AirPods Pro 3 Coming Soon With Smaller Case and Capacitive Button

[MacRumors]

The AirPods Pro 3 will feature a slightly smaller charging case and a capacitive pairing button, according to the leaker known as Majin Bu.

Citing discussions with a prominent accessory manufacturer, the leaker says that the charging case of the AirPods Pro 3 could be slightly smaller than that of the current model, but will otherwise will be "almost identical" with no major changes. Other reports similarly indicate that the charging case may be marginally smaller.

The rear pairing button is to be removed and replaced with a capacitive button on the front of the case, just like the AirPods 4. As a result, accessory makers no longer need to make allowances for the physical rear pairing button. Additional functionality for the new capacitive button, such as playback controls, is also possible. The lanyard loop continues to be present.

Majin By says that the launch of the AirPods Pro 3 is imminent, with announcement likely at Apple's September "Awe Dropping" event. Bloomberg's Mark Gurman recently reiterated that the AirPods Pro 3 are still expected to launch this year.

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[Kylo83]

Is that it, I want better sound quality and lossless support

 

[Kylo83]

The leaks said the next AirPods Pro would be a major re design, but this is the new apple, only minor changes

 

[abatabia]

I have had so many charging issues and power drain issues with my gen 2 case, which led to two warranty replacements, that I am hesitant to drop $250 on another pair.

 

[Apple.Fanatic]

The Apple we all know now. All the major redesigns and new features being rumored are just clickbait. Apple's innovations these days are what was written in this article of "almost identical".

 

[metalsiren]

I have had so many charging issues and power drain issues with my gen 2 case, which led to two warranty replacements, that I am hesitant to drop $250 on another pair.

god I hope they are still 250, I have a bad feeling of price increase.

 

[WarmWinterHat]

Kinda annoying having a capacitance button if you keep your AirPods in a case, like I do. The case scratches if you give it the stink-eye from across the room, and if you drop it, the lid pops and they go flying..

Bought a case with a physical latch on it and am much happier.

 

[hugogogo2003]

I have had so many charging issues and power drain issues with my gen 2 case, which led to two warranty replacements, that I am hesitant to drop $250 on another pair.

Never heard this from anyone I know and never had any issues with the AirPods Pro I've owned. Either you got very unlucky or you dropped them way too often.

 

[hugogogo2003]

The case's size is perfect as it is to me, I would prefer an improved battery and keep the same size.

 

[daemondust]

Minor change to the case dimensions just feels like a way to obsolete existing cases.

 

[Ralfi]

Hope the sound quality is noticibly better than my OG APP 🙏

 

[t0rqx]

Introducing the original ANC performance of the Airpods Pro 2 and claiming it is 100% better than...AirPods Pro 2 after silently downgrading it with non user interacted firmware downgrades.

 

[t0rqx]

Minor change to the case dimensions just feels like a way to obsolete existing cases.

Shaving off 3mm is $0.03 ct savings X 30 million users...

 

[BelgianChoklit]

I don't get why AirPods can't be locked to your Apple account the way that an iPhone is so that you can disable them when lost or stolen. Imagine buying 550€ AirPods Max, someone could very easily steal them while wearing and there goes your hard earned money. When it comes to the earbuds, just lock the case with the Apple account so that a simple reset won't unlock them.

If only they could change that, and also keep improving audio.

 

[MrRom92]

I bought APP as a convenience, used them like once. They just sit there, I don’t even plug them in to charge. They are so bad in every conceivable sense

 

[brightonguy]

Am I reading it wrong or is it really that AirPods Pro 3 is going to be identical to Pro 2? Or is it just the case it is referring to? If so, why is Apple even upgrading AirPods Pro now? Or are they silently downgrading the ANC capabilities of Pro 2 so that they make Pro 3 sound better than Pro 2?

 

[Logan VII]

I want to hear from the Btesters about the «auto translation» and what languages will it work with.

 

[StrollerEd]

Looking forward to assessing whether & when to upgrade from 1st Gen AAP. Hope the UK price is not too high.

 

[ab2c4]

My first gen APP are still working after 5+ years, but reading how the 2nd gen APP don't hold up as well I'm unsure what brand I will buy next when my current pair eventually dies. I kinda of feel like maybe I should exclusively go back to wired earbuds which I still use regularly with my phone.

 

[thejadedmonkey]

So with buttons, it'll basically be one of these but worse since it requires a paired device to function?

 

[Student of Life]

I have had so many charging issues and power drain issues with my gen 2 case, which led to two warranty replacements, that I am hesitant to drop $250 on another pair.

You dont have to buy them day one. Just wait and they will drop in price. Remember the holidays are around the corner, i can easily see them on sale for 199 or less. Personally i wait for the Costco sales which included AppleCare.

 

[easy4lif]

Looking forward to these. Already got my $$$ saved up for these.

Gave my female friend my AirPods Pro 2 since her original pros were near death, loves all the new features.

 

[LoveToMacRumors]

I have had so many charging issues and power drain issues with my gen 2 case, which led to two warranty replacements, that I am hesitant to drop $250 on another pair.

with apple care or the regular 1-year warranty

 

[sunapple]

I bought APP as a convenience, used them like once. They just sit there, I don’t even plug them in to charge. They are so bad in every conceivable sense

What is the point of criticising something without providing any arguments.

 

[Lounge vibes 05]

I don't get why AirPods can't be locked to your Apple account the way that an iPhone is so that you can disable them when lost or stolen. Imagine buying 550€ AirPods Max, someone could very easily steal them while wearing and there goes your hard earned money. When it comes to the earbuds, just lock the case with the Apple account so that a simple reset won't unlock them.

If only they could change that, and also keep improving audio.

On the other hand, there is absolutely no personal data collected with your AirPods, and they are cheap enough that I feel like this would just lead to an exponential increase in AirPods related e-waste.
Yeah, it’s quite annoying that if someone steals your AirPods, they can start using them immediately just fine.
But on the other hand, it means that if anyone who is not too familiar with technology just wants to sell AirPods that they aren’t using, no matter how old they are, the new user can immediately start using them no problem.
If we start locking them to Apple IDs, like we do the iPhone already, so many people who tried to buy ones that are locked or even just find old ones that they may have purchased themselves locked to old accounts will end up just thrown away because they don’t feel like dealing with the hassle.