Apple recently rolled out the iOS 16.4 release candidate for developers, which includes references to the new AirPods with model number A3048 and a new AirPods case with model designation A2968. According to renowned analyst Ming Chi-Kuo, these are likely the USB-C version of AirPods Pro 2 launched last year with a Lightning port, and their mass shipments are expected between 2Q23 and 3Q23.
AirPods Pro 2 was launched last year with Lightning port
Kuo didn’t divulge anything else about the USB-C version of the AirPods Pro 2, and it’s unclear if these will just be the AirPods Pro 2 coming in a USB-C charging case or if there will be other hardware changes.
Apple is also expected to launch the iPhone 15 range this year with a USB-C port instead of the Lightning port, and Kuo says Apple currently has no plans for USB-C versions of the AirPods 2 and 3, meaning AirPods Pro likely 2 to be Apple’s first TWS earphones to switch from the Lightning port to USB-C.
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