Apple plans to release two new AirPods models this year

This year Apple plans to release two new models as part of a redesign of its AirPods series. Tech experts claim that the tech giant intends to release new versions of the AirPods (2nd generation) and AirPods (3rd generation) in place of the current models. It is anticipated that the first model will be an entry-level choice.

The purported arrival of the next version should also result in the price of the third-generation AirPods (open ear model) being dropped from its current price of Rs. 20,900 in India. It has been said that Apple will launch two new AirPods (4th Generation) models this year. Customers can expect to see two new AirPods models being launched this year. The first one will be an entry-level model which will replace the second-generation AirPods 2, while the other will replace the AirPods (3rd Generation) model which was launched in 2021.

Apple will reportedly retain the AirPods Pro (2nd Generation) which will continue to remain the top-tier ANC offering and currently is the only model with Apple's H2 chip, which enables support for features like Adaptive Audio, better active noise cancellation (ANC) and a Transparency mode among on the wireless headset.

It has been pointed out that both of the new TWS models will sport the same design. The only difference between them will be ANC, where the entry-level model will lack the feature while the mid-tier model will be equipped with the feature. It is currently unclear whether Apple will continue to use the open back design for its upcoming devices, if the more expensive version is to offer support for ANC.

The third-generation AirPods Pro which will replace the currently available AirPods Pro (2nd Generation) is likely to get an update at a later date. While no details about this update have been mentioned, we can speculate that some Apple Intelligence features might show up on Apple's top-tier ANC earphones, which could allow it to compete with Google's Pixel Buds Pro 2 TWS headset that is equipped with Google's Tensor A1 chip.

Another update to the new buds would involve Apple's transition to a USB Type-C port. While the AirPods (2nd Generation) and AirPods (3rd Generation) models still use Apple's proprietary Lightning ports, Apple's AirPods Pro (2nd Generation) was updated with a modern USB Type-C port, which is also expected to arrive on the new AirPods 4 models, in compliance with regulations in various regions, including the EU. It is currently unclear whether the 4th generation AirPods models will support MagSafe charging .