Apple plans to update AirPods Pro with a USB-C charging case - Bloomberg report
Summary
- Apple plans to upgrade the AirPods Pro with a USB-C charging case during the "Wonderlust" iPhone 15 event on Tuesday, September 12, according to Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman.
- Gurman anticipates that Apple will eventually add USB-C ports to all AirPods in its range, with the AirPods Pro being the first model to receive the updated charging case.
- New AirPods Pro features are expected to come with the release of iOS 17, but they will be software-based. Still, new hardware-based hearing aids are anticipated for the future line-up.
Heading Toward Universality
According to Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman, Apple is expected to upgrade its AirPods Pro with a USB-C charging case. This is expected to happen at the "Wonderlust" iPhone 15 event on Tuesday, September 12. However, there do not appear to be any further hardware changes anticipated for the earbuds.
The USB-C Era
Gurman reported that he believes Apple will eventually add USB-C ports to all AirPods in its lineup, kicking off with the AirPods Pro, which will likely be the first model to get the updated charging case. It was assumed that Apple would announce upgraded AirPods with a USB-C charging case along with the new iPhone 15 models. All of them are expected to transition from Lightning to USB-C, but it wasn't clear whether he was referring to the standard AirPods and/or the AirPods Pro.
More Than Just A Charging Case
Despite the hardware revolution, new features are still expected for the AirPods Pro, due to debut with the release of iOS 17. However, these will be software-based. Gurman added that he expects price cuts will eventually come to the cheaper AirPods models, as USB-C spreads to the rest of the lineup.
In Short
It's exciting to see how Apple plans the transition to USB-C for its entire range, starting with the AirPods Pro. However, it remains unclear how this will impact pricing and whether more hardware changes are in the pipeline. We can certainly look forward to seeing how these developments unfold in the near future and how they will affect the user experience.
