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- October 26, 2020
- 4 minutes read
Apple Working On New AirPods: Report
Photo credit: Apple Apple is working on two new AirPods models; a third-generation entry-level version and the second version of…
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Apple is working on two new AirPods models; a third-generation entry-level version and the second version of the AirPods Pro earbuds, according to a report [paywalled] by Bloomberg. The entry-level AirPods as it name suggests is one that’ll likely be cheaper compared to other AirPods but will assumedly not have higher-end features like others.
Apple is working to make a new AirPods Pro that’ll be more compact by getting rid of the short stem that currently sticks out of the bottom, Bloomberg reports. The design in testing is said to be that of a round shape that’ll better stick to users’ ears without the need of a supporting handle, a design that’s currently adopted by the competing Samsung Galaxy Buds.
Apple is said to be considering launching the new AirPods in the first half of next year.
Apple has seen huge success from the AirPods since it launched the product in 2016. Although the company doesn’t disclose revenue figures solely for the AirPods, it’s estimated that it made $12 billion from them in the whole of last year. Officially, the “Wearables, Home and Accessories” division which the AirPods falls under brought in $24.5 billion in revenue for Apple in the whole of 2019.
It’s such that the AirPods success has attracted a sizeable number of rival products including higher-end ones from companies like Samsung as well as more affordable options from companies like Xiaomi.
