Bad news for Apple enthusiasts who are waiting for new AirPods models. According to the reliable Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, Apple would not want to release new AirPods this year, not even the AirPods Pro 3rd generation.
Earlier there were rumors that Apple would like to provide the Pro model with a new version this year, but according to KUO the biggest innovations are only expected in 2026. This could mean that Apple will not launch new AirPods this year.
New AirPods soon?
The wireless ears from Apple are very popular and if we are allowed to believe the rumors, Apple is currently working hard on the AirPods Pro 3rd generation. In the first instance, the rumors pointed out that they would appear in 2025, but according to new information, Apple would only launch this version on the market in 2026.
The reliable Apple Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo reports That Apple will only perform significant updates to the AirPods in 2026, this suggests that the AirPods pro 3rd generation will only appear in that year. The AirPods Max will also receive an update in the future, but we must be patient for that until 2027.
AirPods Pro 3rd generation
Previous rumors, including Mark Gurman van Bloomberg, report that Apple has plans to renew the AirPods Pro in the short term. Some sources speak of a small design change with a more compact charging case and slimmer design. The H3 chip would also be new and improved noise reduction. In addition, Apple would like to add health sensors, including heart rate measurement during workouts.
Last year Apple already provided the PowerBeats Pro 2nd generation with heart rate sensors. Optical LED sensors produced with precision flashing more than 100 times per second to measure the flow of your blood. The AirPods Pro 3 may also receive this function. In addition, a sensor would be added to measure the body temperature.
The H3 chip could unlock new functions such as detecting and warning at harmful noise levels, improved noise reduction and more. When we can see this renewal is still unclear at the end of 2025 or only in 2026, for the time being it is waiting.
Airpods max 2nd generation
Last year Apple has the AirPods Max with new colors and USB-C, but that was also possible. Furthermore, the AirPods Max still uses an H1 chip, the same battery life and options.
According to Ming-Chi Kuo, Apple would eventually want to provide the AirPods Max with a lighter new design. There is a good chance that the headphones will also get an H3 chip for advanced sound options. Kuo reports that the AirPods Max will be renewed at the earliest in 2027, so still patience.
