What we expect from them Apple AirPods Pro 3, the new generation of Apple wireless earphones? The launch of the AirPods Pro 2 marked an important leap in quality, with noise cancellation and transparency mode at the top of the category. What will be the next news? And when will we be able to see them?
Apple AirPods Pro 3: everything we know
At the moment, we don’t have any official information from Apple regarding the new AirPods Pro 3. However, there are already many rumors: on the new hardware and software, the price and the release date.
When will the new true wireless earphones arrive?
Based on the timeline of previous versions of the AirPods and the rumors released online (in particular, those on Mashable), the launch date of the AirPods Pro 3 it should fall by next year or, at the latest, in 2025. The industry analyst Ming-Chi Kuo suggest that this will happen in the second half of 2024 or early 2025.
The rumors of Mark Gurman by Bloomberg fuel further speculation, suggesting that Apple is working on a broad revamp of its AirPods line in 2024 (with the arrival of the new AirPods Max), leaving little room for a Pro 3 version.
The possible price of Apple AirPods Pro 3
Price-wise, if Apple follows the pattern of previous versions, you can expect a cost approx $249 (279 euros in Italy). A price that seemed excessive at the release of the first AirPods Pro model, but is becoming the standard for the “top of the range” in this category. However, recent news suggests that Apple may increase the prices of all its products, potentially also affecting the price of the AirPods Pro 3. In any case, it seems the price will remain below 300 euros.
Same design, new features
As for the design, it seems that the AirPods Pro 3 they will maintain the iconic style of their predecessors, characterized by interchangeable “rubbers” and touch controls on the short stem (where we also find some of the microphones). A significant novelty could be adopting a USB-C charging casewhich will increasingly become the standard for Apple, not only in Europe where it must do so due to community regulations.
Rumors from reliable sources such as Android Autorithy and Phone Arena suggest that Apple may introduce health-focused featuresas the mood monitoring, hearing test and body temperature monitoring. This would represent a major step forward in integrating health and wellness into the listening experience.
While monitoring body temperature and stress would require additional hardware, the hearing test may be easier to implement. Some true wireless earphones already offer it, although without the claim of medically valuable results. It is currently unclear whether Apple is seeking licenses from medical associations (such as the FDA in the US) for these features.
Hardware news
Under the hood, the AirPods Pro 3 are expected to be beefed up from new H3 and U2 chips, ensuring significant improvements in terms of sound quality, active noise cancellation and connectivity. Compatibility with iOS 17 would ensure seamless integration with the Apple ecosystem, maintaining features such as spatial audio and automatic device switching.
In conclusion, the Apple AirPods Pro 3 they could surprise us once again, with Apple continuing to refine the features it already implements very well (noise cancellation and transparency) and launching new health features. But we will keep you informed if further information emerges.