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Apple launched the first true wireless earphones with active noise reduction, AirPods Pro 2, in 2019, and it is rumored that this year will usher in a second-generation successor model. (The picture is taken from Apple’s official website, the picture shows the first generation of AirPods Pro)
Apple will hold a new product launch conference in September. In addition to the new generation of the new iPhone 14 series, the AirPods Pro noise-cancelling true wireless earphones, which have been in existence for three years, are rumored to launch a second-generation successor model, which is quite possible. high.
It is reported that in addition to being expected to be equipped with a new generation of H2 (tentatively called) chips, the AirPods Pro 2 generation will be upgraded in terms of earphone charging box, earphone specification configuration and support functions.
As for the short-grip shape of the appearance of the headset, it is rumored that it will remain unchanged. But there is also a school of thought that the AirPods Pro 2 may also abandon the existing grip and use a bean-shaped design similar to the Samsung Galaxy Buds.
In the end, what new highlights will Apple’s AirPods Pro 2 launch this year bring? Combining foreign media MacRumors and Japanese media AppBank on relevant revelations, analyst speculation and market rumors, the three key points are as follows:
1. Chip upgrade, enhanced noise reduction and more delicate sound quality
Equipped with a new enhanced version of the H1 chip (or H2), it will bring more excellent active noise reduction performance to the AirPods Pro 2 generation, and improve the overall sound quality playback performance, which will present more detailed layers.
2. Support lossless sound quality
Currently available AirPods headset series, including: AirPods Pro , third-generation AirPods and AirPods Max, are limited by the Bluetooth specification and do not support lossless audio. In view of the fact that “lossless sound quality” has become the main trend of major streaming music platforms in recent years, for example, Apple Music launched a “lossless sound quality” listening service in June last year.
In addition, the Bluetooth SIG recently announced a new generation of Bluetooth specification LE Audio, which uses Bluetooth low energy as the audio transmission channel and supports the LC3 encoding format, which will officially enter the market in the second half of this year.
The outside world estimates that the AirPods Pro, which will debut this year, is expected to support the function of lossless sound quality, which is regarded as the most high-profile upgrade highlight.
3. Small revision of the charging box
The earphone charging case for the AirPods Pro 2nd generation is included. In order to allow users to retrieve the lost earphones through the Find My App, a set of speakers will be added at the bottom of the charging to make sounds in the lost mode.As for the charging port, it may abandon the traditional Lightning and use the USB-C port instead in response to the new EU regulations that will hit the road in 2023.
In addition, in terms of health, the AirPods Pro 2 generation has been previously reported, and it may even introduce heart rate and body temperature detection functions. However, this rumor has been questioned by Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman and analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, arguing that Apple is still focusing on the listening upgrade experience brought about by “sound quality improvement” as the main appeal of the AirPods Pro 2 generation.
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