Although second-generation AirPods are still an excellent option, the truth is that they are getting closer to reaching two years on the market. The AirPods 3 are already on the horizon and Apple could have already started production with the firm decision to launch them sometime in 2021, probably around the month of March. Its design and characteristics are far from being official yet, but an image has already been leaked that could advance us something in this regard.
AirPods 3 with design similar to that of the ‘Pro’
From 52audio they have revealed an image in which you can see the new design of the third generation AirPods. This image has also been shared by MacOtakara , a reputed Japanese blog that already advanced the designs of the iPhone 12 months before. The construction of these headphones is very reminiscent of the current AirPods Pro, with shorter temples and replaceable ear pads that could already come in the original box as it happens with the mentioned ‘Pro’. The charging case is also very similar to those of those other headphones, so they could also be the rumored AirPods Pro Lite version .
In terms of characteristics, it is known that they will not have noise cancellation in order to differ from the more expensive model, although it is intended to improve the battery . Although this last aspect is not a problem in terms of autonomy, there have been problems of longevity of the health of the battery in users who use their AirPods often. However, it must be said that the second generation and the ‘Pro’ improved this section considerably.
Waiting also for the AirPods Studio
Next Tuesday there is a special Apple event in which the new Macs with ARM chips are expected to be the main products presented. Although it was said that the AirPods Studio could be presented this year, it finally seems that they are not ready because their production is not yet advanced enough to supply the initial demand that they would have.
These other headphones would be the most powerful the company, with a reversible headband design, two versions with different materials, excellent sound quality and noise cancellation with AirPods Pro technology that could become the best on the market. Its price would not be cheap either and while there have been variants in the rumors about it, they are not expected to be offered for less than $ 400.