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Apple Reportedly Working on 'AirPod Pro Lite' Earphones
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Judging by how many people care more about the money than they do about the ANC, it makes complete sense to me that Apple would consider offering a cheaper version of the the same Pro design but without the ANC.
The name is probably just a guess.
Airpods Pro (In ear design) Lite (No ANC, and consequently cheaper)
The name is probably just a guess.
Airpods Pro (In ear design) Lite (No ANC, and consequently cheaper)
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Humoring the idea that this rumor is real:
Unless these supposed AirPods Pro Lite is a replacement to the AirPods 2, then I think Apple would be clearly over-saturating their offerings in this category. I think AirPods 2 offer a different function to the AirPods Pro, being as they are more convenient, so I don't think -- and would hope not -- that Apple would retire the normal AirPods design.
Unless these supposed AirPods Pro Lite is a replacement to the AirPods 2, then I think Apple would be clearly over-saturating their offerings in this category. I think AirPods 2 offer a different function to the AirPods Pro, being as they are more convenient, so I don't think -- and would hope not -- that Apple would retire the normal AirPods design.
The only thing from this I could see is the iPads not coming out until October - or so. Since they will have some iPhone 12 features and probably a 5g version, I don’t see them coming out next month.
I was even wondering why no mention of iMac in the title. I almost scrolled by until I noticed it in the body. I’m more interested in hearing about that than the AirPods.
But, I guess it is a sign of the times.. especially when AirPods (or wearables?) are generating more revenue for Apple than Macs.
Would be awesome if the Lite version was more of a bud without those awful legs sticking out. The latest airpods are such a huge improvement with not falling out anymore and the noise cancellation but I can't stand the design and the way they stick out.
That sounds right but the sound quality would probably be the same or lower if its a light version and maybe they eliminate regular air pods or lower the pricing on them.
Here’s my thoughts for a possible lineup: Regular AirPods (only one model) for $130, AirPods Pro Lite (no noise canceling) for $180 and AirPods Pro for $250.
The original design is a mature product so I could see them lowering the cost and making them more of the lost-cost entry into the product lineup. The "Lite” would be for people that don’t care about the ANC but prefer the in-ear design of the AirPods Pro. I’m pretty sure there would be a HUGE market for these.
The original design is a mature product so I could see them lowering the cost and making them more of the lost-cost entry into the product lineup. The "Lite” would be for people that don’t care about the ANC but prefer the in-ear design of the AirPods Pro. I’m pretty sure there would be a HUGE market for these.
I could see the same thing, but imagine the pricing would more likely be something like $150, $200, $250.
I'll wait for the Pro Max Lite you know the $399 cheaper version of the $499 Pro Max. I don't think we need a new pair of earbuds every year but I guess Apple knows best
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Very possible. We all see how Apple tries not to lower prices. I’m curious what the return rate is for the regular AirPods from people unhappy with the one-size-fits-all design, and if more people report a better (or worse) experience with the in-ear design of the Pros. That’s going to determine where the product line goes.
This is exactly what I want too, especially over the ears.
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lol RIGHT?
I think these things look so stupid. Cool concept but look dumb.
I wish Iphones still had aux port instead of making wireless earpods. It really feels like a money grab. Like hey we changed this product so you HAVE to buy our new earbuds. They look so stupid, theyre overpriced and they really dont do anything special. Googles Babel earbuds are really cool, they translate real time in a multitude of languages.
Thinking the same damn thing. Pro should mean top tier (which is also subjective, but I digress). By tacking on Lite, it diminishes the Pro name entirely. So dumb.
I completely agree. They're probably calling it Pro Lite as a code name (or as a name thought up by the leaker) simply because its physical design is based on the pro design. I very much doubt apple will be calling it a pro lite. And naming plans are the least reliable part of most of these rumors.
I also feel the next version of standard airpods would greatly benefit from such a design change, which without the advanced electronics, would very likely be priced just as the standard airpods are today. IMHO its exactly what apple SHOULD be doing
Tim continues the SKU-fest carnival of cash
Hopefully they do not go away from the generation one and two style though.
Some of us really don’t like in ear feeling/experience.
Hopefully they do not go away from the generation one and two style though.
Some of us really don’t like in ear feeling/experience.
Hopefully this ill named rumor will simply be Apple reducing the entire product line price to maintain it's dominate position in this space. This is a historical problem for Apple as they tend to avoid product discounts to maintain premium status. The problem is I don't see many more key updates to this line and they didn't take the opportunity to reduce the price of the AirPods when the Pro's came out. So maybe you remove the wireless charging and reduce prices to $199?
Unless Apple has something amazing up it's sleeve it has one more good year of sales on this product and then it will start to fall off if it can't figure out a way to move price points closer to $99 and $199 with discounts into the 79 and 169 ranges. IMHO.
Unless Apple has something amazing up it's sleeve it has one more good year of sales on this product and then it will start to fall off if it can't figure out a way to move price points closer to $99 and $199 with discounts into the 79 and 169 ranges. IMHO.
