The MacRumors Show: AirPods Pro 3 and What's Coming Next

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On this week's episode of The MacRumors Show, we discuss the AirPods Pro 3 and the future of the AirPods lineup as a whole.

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Apple introduced the AirPods Pro 3 in September, featuring a more refined design, improved active noise cancelation (ANC), enhanced sound quality, foam ear tips in five sizes, and heart rate monitoring for workouts. After using the AirPods Pro 3 for two months, we talk through our experience with the noticeably different fit, improved ANC, and more.

We also discuss the reports from some users who are experiencing an ongoing static issue with the AirPods Pro 3. Apple does seem to be replacing affected units for customers who are bothered by the noise, which appears to be audible when ANC is active but no sound is playing. Other users have been hearing a high-pitched whine when on airplanes, which could be related to pressure. Not all AirPods Pro 3 units are experiencing the issue, but it sounds like Apple is investigating.

Looking to the future, another version of the AirPods Pro 3 are expected to launch next year featuring infrared cameras for gesture controls and improved Vision Pro integration. This model is likely to be a more premium offering available alongside the current model at a higher price point.

Apple is believed to be working on a next-generation H3 chip for future AirPods models. The AirPods 5 are in development, with two models just like the current version.

The AirPods Max 2 are also in the works, touting a lighter design and likely a newer chip with features that are now noticeably absent from the device such as adaptive transparency and Siri commands. They are reportedly due to enter mass production in 2027 at the earliest.

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[StephanD88]

It probably doesn’t happen to everyone’s AirPods Pro 3’s. I’m a flight attendant and use them all the time during rest above the cabin on long flights and haven’t heard screeching so far.

What I do hear sometimes is this short ‘whistling’ sound at the moment you put them in your ears on the plane, as the pressure difference is regulated instantly. But that doesn’t have anything to with the AirPods Pro 3’s themselves. Had it with the Pro 2’s as well.

 

[cote32mt]

I’m sorry, but I feel like this whole video could have been digested to less than five minutes.

 

[JoeSilver]

OK. AP3 have been in my Apple store bag for a month now. But after watching this video I think I will remove them and stay with my AirPods 4 ANC, which work perfectly fine.
It's not much the possibility of the screeching which puts me off (I could easily replace them as far as I understand), but the fact that a ProPro (SuperPro ? Pro² ?) version could be released the next year. I find a bit silly the idea of two tiers for a Pro model.

 

[VisionProRocks]

Another awesome product from Tim and crew. Can't wait to see what's next!

 

[Jeeve Stubbs]

Personally, I think Apple offers too many earphones: AirPods Max, AirPods Pro, AirPods, Beats Studio Pro, Powerbeats Pro, Beats Solo, Beats Solo Buds, Powerbeats Fit, Beats Flex, EarPods… Few customers understand the differences well enough to make an informed choice. It's high time Apple did a clean-up.