The current AirPods Pro have been on shelves for so long that they in reality predateApple ’s M1 mainframe . But a new report says the long delay may be over shortly .
According toMark Gurman ’s in vogue mightiness On newssheet , the AirPods Pro will finally be come “ in the fall . ” He notes that since it has been nearly three years since the current model arrived , “ the batteries are already probably in difficulty for some former adopters . ” Apple does n’t say how long AirPods are expected to retain their battery life , though the rechargeable lithium - ion batteries are not replaceable and have a universal lifespan of about two to three years .
Rumors paint a picture that thesecond - generation AirPods Prowill be a massive upgrade , with a young acaulescent design , longer barrage fire life , and fitness trailing . Additionally , reports say the AirPods Pro could be Apple ’s first Bluetooth earbuds to support lossless cyclosis through Apple Music .
Along with the newfangled AirPods Pro , Apple may also be gearing up to launch a 2nd - generation model of theAirPods Maxover - ear headphones that launched in December 2020 . Gurman say Apple is planning new colors but does n’t say whether the pricey tin can will gain any new lineament . Sony is planning to launch a new couple of itsWH-1000XM5 headphoneswith an AirPods Max - style design and 30 - hr battery life , 10 hr more than Apple promise , which may further the latter to amend its offering .
The new AirPods will presumptively arrive at theiPhone eventin September , though thethird - genesis AirPodslaunched at its “ Unleashed ” Mac event last twilight .
