Real-Life Leak of 'AirPods 3' Resembling AirPods Pro... Launching Next Year

In-Ear Earphones Similar in Size to AirPods Pro
Noise Cancelling Feature Removed... Battery Improved

Product image presumed to be the AirPods 3rd generation model (Source=52Audio)

[Asia Economy Reporter Jinju Han] Images of a product presumed to be Apple's AirPods 3rd generation have been leaked. The design is similar to the AirPods Pro, but the length is shorter and it does not support noise canceling functionality.

On the 5th (local time), the Chinese blog 52audio revealed images of Apple's new AirPods product. The design is similar to the one previously disclosed by Japan's Apple specialist media Mac Otakara as the 3rd generation AirPods.

Bloomberg also reported that Apple is developing two new types of AirPods to replace the 2nd generation AirPods. It is a 3rd generation AirPods that follows the lineage of AirPods but with a design modeled after the AirPods Pro. Bloomberg explained, "The length of the AirPods 3rd generation earbuds will be shorter than the AirPods Pro, the battery life will be longer, and the ear tips will be replaceable."

Comparison photo of AirPods Pro and presumed AirPods 3rd generation product, AirPods (Source=Twitter)

Product image presumed to be AirPods 3rd generation (Source=52 Audio)

The AirPods 3rd generation will have an in-ear form like the AirPods Pro, but it is expected not to include the active noise canceling feature equipped in the AirPods Pro. In the leaked AirPods comparison images, the AirPods 3rd generation is shorter in length than the 1st and 2nd generation AirPods, and the case size is also smaller with a square shape compared to the previous model. 52audio explained, "The pressure-sensing control system of the AirPods Pro will be maintained, and Apple's H1 chip will be installed."

Summarizing the rumors so far, Apple is expected to unveil the AirPods 3rd generation and AirPods Pro 2nd generation together early next year. Apple is likely to discontinue sales of existing models and release new models to stimulate purchase demand. Ming-Chi Kuo, an Apple specialist analyst at TF Securities, analyzed, "This year, AirPods shipments will increase by about 65%, and despite the launch of AirPods 3, AirPods supply in 2021 will increase by about 28% compared to the previous year."

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