AirPods Pro 2: Design, features, release date, price, more - 9to5Mac
This new generation is rumored to bring a new design, innovative Lossless support, as well as fitness sensors for the first time.
Then in June, a new leak by 52audio, which correctly predicted the AirPods 3 design, shows that AirPods Pro 2 will likely feature a similar design to the current generation, but with a tweak on the ear tips.As of now, no leaker or analyst predicted new colors for the AirPods Pro 2, although it’s likely that Apple will maintain only a white version of the product.Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo was also the first to report that Apple is planning to bring Lossless support to the AirPods Pro 2.We expect Apple to launch AirPods Pro 2 in 4Q22 with new selling points, including a new form factor design, support for Apple Lossless (ALAC) format, and a charging case that can emit a sound for users to track.If analyst Ming-Chi Kuo is right, Apple is probably adopting a new standard to offer Lossless support with AirPods Pro 2.A study led by Apple shows how AirPods could be used to monitor respiratory rate.In May, Kuo predicted that the AirPods Pro 2 charging case will still feature a Lightning port for charging, dashing hopes for a switchover to USB-C this year.The analyst also predicted that when (or if) the iPhone switches to USB-C charging, Apple will also transition AirPods and other accessories to USB-C. .
In June, 52audio speculated that the updated charging case for the AirPods Pro 2 will switch to USB-C based on its leaked images, as you can see here.Previously, Kuo said AirPods Pro 2 would launch around Q4 of 2022, meaning the product could see the light of day around September-November, depending on Apple’s plan to announce this product alongside new iPhones, Mac, or iPads.If Apple adds new health sensors to this product + Lossless support, it’s likely that Apple could increase its price tag up to $50.
Kuo described it as a “failed product segmentation strategy,” by saying Apple will likely discontinue AirPods Pro when launching the new model.
Due to the failed product segmentation strategy, demand for AirPods 3 is significantly weaker than for AirPods 2.