Apple AirPods Pro to arrive this month with high price tag, noise cancelation
Apple’s been working on a pair of premium AirPods that’ll be positioned above the current product for quite some time now, and following a few leaks recently, one report claims they could be just around the corner.
New design, noise cancelation, $100 more expensive
China Economic Daily says Apple’s third-generation AirPods will be unveiled later this month and hit shelves soon after just in time for the all-important Christmas shopping season. The report specifically mentions Europe and North America but the next-gen ‘hearables’ will presumably launch globally.
Until now, the company’s third-generation AirPods have largely been referred to as ‘AirPods 3’ but it’s claimed today that Apple will instead market them as ‘AirPods Pro.’ This will help convey the extra features clearly to consumers and help make the higher price tag more justifiable.
Speaking of the price tag, China Economic Daily believes they will cost around $260 which means Apple’s probably going to price them at $259, exactly $100 more than the current-generation AirPods when sold without the wireless charging case. For this extra cash, consumers will gain access to an all-new design that was recently envisioned in some concept renders.
Additionally, multiple listening modes are to be expected. The latter will be enabled by a new noise cancelation feature that’ll be available as standard and adjusts depending on the settings of each listening mode. The package should be completed by water resistance, an improved audio chip, and an extended Bluetooth range.
Apple’s AirPods Pro introduction might take place at an event later this month. Early rumors suggest it could take place on Wednesday, October 30 but Apple is yet to send out media invites to the highly anticipated press conference.
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