It is already more than clear that the launch of the new AirPods Pro 2 device will have its start date in 2022. Among the comments that speak about this product, there are many very particular about a possible new design, Lossless support, in addition to including a fitness sensor. Therefore, here you will find everything about the rumors and possible changes of the new generation of AirPods Pro.
A few months ago, at the beginning of the year, Ming-Chi Kuo would have given his statement about the AirPods Pro 2. Among the most relevant things said by Kuo, he mentioned a new form factor design, similar to what the Beats Fit Pro 2021 are. If this is real then now this device would include ear pads with a wingtip design.
This would possibly cause a change in the AirPods charging case as well. At the moment there are still comments about whether it will keep the size or instead, there would be a change. For now, the 21 mm thickness could remain the same, while the rest would change, being about 46 mm high and 54 mm wide. Taking a little comparison, currently the AirPods Pro have measurements of 45.2 high and 60.6 mm wide.
Over the past month, 52audio had also leaked design information for the AirPods Pro 2, which would be the same as the current generation, but with a change in the tips of the ears. 52audio’s sources so far have been reliable, correctly confirming the design of the AirPods 3.
Lastly, there have been no records of new colors for this version of the product. However, it is not that Apple plans to launch any color change, keeping only white.
Some time ago, analyst Ming-Chi Kuo had first proposed that the new AirPods Pro 2 would have new Lossess support. At the beginning of the year, he said to expect this product with more point of sale, new design, support with Lossless (ALAC), as well as a new charging case that has a sound emitter with a tracker.
Kuo includes his expectation about the demand, believing that it will be around 18 to 20 million units requested by Apple for the remainder of 2022 alone. But he is also really determined that Lossless support technology could be included in the AirPods Pro 2, this could be given some statements by Apple.
The previous year, during an interview, the creator of the AirPods commented on how Bluetooth would have limited the device. While Gary Geaves, who is vice president of acoustics at Apple, commented on how perhaps a wireless standard could rescue better bandwidth.
In his words, he indicated that the company would love to be able to offer even more with the wireless technology of hearing aids. The possibilities are opening more and more now that they seek to improve the experience via Bluetooth, saying that there are “tricks” that could take this technology further, surpassing itself more and more.
According to some sources, everything seems to indicate that the project in code B698 (that is, the AirPods Pro 2) may include the H1 chip, as well as an audio processor that is Apple’s own. This is not all, because due to many winks about compatibility it could be that model 2 of the AirPods Pro would add for the first time connectivity with Bluetooth 5.2.
The LC3 codec could add better efficiency and even more power to this product. But it is not only about connection and stability, but obviously Apple seeks to provide better audio quality. In case, this standard It would also give quality to calls with a better rate of bits. The inclusion of Bluetooth low consumption, as well as the LC3 codec will be a leap in quality, although they are not the guarantee of a “Bluetooth lossless” either.
Another of Kuo’s statements dictates that the device could add new functions related to health, so it would coincide with some past reports.
Apple would have already verified a bit through studies how AirPods could monitor the respiratory rate. The audio could carry an estimation signal for respiratory rates. This could even be an easy way to know the status of a person, helping and making traditional health care more practical.
Similarly, Mark Gurman of Bloomberg also had a moment where he stated that the AirPods Pro 2 would include health and fitness management. However, he currently assures that these sensors are not in Apple’s plans, and that at least for this design during this year they will not be present.
In his words, he says that AirPods are not likely to include heart monitoring sensors this year. Although he does make it clear that Apple is already in the process of launching the AirPods Pro by the end of this year.
About two months ago, Ming-Chi Kuo opted for the AirPods Pro 2 case to have a Lightning port as usual. However, in that case, Everything would indicate that the change to USB-C is further away.
Ming-Chi would also have reported in said report that the company has prepared charging tests with the iPhone 15 with a USB-C port. Kuo plans that Apple will make the switch to a USB-C port when they decide to integrate it into the main device, the iPhone, if it ever happens. In case the iPhone finally has USB-C, the AirPods would also make the change, as well as other devices.
52audio also weighed in on the AirPods Pro 2 charging case predictions, exclaiming that they would be making the switch to the USB-C port now, according to some leaked images below.
The first Pro version of the AirPods was launched at the end of 2019. Currently Kuo has contemplated that the second version will be in mass production for the second half of 2022. It also indicates that the AirPods Pro 2 will come from Vietnam, in an attempt to reduce the Chinese dependence that has been criticized so much.
It makes some sense, as Apple has also made quite a statement about relocating suppliers, shifting production out of China to some hubs in Vietnam and India, at least the Wall Street Journal mentions.
Kuo for his part has already mentioned that the AirPods Pro 2 would be launched in the last quarter of this year. So after August they could already be on the market, although you also have to think about what Apple’s specific plans are, whether or not it decides to announce them separately or together with the other iPad, iPhone or Mac devices that it has prepared.
The price that the AirPods Pro 2 could have does not have a specific figure. At the moment the first Pro are around $249, so if they decide to add health sensors, as well as Lossless support, among other features, they would be increasing around $50.
The launch price in euros was around €270, so it would not be strange to see a really high price with the new generation, reaching €315 or more. In addition, among the rumors, there is also a possible discontinued AirPods Pro with the arrival of generation 2, so that there is no error or some kind of loss.
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