Apple may be planning a shakeup of its popular AirPods wireless earphone lineup later this year. Analyst Jeff Pu reports that the company is aiming to release a more affordably priced model. Pu’s report adds that production will involve a Foxconn subsidiary and ramp-up is expected at a factory in India by late 2024.
These rumors align with previous predictions from Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, who suggested two updated versions of the standard AirPods are due in September or October.
They are said to be codenamed B768E and B768M. The former is referred to as ‘entry’ whereas the latter could mean ‘mid-tier’.
Gurman indicated that these new models will feature design improvements for better fit, improved sound quality, and a USB-C-enabled charging case.
The higher-end of these updated models may also include features like active noise cancellation (ANC) and a speaker in the charging case to help with Find My Location tracking.
It’s uncertain if the budget-focused model mentioned by Pu will align with Gurman’s prediction for the entry-level 4th generation AirPods. However, the addition of a more accessible price point to Apple’s audio lineup seems probable.
Gurman also revealed that the mass production of the AirPods 4 will begin in May via partners GoerTek and LuxShare Precision, with a likely launch alongside the iPhone 16 series.
Additionally, there are rumors of an update to the premium AirPods Max in the last quarter of 2024. However, expectations suggest minor changes, with Gurman citing a USB-C charging port as the primary update, along with the possibility of new color options. The current color options include Green, Pink, Silver, Sky Blue, and Space Gray.
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