Apple Introduces Updated AirPods Pro and EarPods With USB-C and More

[MacRumors]

In addition to the iPhone 15 models getting a USB-C port, Apple today announced that the second-generation AirPods Pro are now available to order with a USB-C charging case for $249, and the wired EarPods now come in a USB-C version as well.

The updated second-generation AirPods Pro ship with a USB-C charging case, but the case is not sold separately at this time on Apple's online store. Additionally, the updated second-generation AirPods Pro include improved IP54-rated dust resistance for the earbuds and case, and will support lossless audio when connected to the Apple Vision Pro headset launching in early 2024. No other changes were announced.

Apple said the updated second-generation AirPods Pro will begin arriving to customers and launch in stores on Friday, September 22.

Apple continues to sell EarPods with a Lightning connector and with a 3.5mm headphone jack.

Article Link: Apple Introduces Updated AirPods Pro and EarPods With USB-C and More

 

[_Spinn_]

USB C should be very nice!

 

[thejadedmonkey]

Any word on the regular Airpods?

 

[huge_apple_fangirl]

Awesome!

 

[Mizouse]

are we able to buy just the case itself since I already have APP2?

 

[marzbarz]

Such a stupid change. Keeping lightning would have been better. Delusional.

 

[Apple Knowledge Navigator]

Such a stupid change. Keeping lightning would have been better. Delusional.

Why? The new iPhones feature USB-C charging cables; and most AirPod users will own an iPhone.
MacBooks and iPads are now charged via USB-C.

 

[efktd]

Now, I'm gonna need to buy several lightning to USB-C dongles.
/s

 

[huge_apple_fangirl]

Such a stupid change. Keeping lightning would have been better. Delusional.

First of all, having one cable for Mac, iPad, iPhone, AirPods is waaay better.
Second of all, it wasn't Apple's choice. The EU forced their hand

 

[TKSX]

Why? The new iPhones feature USB-C charging cables; and most AirPod users will own an iPhone.
MacBooks and iPads are now charged via USB-C.

Should have been done when they release the AP Pro 2 and make the lightning case an option for people who "wants" it.

 

[fwmireault]

are we able to buy just the case itself since I already have APP2?

It appears that Apple doesn't sell a standalone case

 

[Apple Knowledge Navigator]

Should have been done when they release the AP Pro 2 and make the lightning case an option for people who "wants" it.

People who "want" it? No-ones going to want it. And if you really do plan on sticking with Lightning for the foreseeable future, use an adaptor.

 

[AndyDiamond]

Aside from standardizing Apple products with USB-C, this is reasonably pointless since the Air Post Pro 2 charge super fast anyway.

 

[Apple Knowledge Navigator]

Aside from standardizing Apple products with USB-C, this is reasonably pointless since the Air Post Pro 2 charge super fast anyway.

If it doesn't cost the customer more money, how is it pointless? It's literally a straight swap of connector.

 

[tothemoonsands]

Any word on the regular Airpods?

Website is updated, and only the Pros got the USB-C treatment. Super unfortunate since I hate the rubber fittings of the Pros. No reason they couldn’t update both simultaneously.

 

[BreuerEditor]

I’m curious how much the case will be. $89 like the Lightning version!

 

[marzbarz]

First of all, having one cable for Mac, iPad, iPhone, AirPods is waaay better.
Second of all, it wasn't Apple's choice. The EU forced their hand

Then remove Apple Watch wireless charging and include a USB-C port.

And also remove the MagSafe port from MacBook.

Using your logic...

 

[chfilm]

I can’t seem to find JUST the case??

 

[huge_apple_fangirl]

Then remove Apple Watch wireless charging and include a USB-C port.

And also remove the MagSafe port from MacBook.

Using your logic...

Apple Watch has always used wireless charging but I think they should switch it to Qi standard.
You can still charge via USB-C on a MacBook, MagSafe is another option.

 

[AndyDiamond]

If it doesn't cost the customer more money, how is it pointless? It's literally a straight swap of connector.

Well, if you already have APP2 it will...

 

[Apple Knowledge Navigator]

Well, if you already have APP2 it will...

If you already had APP2, then why would you buy it again?

 

[toshgiles]

It appears that Apple doesn't sell a standalone case

The article says, "and it will be sold separately."

 

[fwmireault]

The article says, "and it will be sold separately."

I know, but the online Apple Store is up now and there is no standalone AirPods Pro case. So except if it's coming at a later date, it seems like there is a mistake in the article

 

[marzbarz]

Apple Watch has always used wireless charging but I think they should switch it to Qi standard.
You can still charge via USB-C on a MacBook, MagSafe is another option.

Then the logic of one cable for many devices doesn't really apply since you're still advocating for multiple different ports.

 

[jhonney1324]

it wont be ther now it says will be sold not now