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AirPods audio quality being held back by Bluetooth bandwidth limitations, reveals Apple acoustics VP

Zohaib Ahmed — Fri, 31 Dec 2021 10:00:28 +0000

The Apple AirPods are undoubtedly one of the most popular audio devices on the planet, but behind their runaway success is obviously a ton of research and innovation involved. And that’s something Gary Geaves, Apple‘s vice president of acoustics, has talked about through an interview with What HiFi (via 9to5Mac), providing insights into some of the challenges faced while designing the latest AirPods.

But perhaps the most interesting takeaway from the interview was the bit about Bluetooth’s low max bandwidth actually holding back AirPods from achieving their true potential.

According to Geaves, AirPods are built using custom-made components entirely with plenty of stuff in the hardware department optimized for outputting the perfect sound, including a “complicated acoustic system,” “carefully tuned bass port,” and a new custom amplifier.

However, while AirPods do sport hardware capable of achieving the best possible sound quality, Bluetooth acts as a hindrance on the software end:

“Obviously the wireless technology is critical for the content delivery that you talk about”, he says, “but also things like the amount of latency you get when you move your head, and if that’s too long, between you moving your head and the sound changing or remaining static, it will make you feel quite ill, so we have to concentrate very hard on squeezing the most that we can out of the Bluetooth technology, and there’s a number of tricks we can play to maximise or get around some of the limits of Bluetooth. But it’s fair to say that we would like more bandwidth and…I’ll stop right there. We would like more bandwidth.”

When conceptualizing the ‌AirPods 3‌, Geaves said that the AirPods team “looked very closely” at the strengths of the second-generation AirPods. The “effortless open fit” that doesn’t create a seal in the ear is a big draw of the AirPods, but designing around the lack of a seal “creates challenges for the audio team.”

Geeves then went on to explain the real reason behind adding Adaptive EQ, which is an AirPods 3 feature, to the AirPods 3. Turns out that it’s actually the seal-less design of the AirPods that’s to blame. According to the acoustics VP, the sound people experience will be “significantly different, especially the bass” because no two ears are the same. The solution for the limitation was a piece of tech that would tailor audio to the shape of one’s ear — and that’s exactly what Adaptive EQ does.

AirPods 3 may look a lot like AirPods Pro but the insides is a different story, teardown reveals

Zohaib Ahmed — Thu, 04 Nov 2021 13:45:16 +0000

The Apple AirPods 3 were announced last month and recently began shipping out to those that ordered them. These come with an upgraded design, plenty of which has been inspired by the AirPods Pro, minus the rubber tips of course. But while the AirPods 3 and AirPods Pro may share plenty from the outside, a teardown video has revealed that the insides are a different story.

52audio is a YouTube channel specializing in headphones and they took apart the third-gen AirPods to reveal its innards. The disassembly isn’t exactly an easy job since most of the parts of the Pods are glued together. The same holds true the other way around as well, making successful reassembly quite a feat, and repairs a nearly impossible task.

Each earpiece of the AirPods 3 has a new skin detection sensor that accurately discerns if the AirPods are in the ear and pauses playback when removed. It is a first for the AirPods family. An FPC cable connects all of the components, with a tiny battery between the speaker and the microphone. The AirPods 3’s internal battery has a capacity of 0.133Wh.

As for the AirPods 3 charging case, it now has a new set of magnets that are used to attach it to the MagSafe charger, something no other AirPods have. The case packs a 345mAh battery along with a Lightning port and a logic board. It also sports a graphite thermal pad to ease heating when charging.

Interestingly, the AirPods 3 charging case only has one large battery. The AirPods Pro case on the other hand is powered by two.

The AirPods 3 teardown video has been given below:

Some AirPods 3 buyers find shockingly bad build quality in ‘Made in Vietnam’ lot

Zohaib Ahmed — Thu, 28 Oct 2021 08:18:15 +0000

AirPods 3 have made it out of storage and are finally reaching buyers who have been waiting for them excitedly for days. But the excitement quickly turned into shock upon unboxing thanks to outrageously bad build quality in some cases.

There has been a slew of complaints on Chinese blogging site Weibo about rough edges, glue overflow, and shaky parts in some AirPods 3 units. The poor workmanship doesn’t affect the looks alone though, as many netizens have also reported that the AirPods scratched the ears when worn and even produced staticky audio.

Complaints mostly hover around the ‘Made in Vietnam’ AirPods 3 and notable tech blogger Technology Xiaoxin has confirmed the problem in the variant. However, another blogger and Apple accessory supplier going by the name of Kang (via Sina Technology) has emphasized that the problem isn’t limited to the Vietnamese AirPods 3 alone. Rather, it is a batch problem with both Vietnamese and Chinese variants suffering from a poor build, although the problem could be more pronounced on the Vietnamese AirPods.

Kang also believes that quality inspection is to be blamed for the issues and that those that got AirPods 3 with jagged edges and glue residue should opt for a replacement. After all, they come expensive.

It is worth mentioning here though that all of the problems were limited to the first batch alone and have seemingly been addressed with newer batches. So if you are looking to purchase the AirPods 3 at the moment, you shouldn’t have a reason to worry anymore.

Also, the bad batch seems to have only made its way into China as we are yet to come across complaints from global users. This, however, does not necessarily mean that AirPods 3 shipped outside of the country are completely safe. With their manufacturing being handled 70% approx. by China and the rest by Vietnam, there are high chances that the same batches being sold in China have also made it to other regions.

Apple delays launch of new MacBook Pro and AirPods in India to Oct 29

Sean — Tue, 26 Oct 2021 08:54:33 +0000

While Apple had recently unveiled its latest generation of MacBook Pro and AirPods, it had planned on launching the new products in India today (26th October 2021). However, it seems that the company faced certain issues that caused it to delay the arrival of the new gadgets.

The new products include the 14 inch and 16 inch versions of the 2021 MacBook Pro that feature the latest M1 Max and M1 Pro chipsets. Alongside the laptops, the Cupertino based giant had also announced its third generation of AirPods TWS earbuds earlier this month. Now, the two products were set to launch on October 26, but the company has shifted availability to a new date of October 29.

The new launch date was spotted on an updated listing on Apple’s official Indian website. Unfortunately, the iPhone maker has yet to reveal the reason for the delay, so we can assume that it was some unforeseen issue prior to the launch. On the other hand, the new MacBook Pro and AirPods 3 are still on schedule to launch on 26th October 2021 in the US market.

For those unaware, the 2021 MacBook Pro 14 inch variant starts in India for a price of 1,94,900 INR (roughly 2,600 US Dollars) while the 16 inch model costs a 2,39,900 INR (roughly 3,200 US Dollars). In comparison, the 14 inch model in the US costs just 1,999 US Dollars. Similarly, the third generation of AirPods is available in India for 18,500 INR (roughly 250 US Dollars) while its US pricing is 179 US Dollars.

Apple ‘Unleashed’ event to be streamed today: what to expect & how to watch

Zohaib Ahmed — Mon, 18 Oct 2021 09:37:46 +0000

The Apple ‘Unleashed’ event is finally here and will be streamed online later today. A range of new Apple devices are expected to get launched including the new M1X-powered MacBook Pro and Mac mini. There are also talks about the next-gen AirPods 3 being announced as well.

Image: Apple

Alongside the hardware, we might finally hear about macOS Monterey stable – its first preview went live back on June 7 and it was expected to roll out widely in late-2021.

The list of product launches to expect with the event has been given below along with when and how you can watch it.

MacBook Pro 2021 models

While Apple’s September event focused big on the new iPhone 13 series, this month’s ‘Unleashed’ event is all about the new MacBook Pros. They’re expected to come with new 14-inch and 16-inch Mini-LED displays with taller 14:9 aspect ratios. A refresh rate of 120Hz is also expected.

There are talks about the new MacBooks being powered by M1 Pro and M1 Max chips, although it’s only a rumor and Apple might choose to stick with the M1X naming scheme.

Apart from this, the Macs will be sporting extremely slim bezels – so slim that Apple will be doing away with the familiar “MacBook Pro” text that usually sits in the bottom bezel.

The MacBook Pro 14-inch and 16-inch models are said to come with 16GB of RAM and 512GB of internal storage.

New Mac mini

Apple is apparently working on a more powerful Mac mini that will use the same processor as the upcoming MacBook Pro. It’ll have four ports instead of the two on the current low-end model, and it’ll be priced higher than the current entry-level M1 Mac mini. It could be labeled ‘Pro’.

AirPods 3

An image of the upcoming AirPods 3 has already leaked online, which reveals the earphones’ design which seems to be inspired by the Pro variant. The earbuds will come with a short stem and a sensor, as well as a microphone on the front.

Internally, it is also expected to come powered by a new chipset and is said to support Apple Music Lossless Audio. Additionally, the earbuds are expected to come with improved battery life performance compared to the AirPods 2.

There’s also a possibility that the next-generation AirPods may come with support for Active Noise Cancellation (ANC).

However, if Apple doesn’t launch the new AirPods 3 with the event, then we can expect a press release later this month or next month.

macOS Monterey

The latest version of the OS that powers Apple’s desktop and laptops was announced alongside iOS 15, iPadOS 15, and watchOS 8 at WWDC 2021 in June. But unlike the rest, it hasn’t yet been released. Its latest preview went live on October 13 but it’s likely that the new MacBook Pros will be shipped with the new macOS version out-of-the-box.

How to Watch Apple ‘Unleashed’ October event

Today’s Apple ‘Unleashed’ event will take place (Monday) at 9:25 AM GMT and will be live-streamed directly through Apple Park. It can be watched live via the Apple website and the Apple TV app. Apple’s official YouTube channel will also be streaming it:

Apple AirPods 3 and new MacBook models on track to launch this year: Report

Jeet — Tue, 21 Sep 2021 03:01:21 +0000

At its recent California Streaming event, technology giant Apple announced the latest iPhone 13 series, Apple Watch Series 7, and the updated iPad models. Now, the company is expected to launch a few more products in the coming weeks or months.

The latest report coming from Bloomberg indicates that Apple is still on track to launch the new MacBook models as well as the AirPods 3 by the end of this year. However, those waiting for the new iPad Pro as well as the updated AirPods Pro will have to wait until 2022.

Apple AirPods 3 Render

Recently, it was reported that the upcoming Apple AirPods 3 have already entered mass production, hinting at the imminent launch. An image of the upcoming AirPods 3 has already leaked online, revealing the earphones’ design.

The earbuds will come with a short stem and a sensor, as well as a microphone on the front. The image showcases the earbuds in the standard White color shade. It is also expected to come powered by a new chipset and is said to support Lossless Audio.

Apple Macbook Pro 16-inch

While Apple has not yet confirmed this, the technology giant is speculated to host a new launch event next month for launching newly updated products, including new Mac devices powered by the M1X chipset. The new MacBook Pro models are expected to come in 14-inch and 16-inch models, offering mini-LED display for the first time in its laptops.

A few other products, including the AirPods Pro 2 and the new iPad Pro models are expected to go official sometime next year. While the launch timeline is not known, we expect the company to hold an event early next year.

Apple AirPods 3 already in production; expected to go official in October

Jeet — Thu, 16 Sep 2021 05:26:08 +0000

It’s been some time since reports about the launch of AirPods 3 true wireless earphones started surfacing online. After several Apple events announcing new products, the AirPods 3 still remains unannounced.

In the latest development, it is claimed that the Apple AirPods 3 have already entered production and the suppliers have also started shipping the product to Apple. It adds that the initial shipments were low.

Apple AirPods 3 Render

The low initial shipments of the third-generation of Apple AirPods TWS earbuds explain why the product wasn’t made official at the iPhone 13 series launch event. Given that Apple has now enough shipments, the company is now expected to officially launch the AirPods 3 earphones by the end of this year.

In that case, we expect the next-generation AirPods to get announced at the launch event next month. While Apple has not yet confirmed this, but the technology giant is speculated to host a new launch event next month which will be focusing on new Mac devices powered by the M1X chipset. We expect the second-generation of AirPods Pro to also get launched along with the third-generation of AirPods.

An image of the upcoming AirPods 3 has already leaked online, revealing the earphones’ design. The earbuds will come with a short stem and a sensor, as well as a microphone on the front. The image showcases the earbuds in the standard White color shade.

It is also expected to come powered by a new chipset and is said to support Apple Music Lossless Audio. Additionally, the earbuds are expected to come with good battery life performance compared to the AirPods 2.

Apple AirPods 3 expected at the brand’s annual iPhone September launch

Pranav Sawant — Fri, 23 Jul 2021 19:42:36 +0000

As we move to H2 of this year, Apple rumors have started getting some pace. Just like every year, Apple is expected to hold a launch event for its smartphones sometime in September. Apart from smartphones, the Californian tech giant is also expected to launch the third generation of the AirPods dubbed the Apple AirPods 3. Last time we heard that suppliers have already started shipping components of the AirPods 3 moving us closer to its release.

The report from Digitimes states that the new Airpods 3 model will meet us at the same time as the iPhone 13 launch later this year. It further states that the Airpods 3 will not see major price hike and its demand is expected to be high given that the iPhone 13 series won’t come with a set of headphones inside the box.

An image reveals also the Apple AirPods 3 in all its glory. Surprisingly, the earbuds have a universal design. Instead of the rubber tips seen in the AirPods Pro, the AirPods 3 will flaunt an original AirPod-like design. It will come with a short stem and a sensor, microphone on the front. The image showcases the earbuds in the standard White color shade.

The AirPods 3 is expected to come powered by a new chipset and is said to support Apple Music Lossless Audio. Additionally, the earbuds are expected to come with good battery life as compared to the AirPods 2.

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Apple next gen AirPods to launch later this year, suppliers begin component shipments

Sean — Thu, 24 Jun 2021 09:07:15 +0000

Apple suppliers have apparently began shipping components the for the next generation AirPods. The upcoming earbuds from the company are expected to launch later this year.

According to a paywalled DigiTimes report (Via MacRumors), around seven suppliers of the Cupertino based giant have began shipping orders for circuit board related components. The report added that “Suppliers including Semco, LG Innotek, Kinsus, Unimicron, Nan Ya, Zhen Ding and AT&S have all kicked off their BT substrate shipments for Apple’s next-generation products including the Apple Watch, AirPods and iPhone, which all adopt SiP modules.” The news reportedly arrives from industry sources close to the matter.

The company’s AirPods Pro

As per previous reports, the third generation AirPods, that are set to launch later this year, are expected to feature a similar design as the AirPods Pro but with a shorter stem. Notably, this would mark the first update in the hearables series from the company since 2019. While the design might be similar to the Pro variant, the third gen AirPods will be priced lower that the AirPods Pro. Although, it is likely also to exclude certain high end features like the active noise cancellation (ANC) to lower the price.

Apple rumored to announce 3rd Gen AirPods and HiFi Apple Music tier on May 18

Sean — Fri, 14 May 2021 10:30:21 +0000

A new rumor has recently surfaced that claims that Apple is looking to launch the third generation of its AirPods along with a new high fidelity tier of Apple Music on 18th May 2021 through a press release of its official website.

According to a MacRumors report, the new rumor arrive from YouTuber Luke Miani that shared the news exclusively with AppleTrack. As per the YouTuber, the Cupertino based giant is planning on releasing the next generation AirPods through a Newsroom update along with a refresh to the site. Back in 2019, the iPhone maker had released the all new AirPods Pro in a similar manner through a press release on the website, although this is still an unconfirmed report so take it with a pinch of salt for now.

Talking about the new AirPods, these hearables are expected to feature an updated design that would be similar in design to the high end AirPods Pro but without the active noise cancellation. Alongside these new TWS earbuds, the company is expected to also announce a brand new tier to its music streaming service, dubbed the Apple Music HiFi. This version offers users high fidelity music. The rumor arrives after reports arrived earlier this week that it would be launching a high qualiy streaming service in the “coming weeks.”

Airpods 2019

The report adds that the new tier on the music streaming service that will cost 9.99 US Dollars. This pricing is the same as the individual package that the company offers at the moment. So, it is unclear how this new tier would fit in with its current schemes. Although, codes within the first beta of the upcoming iOS 14.6 update has suggested that the nwe HiFI streaming service will be limited to only compatible hardware. So stay tuned for more updates.

Apple to launch new AirPods in third quarter, suppliers begin production

Sean — Fri, 26 Mar 2021 09:56:51 +0000

The next generation of the Apple AirPods are expected to launch in the third quarter of this year, with production for the popular hearables already being underway, as per sources close to the matter.

According to a DigiTimes report (Via MacRumors), the Cupertino based giant is planning on launching the new iteration of the AirPods, its truly wireless earbuds in the third quarter of 2021. The report adds that one of the iPhone maker’s supplier has already began production as well. The supplier in question is the Taiwan based ASE Technology. Unfortunately, there are currently no further details available at this moment regarding the matter.

Although, the timeframe for the launch is in line with previous reports, which were from known Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. The analyst believed that the company will begin the production of the third generation of AirPods will begin mass production in the third quarter of this year, which runs from July to September. Prior to this, Kuo believed that the next gen AirPods would launch in the first half of this year, but that seems to no longer be the case.

As per other recent report, the AirPods 3 is expected to feature a design similar to that of the AirPods Pro. This includes having a shorter stem, but without the silicone ear tips or the active noise cancellation. The lack of these features would enable a lower price tag as well. Unfortunately, that’s all we have to go on for now, so stay tuned for more updates regarding this matter.

Apple Airpods 3 Clone Hands-on: A closer look at the new AirPods design

Paco Zheng — Tue, 16 Mar 2021 10:47:56 +0000

Since AirPods first came out in 2016, the wireless earbuds market has exploded with practically every known brand releasing one in the market. But even with so many rivals from formidable brands, the Apple Airpods have managed to beat or at least compare to the best earbuds in the market today.

AirPods Pro

Four and a half years later, Apple is expected to give its legendary semi-in-ear TWS headphones an update, including a refreshed design. Yes, that’s right, we’re talking about the new Airpods that are expected to launch very soon. While we don’t have the real Airpods 3, what we do have is a real-life lookalike of the upcoming Apple earbuds. Anyway, join us for an early look at the exciting possibilities for the new Airpods, which should be called the AirPods 3.

We have to remind you again that this is a clone of the Airpods 3, and not the real Apple earbuds. So in this hands-on, we will not discuss its sound quality, latency, or changes to the chip or power consumption. All subjective inferences are made only from the appearance of the model and interesting information that we’ve got from the industry.

AirPods 3 Clone Design

It’s clear that both the new AirPods and the charging case inherit the design of the AirPods Pro. The case in our hands is not wirelessly chargeable, which does not rule out the possibility of a wirelessly chargeable version like the Airpods 2. The case has a slightly different size from the previous AirPods’, sitting somewhere in between the AirPods 2’s case and the AirPods Pro’s. Other than that it’s hard to tell the difference between them.

AirPods 3 clone alongside Airpods Pro and Airpods

Now let’s take a look at the earbuds themselves. Looking at the notch on the earbuds’ stem, the operation should still be the same as the pressure-sensing style. It has a slightly larger cavity and a shorter headset stem. When you put it on, the fit is definitely tighter. And thanks to the change in the center of gravity, the new Airpods 3 design will be less likely to fall off your ears. Well, this is a smart improvement. But because of this, it’s also not as distinguishable as the wearing experience of the Airpods 1 and 2.

The upcoming AirPods 3 design is nearly identical to the Airpods Pro

Overall, it’s still very comfortable, and this new Airpods design is probably an improvement made by Apple after hearing people’s complaints about the previous generation’s unstable fit. And it looks like this adjustment will help provide a better fit to a larger number of users.

What we’re curious about is that the design of the new earbuds has a near-identical opening of the cavity as the Airpods Pro. Also, the position of the IR sensor and the position of the filter on the buds’ stem are almost the same.

Does this mean Apple might add active noise cancellation to the new Airpods?

It’s not impossible to add active noise cancellation in a semi-in-ear design, like what we’ve seen on Huawei’s Freebuds 3, albeit at 15dB noise-canceling capacity. Or probably Apple is trying to apply the removable ear-tip design for the new AirPods. So the decision is up to users themselves.

Apple AirPods 3 design fit vs Airpods Pro vs Airpods

If you prefer the in-ear design then put on the tips and at the same time enjoy better performance of noise-canceling, or if you cannot tolerate the in-ear tips, just remove them and Apple may have fixed the issue of the noise-canceling for the semi-in-ear design. Of course, this is just speculation at the moment.

Apple AirPods 3 clone

Also, we still think that if Apple adds ANC to Airpods 3, it would overlap with the Airpods Pro’s product positioning.

So why is Apple launching the new Airpods?

We think the new Airpods is trying to solve two problems. An improved design will allow more people to wear the Airpods with a better fit, and the second problem it solves is it will stimulate the semi-in-ear headphone market with a new look, and possibly with a reliable noise cancelation performance. If you’re not in a hurry to buy semi-in-ear earbuds, I think it’s worth waiting for them. After all, if Apple makes them, it means this design is ready.

Apple AirPods 3 clone 14

As for what’s new about the sound and call quality, we don’t have any solid information about it. But we’ll get the real new AirPods as soon as possible after its launch and will bring you guys a full review.

Stay tuned to us for more details.

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Apple AirPods 3 won’t enter mass production until Q3 2021: Ming-Chi Kuo

Balaji S — Mon, 15 Mar 2021 17:09:34 +0000

Apple is expected to announce new products on March 23. Although the company hasn’t shed any light on this yet, reports said that it would launch AirPods 3 along with others like AirTags, iPad Pro, and the long-rumored Apple TV. However, analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has said that the next-gen AirPods won’t enter mass production until Q3 2021.

AirPods 3 Render

In an investor’s note(via 9to5mac), Kuo says that Apple is currently in a state of dilemma whether to stick to the AirPods 3 production or still make AirPods 2 later in the year. Either way, according to his report, the AirPods 3 will go into mass production only by Q3(i.e around July/August).

This means it won’t be ready to ship till the end of the year, to say the least. Whether or not, Apple plans to bring it during the September event, it looks like the product won’t go official this month. This contradicts his own and several other early reports that indicated a launch around Q2.

Coming to the AirPods 3, lot of designs showing earbuds with shorter stems have been leaking on the internet. Here, there is a discrepancy on whether it would get the replaceable ear tips or not. however, we can expect it to feature improved ANC(Active Noise cancellation).

Further, Kuo shares some predictions about the AirPods shipments in 2021. He says that there will be a 25% YoY decline in shipments from Q1 to Q3 and fall to 55 million units. After the launch of the AirPods 3, if the demand is high, the shipments might rise to 78 million units for the whole of 2021.

Some of the prime reasons for this drop is said to be the competition from rivals. Many of the TWS in the market have good overall features and Apple’s USPs like quick pairing and fast switching doesn’t seem to help.

To add fuel to the fire, AirPods Max has had very little impact on the overall AirPods shipments(1 million units). Kuo finally says that if Apple needs to get on the heels of the competition, it should focus more on providing more health-related features on its AirPods.

Apple AirPods 3 renders leak showcases its design; expected to launch later this month

Jeet — Wed, 10 Mar 2021 07:40:54 +0000

Apple AirPods lineup has become very successful and is generating billions of dollars in revenue for the company. To keep the momentum going, the Cupertino-based giant keeps introducing a new models.

Now, Apple is gearing up to launch the third-generation of the AirPods, aka AirPods 3. If the reports are to be believed, then the company is expected to officially launched them at an event later this month, most likely on 23rd March.

Ahead of the launch, we have got our hands on a new set of AirPods 3 renders from suppliers. The design showcased in the renders is likely the final version which will be released in the market for everyone to purchase.

The design is pretty much in line with the previous render leaks, resembling the design of the AirPods Pro. It appears that the AirPods 3 will have a shorter stem and come with replaceable ear tips, similar to what we have seen with the company’s AirPods Pro.

There is also a possibility that the next-generation AirPods may come with support for Active Noise Cancellation (ANC). In that case, Apple to have something major to offer with the next-generation AirPods Pro to justify the “Pro” tag and higher pricing.

If the recent reports are to be believed, then along with the AirPods 3, the company is also expected to launch the second-generation AirPods Pro. Along with these true wireless earphones, Apple will also be launching new iPad models.

Apple’s next product launch event expected to take place on March 23

Jeet — Tue, 09 Mar 2021 06:02:18 +0000

Apple usually announces its new products in the month of March since past few years and the company is expected to follow the tradition this time as well. And it seems that the event might clash with another major launch event from a well-known brand.

As per the new reports, Apple is expected to host an event to launch new products on 23rd March. This is the same day when OnePlus will be announcing its next-generation flagship smartphone — the OnePlus 9.

The upcoming Apple event on 23rd March is expected to be a virtual event and the company could launch the iPad Pro 2021 lineup as well as a few other products, including the AirTags which have been delayed a few times.

The Apple iPad Pro 2021 is expected to have an optional support for 5G connectivity and could be powered by the A14X Bionic chipset, which is reported to be capable of matching the performance of Apple M1 chip used in the new Mac devices.

There are also reports about Apple working on a new version of the iPad Mini which could be called iPad Mini Pro. However, the device is unlikely to get launched this month. The company is also said to be adopting Mini-LED display panels for the new iPads.

There’s a possibility that the new third-generation AirPods could also get launched at the event later this month, along with a new Apple TV. While both of these products are ready for launch, it is not yet confirmed if they will be launched at this event.

Apple’s third-generation AirPods leak reveals new design and ANC support

Jeet — Mon, 22 Feb 2021 01:47:11 +0000

Apple has a very successful AirPods lineup of true wireless earphones, which have now become one of the best-selling products from the company. To keep the momentum going, the company is gearing up to launch the third-generation model of the AirPods.

Now, alleged photos of the AirPods 3 have surfaced online which showcases that we will be getting a new design for the earphones. Leaked images show that the upcoming AirPods will feature a flat edge with a slight change in the placement of the device’s sensors.

In line with the previous rumors, the Apple AirPods 3 will have a shorter stem and will come with support for replaceable ear tips, similar to what we have seen with the company’s AirPods Pro.

The report from 52Audio also claims that the next-generation AirPods may come with support for Active Noise Cancellation (ANC). In that case, we expect Apple to have something major to offer with the next-generation AirPods Pro to justify the “Pro” tag as well as higher pricing.

Coming to the charging case, it seems very similar to the AirPods Pro case with a rectangular body instead of square. There’s a charging light on the front of the case, suggesting that it will support wireless charging.

Apple has been rumored to gearing up to launch a newly refreshed audio product lineup in the market. Recently, it was reported that the third-generation AirPods as well as the second-generation AirPods could get launched in early 2021.

While the launch dates are not yet announced by the company, it is being reported that Apple may launch these new AirPods models in the coming weeks.

Apple will reportedly launch the AirPods 3 and mini LED iPad by Q2 2021

Jed John Ikoba — Sat, 14 Nov 2020 15:32:46 +0000

A leading Apple analyst of longstanding, Ming Chi-Kuo predicts that Apple’s revenue is expected to double (100% rise) year-on-year in 2021 due mainly to a change in the iPhone 13’s battery components.

The research report released by the analyst (via) states that Taiwan Career Technology will be rejoining the fray as a key supplier for virtually all Apple’s products beginning from next year, 2021. This includes iPhone 13 projected to come on stream in the second half of 2021, the new AirPods with an expected release by the second quarter of 2021, and a new mini LED iPad (with an innovative and new display) expected to berth within the first half of the new year as well. The iPhone 12’s batteries currently combine soft and hard boards in production. However, the iPhone 13 is predicted to utilize only soft board technology. Soft board batteries come with fewer layers than hardboard batteries. This innovation in the battery design of the iPhone will result in better optimization of internal space due to its smaller-sized battery and an overall reduction in the cost of production.

The iPhones models released this year have slightly smaller batteries than the iPhone 11 series released in 2019. Given the added power demands of the fifth-generation (5G) modems in all the models in the series, coupled with the larger screen of the iPhone 12 Pro, the current iPhone’s performance has not been stellar in terms of endurance. Apple has been searching for ways to extend battery life while making iPhones sleeker.

In terms of battery supplies, Taiwan Career Technology is expected to have between 40%-50% of battery orders for the iPhone 13 and 13 mini next year. A couple of other suppliers, Unimicron and Unitech, .are also expected to have a little chunk of the battery supply market.

From the Kuo report, the new Apple AirPods 3 will have a similar design with the current AirPods Pro. Taiwan Career Technology is expected to also be the main supplier of many components in the product. These include the soft boards in the AirPods and the accompanying charging cases, as well as optical and acoustic component soft boards for the mini LED iPads.

We hold our breaths while awaiting the release of these products in H1, 2021.

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Apple AirPods 3 parts leak indicates it could feature design similar to AirPods Pro

Jeet — Thu, 05 Nov 2020 06:53:36 +0000

Apple’s AirPods lineup of true wireless earphones have become one of the best-selling products from the company and now the company is gearing up to launch the third-generation model of the same.

The upcoming TWS earphones from Apple, which is likely to be called AirPods 3, have been leaked online. A photo of the same has been leaked, which showcases the new design for the new headsets.

As per the leak, the rumored AirPods 3 will feature a design that is similar to the AirPods Pro, completely reshaping the earbuds. However, do note that the report indicates that the parts of the upcoming earphones that have been leaked are similar in terms of design to AirPods Pro but not identical.

Additionally, unlike the regular design with a narrow exterior, the leaked design of the earphones show a larger circular driver output onto which users can attach silicone ear tips for a better fit, similar to the AirPods Pro.

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While the exact details of the AirPods 3 specs, features, and launch are not yet available, Apple has scheduled a “One More Thing” launch event on 10th November, where the company is expected to announce its Apple Silicon-powered Mac devices.

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Apple AirPods 3 with AirPods Pro’s design to launch in H1 2021; AirPods Pro 2nd Gen, and new HomePod rumors

Balaji S — Mon, 26 Oct 2020 19:22:45 +0000

Apple recently announced a new HomePod Mini, along with the iPhone 12 series. Now, a report by Bloomberg says the company is gearing up to launch more Audio products including low-end AirPods in 2021.

Citing people familiar with the matter, Bloomberg’s report says(via TechRadar), Apple is working on the next entry-level Airpods( Tentative: AirPods 3), AirPods Pro 2nd gen, and a one more HomePod. This new HomePod is likely to take a spot between the Original HomePod(2018), and Mini(2020). Now, this is a bit surprising considering the Mini launched only a couple of weeks back.

AirPods 3, and AirPods Pro 2nd gen – Designs

Regarding the AirPods 3, the report says the design will be similar to the current AirPods Pro. If reports are true, Apple will shorten the stem and introduce in-ear design with ear tips for the new AirPods. This is a welcoming change considering the old design doesn’t seal your ears perfectly. Also, Apple will reportedly improve battery life for the AirPods 3.

Currently, Apple promises playback, talk time of 5hrs & 3hrs with each earbud, and 24hrs & 18hrs with charging case respectively. This model, however, isn’t going to feature ANC(Active Noise Cancellation) like the Pro version says the report. This negates an earlier report from last year that said the AirPods 3 will have ANC.

For the AirPods Pro 2nd gen, Apple is reportedly looking to get inspiration from Google, and Samsung. It is likely to eliminate the stem and sport a rounded design. Apparently, it is already testing a design that has a rounded shape to fill the user’s ear more. Looks like Apple wants to borrow some pages off Google’s Pixel Buds, and Samsung’s latest Galaxy Buds.

Besides, Apple has reportedly found it difficult to incorporate the ANC, antennas, microphones inside the new rounded design. Hence, don’t expect a revolutionary change in the design department whenever it launches commercially. The low-end AirPods(Tentative: AirPods 3) is rumored to launch in H1 of 2021. Luxshare Precision Industry Co. and Goertek Inc. are likely to handle the production.

Another HomePod, AirPods Studio details

As mentioned earlier, the new HomePod is likely to be placed somewhere between $99-$299 at which both the Original HomePod, and Mini sell. However, the report also warns that Apple may launch this, or just cut the price of the higher HomePod as well.

AirPods Studio headphones is a long-rumored product, and as of now it’s launch looks uncertain this year. The report says its production got delayed due to issues on the headband. Apparently, it was “too tight” in a few testing. Also, Apple has now re-designed the touchpads of the headphones and has reduced the “interchangeability of the buds” as well. Let’s wait for more info as we march ahead.

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Apple will launch AirPods 3 in the first half of 2021, design similar to AirPods Pro: Ming-Chi Kuo

Sean — Tue, 23 Jun 2020 07:27:02 +0000

Apple is apparently planning on launching the third generation of its highly successful TWS earphones in the first half of 2021. According to known analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, the AirPods 3 will be launched in H1 of 2021 and will feature a design similar to the AirPods Pro.

Apple’s AirPods Pro was launched back in November 2019 and featured an in-ear design, which featured soft and flexible silicone tips. This was a notable departure from its traditional earphone designs. Furthermore, the Cupertino based giant also offered a number of improvements and offered great features like active noise cancellation, improved sound quality, and water resistance as well.

Kuo also stated that the upcoming iPhone 12 lineup will not feature EarPods in the box. This move from Apple is reportedly to boost its AirPods sales which seem likely since its hearables offerings are one of the top selling within its category. Unfortunately, the pricing of the next gen AirPods is unknown, but it might be around $199 (similar to the second-generation AirPods) or $249 (similar to the AirPods Pro).

Additionally, the analyst also expects the AirPods shipments will also be backed by a promotional campaign that will arrive in the second half of 2020. What this might entail is currently unknown, but the hearables might be offered at discounted rates alongside the new iPhone lineup. Although that is just speculation, hence, take it with a grain of salt and stay tuned for more updates.

(Via)

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Redesigned AirPods 3 with active Noise cancellation discovered in source code of iOS 13.2

Sahil — Fri, 04 Oct 2019 09:20:42 +0000

Several reports in the past have claimed that Apple will introduce a new design with the second generation of AirPods. However, all of them turned out false after their official unveiling, as the company retained the original design while adding support for wireless charging and incorporating the faster H1 chip.

With that being said, the long-anticipated AirPods with an overhauled design may launch soon. Steve Moser, a contributing writer for MacRumours who also happens to be an iOS developer has shared a Tweet which shows new AirPods design in the beta version of the latest iOS 13.2.

iOS 13.2 Beta Includes Icon Depicting New AirPods Design https://t.co/BHuJjaZAAC by @SteveMoser pic.twitter.com/ed7j93ixxQ

— MacRumors.com (@MacRumors) October 2, 2019

Right of the bat, the new logo for AirPods is significantly different than both the first and second generation of totally wireless earphones from Apple. Instead of a plastic acoustic outlet that sits in the outer ear, they seem to have an in-ear style design with a silicone cap that extends into the ear canal.

Noteworthy, alleged outer casing of the redesigned AirPods was previously leaked by a Chinese supplier and they surprisingly they look exactly like the Icon from iOS 13.2. For reference, the image has been listed below.

If the images are to be believed, not only will the future AirPods have a compact design, the case in which they rest will also shrink in size drastically.

Talking about their design, both the logo and leaked images exhibit a slit on top which is believed to play a crucial role in active noise cancellation that the AirPods have been long rumoured to attain with an updated model.

For readers who don’t know, the active noise cancellation feature allows a pair of earphones or headphones to neutralise unwanted ambient noises so the user can enjoy their audio content without interruptions. Devices equipped with active noise cancellation are capable of analyzing the outside noise and with the help of complex software algorithms, they generate an inverted sound which can cancel the unwanted sound coming from an external source.

Another intriguing finding that can be derived from the image shared by the developer is an Apple device with a top-mounted power button. Even though the power button on Apple iPads is also located on the top, this could be the successor of the iPhone SE which is reported to launch early next year.

To wrap things up, the launch of redesigned AirPods looks imminent. However, in order to verify the claims, we will have to until Apple officially announces them or sends out a statement addressing them.

Stay tuned for future updates.

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Alleged Apple AirPods 3 prototype image surface online showing smaller case

Jeet — Fri, 13 Sep 2019 05:17:51 +0000

At an event on 10th September, Apple launched iPhone 11 series, a new iPad (2019) and announced a couple of services. While many were expecting the Cupertino-giant to announce a refresh for the AirPods 2, that didn’t happen.

Given that the Apple AirPods 2 were launched in March this year, it makes sense for the company to not launch its successor this early. But, it seems that the company has started working on the AirPods 3 as a prototype of the same has surfaced online.

The leaked prototype of the Apple AirPods 3 shows an even smaller charging case for the earphones. However, take this with a pinch of salt as we haven’t independently confirmed that what we see in the picture is actually the prototype of the upcoming AirPods.

There are reports out there which suggests that Apple could launch two variants of the next-generation AirPods. Given that the new AirPods were not announced during the iPhone 11 launch event, they could go official next year. Do note that the company has not confirmed or said anything related to AirPods 3.

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Current generation AirPods, i.e. Apple AirPods 2, comes with an updated H1 chip, replacing the Q1 chip to offer improved connectivity. It now connects more quickly to your devices and switching between devices while listening to music is now two times faster.

There’s also hands-free “Hey Siri” functionality, allowing you to control volume and swap songs through voice commands. Thus, you no longer need to tap on the AirPods with a finger to activate Siri.

Apple is also offering an optional Wireless Charging Case that enables Qi-based wireless charging. The Apple AirPods 2 without the charging case is priced at $159, while it costs $199 with the Charging Case.