I hope they sound much more like the Pros, just without the other features. The Airpods sound like they have since they launched with the iPhone 7, and even then it wasn't that much better than the Earpods before them, you can do a lot better for the cost now. But the Pros do sound legit good.
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Third-Generation AirPods Still Rumored to Be on Track for 2021 Launch
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Please NO silicon eartips!
The third-generation AirPods are still on track to be launched before the end of this year, despite their lack of appearance during the iPhone 13 and Apple Watch Series 7 event earlier last month, according to DigiTimes.
Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo reported the weekend before Apple's September 14 "California streaming" event that the third-generation AirPods would make an appearance during the fully digital event. While that did not happen, the new AirPods are rumored to already be in mass production, and Apple is seemingly gearing up to launch them before the end of the year.
The new AirPods will be the first significant update to the AirPods lineup since the AirPods Pro three years ago. The new AirPods are expected to feature an updated design that takes inspiration from the higher-end AirPods Pro but lacking in "Pro" features. Rumors are unclear on whether the new AirPods will feature silicone ear tips or not, as leaked images and renders depict both possibilities.
Apple announced its AirPods Pro via a press release in 2019, and besides their initial announcement on stage in 2016, AirPods have not yet been given dedicated airtime during an Apple event. Apple could announce the new third-generation AirPods via a press release in the coming weeks, or alternatively include them in its rumored second event for the fall, expected to take place later this month or in November.
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I'm hoping these would be a good replacement for my 1st gen AirPods. If not I think i might be able to hold out for the 2nd gen Pro's but right now I only get an hour of music out of mine and if I use them on a phone call they get don't last more than 20-30 min.
My launch day Airpods 2 still have good battery life, but the mics don't work very well anymore, i bought the Airpod-Pros but absolutely hated the tips in my ear, caused discomfort and always eventually popped out on there own, even with aftermarket tips. The one thing i think are going to be a possible deal breaker for the Airpod 3 are the removable of the tap controls, the stem controls on the Airpod-Pros were def a step backwards compared to the tap, would be awesome if they offered both stem and tap controls!
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