A series of leaks hint at some interesting changes that could be on the horizon for Apple’s second generation AirPods Pro.
The leaks, which were sent to audio information news site52 Audio, suggest that the upcoming AirPods 2 could look almost exactly like the current model and the AirPods 3. The stem is still there, but the case features a USB-C charging port instead of Lightning. This runs contrary to an earlier prediction rumor of the earbuds sticking with Lightning charging.
According to the leaks, Apple will use an updated H1 chip for the AirPods Pro 2. This chip will provide an upgraded SiP packaging system and self-adaptive noise cancellation. It should also better performance and improved power consumption.
It’s also been thought that the upcoming AirPods Pro could feature health sensors. One set of sensors would detect the wearer’s heart rate from within the ear. The sensor may also support temperature detection, but 52Audio says this remains unconfirmed.
It’s also thought that the units will fully support Apple’s Find My Functionality, which would allow users to find missing earbuds or their case within the Fine My app. The case may even include a speaker, allowing it to play a sound when misplaced.
It’s also thought that the AirPods Pro 2 could function as a hearing aid. Sound could supposedly be collected through the charging case and then transmitted to the earbuds. From there, the AirPods Pro would and plays back the sound to help people with hearing loss better hear sound around them.
52 Audio has a somewhat mixed track record in terms of pinning down rumors that came true, but this leads to some interesting potential features for people hoping for something interesting from the AirPods 2.
Stay tuned for additional details as they become available.
Via The Mac Observer and 52 Audio