Apple might quickly launch a USB-C model of the second-generation AirPods Professional. That is in accordance Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuowho believes the corporate may begin delivery the headset with a USB-C case within the second and third quarters of this yr.
Apparently, this does not apply to Apple’s normal AirPods fashions, as Kuo notes that the corporate “presently seems to haven’t any plans for USB-C variations of the AirPods 2 and three.” Kuo hinted on the change in response to a tweet from Twitter user @aaronp613who noticed references to a brand new AirPods mannequin quantity (A3048) together with a brand new AirPods case mannequin quantity (A29680) in iOS 16.four.
Apple launched its second-generation AirPods Professional final September, which include a Lightning port and compatibility with MagSafe, Qi and Apple Watch chargers. The corporate additionally launched a couple of different new options with the case, together with a speaker that makes a noise when it locates them with the Discover Me app, in addition to a built-in loop the place you’ll be able to connect a lanyard.