- Apple is reportedly planning its biggest AirPods launch yet.
- Two new models are expected with some major upgrades.
- The new AirPods models will cater to entry and mid-tier segments.
Apple has been rumoured to release new AirPods this year, and it could be the biggest launch for the AirPods to date, according to a new report. The iPhone maker is reportedly planning to produce around 25 million units of the upcoming new AirPods. Two AirPods models are expected to debut and here are all the details.
Biggest AirPods launch expected in 2024
- Apple is reportedly planning the biggest AirPods launch to date with around 20 million to 25 million units, according to a report by Bloomberg. Production for the new units is said to start in May this year.
- The new AirPods models are codenamed B768(E) and B768(M) and will succeed the second-gen and third-gen models. Here, the ‘E’ stands for “entry” and ‘M’ stands for “mid-tier” suggesting both will be priced differently.
- The report adds that the upcoming AirPods will come with a new design, a more comfortable fit, and USB-C cases.
- The mid-tier AirPods model will be more expensive, and feature active noise cancellation along with Find My speakers. This is the first in the non-Pro series of AirPods. The non-Pro AirPods will also be getting an update after more than two years.
This year, only the regular AirPods lineup will get upgrades. The Pro lineup is slated to get a new version next year. A more interesting product is also in the works, and this one will be equipped with “low-resolution cameras that can scan the environment around a user.” This particular pair of AirPods will launch a few years down the line.
In addition to new AirPods, Apple is also reportedly planning dedicated software upgrades that will arrive with iOS 18. These features include a hearing aid mode, and a hearing-test for AirPods.
There’s no launch timeline confirmed yet but we might see the new AirPods later this year alongside the iPhone 16 series.
