Apple leaker Ming-Chi Kuo said that the new AirPods 3 would be released on the same day as the iPhone 13 series. Because Apple won’t be discontinuing the AirPods 2, the price will certainly rise. Apple’s “California Streaming” event is a day away. These are the next generation of Apple’s AirPods.
Apple is going to offer the AirPods 3 at a greater price than the AirPods 2. While the precise price will be known once it is official, Kuo offers two guesses. The AirPods 3 may cost more than the AirPods 2 ($199 for AirPods 2 with wireless charging case). AirPods 2 may be reduced in price to $159, and AirPods 3 may be launched at $159 as well Despite the upcoming introduction of the upgraded AirPods 3 tomorrow, Kuo’s predictions are based on the fact that AirPods 2 manufacturing continues.
The AirPods 3 may have a new design that resembles the existing AirPods Pro, as well as shorter stems. Apple’s Active Noise Cancellation technology is expected to be limited to the AirPods Pro and AirPods Max. However, with the introduction of iOS 15, head-tracking Spatial Audio will be enabled with AirPods 3. Kuo also expects Apple’s wireless earbud sales to grow 10-15% YoY in the first quarter of 2022.
