The latest AirPods Pro 2 rumors are about that matter
It’s no secret that the anticipated AirPods Pro 2 Bluetooth earbuds will look almost the same as the current version, but, according to a new leak, the same cannot be said for the charging case.
Not only will it get relatively subtle design updates, but it will also get some impressive new audio features.
According to 52Audio, which appears to be outlining many details from Apple’s own internal, leaked documents, the AirPods Pro 2 will offer all the features of the current model but, as expected, add more health-related chops, increased heart rate and Including temperature sensor. The report doesn’t offer any new details about how these features might work, although it could be an updated H1 chip to support these and myriad other capabilities.
More interesting rumors revolve around audio enhancements in the case. That’s right, according to 52Audio, the AirPods Pro case gets a few microphones in the base — either side of the Lightning (or USB-C) port. The microphone can be designed to collect ambient sound and deliver it directly to the AirPods Pro 2 earbuds for a better hearing aid experience.
There are other interesting, though less ear- . AirPods can already do this.
There’s also a new cutout on the side of the case that looks like it’s been designed to support the introduction of the AirPods Pro case lanyard.
Most of these design changes align with previous leaks, though the latest rumors provide a bit more context as to how the AirPods Pro 2 could make use of these features.
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Obviously, these are all just rumours. Apple has yet to confirm the existence of the AirPods Pro 2, although it is highly likely that Apple will introduce an upgrade to this hugely popular audio product.
Not only do the AirPods Pros add hearing-aid capabilities but the case makes perfect sense. For Apple, wearables are natural health devices. Most of the major updates to the Apple Watch revolve around health and fitness monitoring and motivations.
We’d be shocked if the AirPods Pro 2 doesn’t include heartrate tracking, as the current model is already sweat-protected and meant to be a walking and workout companion.
Are we upset that we won’t get a facelift? Not really, especially not when the next generation can make such a big difference in the way we hear the world around us.
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