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Taiwanese media DigiTimes reported that AirPods (3rd generation) are expected to be announced together at the iPhone 13 series (rumors of iPhone 12s and iPhone 12S) announcement event to be held in September 2021.
Will it be announced on the same day as the iPhone 13 series?
Regarding AirPods (3rd generation), which has been rumored for a long time but has not been announced, as information obtained by DigiTimes from the people concerned, “Some parts for AirPods (3rd generation) have already been shipped, mass production will start from August 2021. Will be done. “
Similar information was given by Nikkei Asia.
Since AirPods (3rd generation) are expected to be announced soon after mass production starts, it seems likely that AirPods (3rd generation) will also be announced at the rumored iPhone 13 series announcement event held in September 2021. is.
DigiTimes also reported that the production of AirPods (3rd generation) will increase from the third quarter (July to September) to the fourth quarter (October to December) of 2021, so the order after the announcement It is thought that the production will be increased in order to respond to the above.
Will it be designed like an AirPods Pro?
It is rumored that the AirPods (3rd generation) will be designed like the AirPods Pro by changing the battery from a pin type to a button type.
AirPods Pro is expected to evolve into AirPods Pro (2nd generation) in 2022 and be changed to a stemless design like the Sony WF-1000XM4.
Source: DigiTimes via MacRumors
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