not have wireless charging, while the mid-range earbuds will offer the feature, continuing the same strategy the company has followed with its AirPods 2 and AirPods 3 lineup.
Gurman also says that the upcoming AirPods 4 are intended to be a replacement for both models, as the new earbuds will be available as a replacement for the entry-level AirPods 2 as well as a mid-range model that will replace the AirPod 3. While the new earbuds will have a similar design, only the mid-range AirPods 4 will feature active noise cancellation.
Rumor has it that the AirPods Max will also receive an update later this year, but the only expected change is a USB-C charging port, replacing the current Lightning port.
