The new version of the AirPods appeared at Bluetooth

Since Apple announced the AirPods in 2016, you can see wireless ear plugs everywhere. During the presentation of the iPhone X in 2017, Apple had promised that in 2018, a new charging box for the AirPod would come, which could itself be wirelessly charged. According to rumors, the new version of the AirPod will soon be released, but it has remained silent until now at Apple.

But there is a sign of life, reports 9to5Mac. Apple has received the Bluetooth SIG certificate for the new variant of the AirPods. This is a mandatory certificate for companies wishing to use Bluetooth. Although this does not guarantee an upcoming release, the certificate is usually issued just before a production announcement.

Bluetooth 5.0

The certificate also states that Apple is using a new version of Bluetooth, namely version 5.0. This is not an improvement for the audio quality, but probably for the range and the life of the battery. Apple has received the certificate bearing the numbers of type A2031 and A2032: it is probably the left and right ears.

More rumors about the new AirPods are not confirmed by the new Bluetooth certificate. In this way, the ears would become water resistant and reduce the noise. They can also get sensors to measure heart rate.