Full AirPods 3 feature breakdown: everything the rumors say we can expect

With Apple’s third-generation AirPods slated to arrive alongside the iPhone 13, which is just a few weeks away, we’ve compiled all of the consistent rumors from our media coverage to paint a full picture of the features and upgrades to. come from the company. – generation of wireless headphones.

AirPods 3 clones in a clear case, apparently showing the next-gen design.

It should be noted that the rumors below are aggregated from our coverage from a wide range of sources, including leaks, analysts and publications. The reliability of each source varies, so some of the rumored features can be taken with a pinch of salt.

Nonetheless, the overview of third-generation AirPods rumors gives a good idea of ​​most of the upgrades to come and what broadly users can expect from true wireless earbuds when they are officially revealed in one. near future.

• AirPods Pro-like design with shorter stems and a larger in-ear shell.
• Shorter and wider charging case, with a design similar to the AirPods Pro charging case.
• No replaceable ear tips, according to pictures of early Chinese counterfeits that show no signs of silicone tips or space for them in the charging case. BloombergMark Gurman’s Mark Gurman initially claimed last year that the third-generation AirPods‌ will have replaceable ear tips like the AirPods Pro, but that is now questionable in light of the design of counterfeits and other alleged renderings of the supply chain.
• New generation wireless chip, replacing the Apple H1 headset chip. This is the same chip that is expected to arrive on second-gen AirPods Pro‌, will feature a smaller package system, and may offer improved efficiency, longer range, and better performance.
• Force transducer controls on rods like the AirPods Pro, replacing the tap-based controls of the first and second gen ‌AirPods‌.
• Decompression system with vents brought by AirPods Pro‌, designed to equalize pressure in the ear to relieve discomfort when using AirPods‌‌ for a long time.
• Charging case with Qi wireless charging as standard, without the need to switch to a more efficient charging case.

It also wouldn’t be unreasonable to expect the next-gen ‌AirPods‌ to deliver improved sound quality and better battery life, but there have been no rumors about these aspects so far.

Entry-level AirPods‌ should continue to forgo high-end features like active noise cancellation and transparency to remain clearly differentiated from ‌AirPods Pro‌. It may also explain the continued absence of silicone in-ear tips.

Apple’s second-generation AirPods launched in March 2019, making them almost two and a half years old. If these new features arrive on the third generation AirPods‌, the new model could become an interesting upgrade for many users. 52audio estimates that the new ‌‌AirPods‌‌ will be priced at $ 150.

Most indications seem to indicate that Tuesday, September 14 is the most likely event date for the announcement of the third-generation ‌AirPods‌ and iPhone 13 models, and we could see event invitations as early as next week.