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.