Apple Reportedly Working on New AirPods Pro, AirPods 5, and H3 Chip

[mjs916]

Tangentially related but the lid on my new AirPods Pro 3 already feels loose. Neither my AirPods Pro or AirPods Pro 2 lids feel like this, they are both solid. It’s annoying because I tend to fidget with the lid a bit while walking or sitting at my desk. Hinge has play in multiple directions and creaks. Feels cheap. Everything else is great. Anyone else experience this?

A friend of mine pointed this out to me in his AirPods 2nd gen. My wife’s 2nd gen case has a little less play than his.

I didn’t have it as much on my 3rd gen case, but it was there. I haven’t used them in some time but I think it’s just the luck of the draw. It never caused issues for me and my wife would have complained if it affected her usage.

 

[Jdhommert]

This is a) nonsense, and b) not a story. Apple is always working on the next version of every product, and they aren’t gonna release a new version of AirPods Pro a year (or less!) after the 3s.

releasing a "better" version of the APP3s was rumored before the APP3s dropped

 

[klasma]

What does the H3 offer over the H2?

From the Bloomberg article (emphasis mine): “The company’s silicon group is working on an H3 chip designed for less lag time and better audio quality. ”

 

[mpetrides]

AirPods Max in the article image and not even mentioned in the article itself smh.

EDIT: oh… 2027 for the next version?! lord…

Well, having purchased a USB-C set of APM to replace my OG APM about 6 months ago, I can live without the temptation to fork over another $500+ this soon.

If my OG APM were not getting long in the tooth, gratis my naughty little dog, I would still be waiting to replace them. So, clearly, the USB-C APM are meeting my needs and probably will for several years.

An aside: It seems weird that I need to talk about a single APM headset in the plural (were not was, are not is). But the moniker is AirPod*S* Max. Yes, I understand that is for conformity with the earbud versions, but it is nonetheless bizarre nomenclature. :::: stepping off my grammarian soapbox now ::::🤣

 

[Unregistered 4U]

As Deputy Dawg might say, “That there’s some high grade prognosticationary there, boy!”

 

[Love-hate 🍏 relationship]

What does the H3 offer over the H2?

Better and faster ANC, better sound , possibly lossless , better battery . Perhaps new features

 

[whatnot]

Liquid Siri EarWax Pro beta is invite only.

 

[newyorksole]

Well, having purchased a USB-C set of APM to replace my OG APM about 6 months ago, I can live without the temptation to fork over another $500+ this soon.

If my OG APM were not getting long in the tooth, gratis my naughty little dog, I would still be waiting to replace them. So, clearly, the USB-C APM are meeting my needs and probably will for several years.

An aside: It seems weird that I need to talk about a single APM headset in the plural (were not was, are not is). But the moniker is AirPod*S* Max. Yes, I understand that is for conformity with the earbud versions, but it is nonetheless bizarre nomenclature. :::: stepping off my grammarian soapbox now ::::🤣

yeah the naming always gets me. I wanna say AirPOD Max but I guess AirPODS makes sense because there are two pods (left ear right ear). although yeah the in-ear AirPods are separate “pods” and not one whole piece like the APM.

I definitely am not clamoring either to spend another almost $600 but hopefully will get a couple hundred or so from the USB-C version

and ugh I still have to sell my originals…

 

[East India Company]

After trying and returning APP3's, I'm more convinced than ever that Apple needs to do:

AirPods Pro 4 Max
AirPods Pro 4 Min

Two sizes/shapes for the product itself.

Just out of curiosity, why did you return the APP3? I dislike the bigger case. I just bought them for my partner and will be a good upgrade from the APP1.

Edit: the hinge feels also slightly loose compared to my APP2.

 

[t0rqx]

Make sense selling refurbished products with the APP line. They did this with the Apple Watch Series 6 which was rebranded to 9. The 11 is just a rebranded 10.

 

[turbineseaplane]

Just out of curiosity, why did you return the APP3? I dislike the bigger case. I just bought them for my partner and will be a good upgrade from the APP1.

Edit: the hinge feels also slightly loose compared to my APP2.

Wrote about it here

https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/hows-the-fit-with-app3.2466584/page-4?post=34217010#post-34217010

 

[Icehawk]

Shhh. Don't tell anyone, but I also hear they're working on new versions of everything else they make. But you didn't hear that from me.

 

[BGPL]

I think the minute a new product is released, that team starts developing a roadmap for the next version, albeit it years down the road. There's no incentive for Apple to update AirPods Pro... with 3 just out, they easily have 2-3 years of life there before they need to spend money on an update. The only thing Apple updates annually like clockwork are the iPhone and watch, but the market requires they do this. In case anyone was considering holding off on the current gen airpods, don't wait for this news, it's not coming anytime soon.