AirPods Pro News

It comes as the European Union looks to mandate USB-C charging on new smartphones, tablets, and headphones released in the region in late 2024. Gurman believes that in order to comply with the rules Apple might bring USB-C to the next-gen AirPods, AirPods Pro, and AirPods by 2024.

Users can download the new beta firmware from Apple`s Developer Center and install it on their AirPods by pairing them with an iPhone. It`s also worth mentioning that this update is meant for developers and may contain bugs that could hamper the user experience. It has version number 5A377 and comes with bug fixes and "other improvements."

The AirPods Pro 2 will have the same design as the first AirPods Pro. The earbuds will have silicone ear tips and will be attached to a stem. Apple may have switched the Pro model to a skin-detect sensor, similar to the AirPods 3.

With Lost Mode, iPhone customers who misplace their AirPods will now be able to leave a message and contact phone number. The interface used in Find Nearby is similar to the layout of AirTag, with a large "target" dot that decreases in size when a user gets closer to AirPods. Instead of AirTag's green dot, AirPods features a blue graphic.

It is also expected to have touch controls like the Pro model. It will also offer similar five hours of continuous audio playback as what we got from the second-generation AirPods. The new AirPods will also have the Spatial Audio feature.