New AirPods Pro are coming, which are equipped with USB-C for the first time. What else is new with the next AirPods Pro? These are the expectations.
Apple comes with new AirPods
If you’re planning to buy new AirPods, you might want to wait a little longer. Apple has officially announced a new event, where a series of new products will be announced. The iPhone 15 and the Apple Watch Series 9 are expected to be unveiled on Tuesday, September 12. That’s not all, because new AirPods Pro with USB-C will probably also appear.
Also read: What else is Apple presenting besides the iPhone 15? This is what you can expect
Unfortunately, these are probably not completely new AirPods, but a new version of the current earphones. Apple is switching to USB-C with the AirPods Pro, just like we saw with the iPhone this year. This is the result of new European legislation, which states that all new electronic devices must have a USB-C connection from November 2024. What else changes with the new earphones?
AirPods Pro get a new case
The ‘new’ earphones will probably not have any new hardware. With the new version of the AirPods Pro, only the case will probably be adjusted. The charging case of the current AirPods still has a Lightning connection, but Apple is saying goodbye to that this year. With the updated case of the AirPods Pro, this will be a USB-C connection, just like we will see with the iPhone 15 this year.
However, the AirPods Pro will receive a number of useful features this year with the release of iOS 17. For example, Apple is introducing a new listening mode for the AirPods Pro with adaptive audio. And perhaps the most useful feature coming to your AirPods in iOS 17: Call Detection. This mode automatically lowers the volume of your AirPods when you start a call. Read all the new features for the AirPods in iOS 17 here.
AirPods 2 do not have USB-C
It is still unclear which AirPods will appear with a USB-C connection. In any case, the AirPods Pro 2 will be released with USB-C, but for the AirPods 3 it is still uncertain whether the case will appear with the new connection. There is a good chance that Apple will wait until the AirPods 4, which are expected to come next year. This is in line with the new European legislation, which will not come into effect until 2024.
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Are you still looking for new earphones? Then it is better to wait a little longer if you want AirPods (Pro) with USB-C. Do you want to save money? Then you better make your move now, because the AirPods Pro 2 are now cheaper than we have ever seen. With the new case, the price of the AirPods will probably rise again next month. So check out the best deals here: