Apple said to begin production of two new AirPods models

AirPods (3rd generation)
Apple suppliers are gearing up for the biggest AirPods launch to date as they’re nearing the start of production for the next AirPods line.
Mark Gurman for Bloomberg News:
‎

[I]t could be a record-setting run. The company is planning to produce 20 million to 25 million units of the earbuds, an increase over prior new models. Production will formally kick off in May at GoerTek Inc. and Luxshare Precision Industry Co., setting the stage for a release around September or October… [T]he new AirPods are a renewed push into the lower end of the market.
The new models will replace the second- and third-generation AirPods. The updated versions are codenamed B768(E) and B768(M), with the E representing “entry” and the M standing for “mid-tier.” Both will have a new design, improved fit and charging cases with USB-C, but the mid-tier version will get active noise cancellation and Find My speakers in the case, making it easier to locate the product if it gets lost…
Apple is also planning some serious AirPods-related software upgrades as part of the iOS 18 rollout this fall. One feature in development includes a hearing aid mode for the AirPods Pro. The company is also working on a hearing-test feature for AirPods.

Support MacDailyNews at no extra cost to you by using this link to shop at Amazon.
‎
MacDailyNews Note: Gurman also reports that A new version of the AirPods Pro is coming as soon as next year.
‎
Please help support MacDailyNews. Click or tap here to support our independent tech blog. Thank you!
Support MacDailyNews at no extra cost to you by using this link to shop at Amazon.
The post Apple said to begin production of two new AirPods models appeared first on MacDailyNews.