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With a Potential Hardware Announcement Coming Tomorrow, Speculation Focuses on AirPods Studio

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Last week, MacRumors shared details on an Apple internal memo informing Apple Authorized Service Providers about potential AppleCare-related changes planned for Tuesday, December 8, which hints at a new product release on that day.

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A mockup of what the AirPods Studio headphones might look like​

Since then, there's been speculation about what product Apple could be announcing, and today, there are hints that Apple could perhaps be planning to unveil the long-awaited over-ear high-end "AirPods Studio" headphones.

The AppleTrack website claims to have "exclusive" information from "multiple sources familiar with the matter" that Apple will be launching the AirPods Studio tomorrow morning. AppleTrack doesn't have an established track record for rumors as of yet and it is not clear if the information is accurate.

Bloomberg's Mark Gurman today also reminded users about an October article he wrote that said "Apple is still planning to announce high-end, noise-canceling over-ear headphones," which perhaps suggests an upcoming launch. Leaker L0vetodream said earlier in November that Apple is planning to launch an unspecified "Christmas surprise" that's "good for winter" in December, but he did not clarify what product he was talking about.

An icon found in the iOS 14.3 beta features a design that resembles how the AirPods Studio headphones have been described, and that's also perhaps a hint that Apple is gearing up for a launch. There's still no clear evidence that AirPods Studio are coming before the end of the year, however, and Apple could also hold them until 2021.

Rumors suggested Apple would release the AirPods Studio earlier in the year, but the fall 2020 production date was allegedly pushed back because of problems with the headband, which some testers found to be too tight.

It's possible that Apple has been able to overcome the issues that delayed the launch of the AirPods Studio, and the headphones could be ready for release. The AirPods Studio are expected to feature Active Noise Cancellation functionality, removable ear cups, a retro-style design, and more, with details available in our AirPods Studio roundup.

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that mockup is just so bad.

I'm sorry to the artist for saying these harsh words. I'm sure you were given the details and had to come up with the look as best as you could, but it's just a typical 90's headphone look and I'd be very surprised if Apple released something that looked like this.
 
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It’s possible they announce more than one thing tomorrow of course. I see people saying “I bet it’s this instead” but it could be two things. I believe Apple press releases have been for multiple products before at times.
 
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It will be very interesting to see how that name “studio” plays into the product. Obviously sound quality wise these should be great but I’m very curious about latency... In an era where the headphone jack is getting removed from products left and right I’m very eager to see Apple come up with a viable solution for those who want to use wireless headphones in... a studio setting. Latency has been the main holdback for those wanting to use wireless headphones for music production. If Apple has some way to work past those limits (at least when using GarageBand or Logic), they may have a real winner.

Definitely looking forward to this.
 
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farewelwilliams said:
that mockup is just so bad.

I'm sorry to the artist for saying these harsh words. I'm sure you were given the details and had to come up with the look as best as you could, but it's just a typical 90's headphone look and I'd be very surprised if Apple released something that looked like this.
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For reals... if it looks like that no thanks, I'll stick with my Beats. UGH!
 
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There’s no way it’s AirPods Studio.

Christmas is around the corner!

Every 2020 Christmas tech buyer’s guide has been out for 2+ weeks now so those boats have been missed.

I think it’s a regular HomePod update that includes Thread. Maybe an updated Apple TV, but for what?
 
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I find it hard to believe they would introduce an all-new product (and probably an expensive one at that) like AirPods Studio with just a press release.

I still think they'll introduce Fitness+ and extend the three-month giveaway beyond the Apple Watch to other Apple products if purchased by the end of the year.
 
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easy4lif said:
My moneys on Apple TV. AirPod studio would require announcement before ever just going live. A simple “here it is” isn’t Apple

an updated Apple TV with little more then a soc update, that’s a “here it is” apple announcement.
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I hope so.


Not gonna happen though, releasing some headphones nobody asked for is exactly what I expect from Apple these days.
 
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easy4lif said:
My moneys on Apple TV. AirPod studio would require announcement before ever just going live. A simple “here it is” isn’t Apple

an updated Apple TV with little more then a soc update, that’s a “here it is” apple announcement.
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Apple only did a press release for the AirPods Pro's and to me that was a big upgrade on both design and function.
So who knows.... I think it might be a new Apple TV?
 
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odHbo said:
There’s no way it’s AirPods Studio.

Christmas is around the corner!

Every 2020 Christmas tech buyer’s guide has been out for 2+ weeks now so those boats have been missed.

I think it’s a regular HomePod update that includes Thread. Maybe an updated Apple TV, but for what?
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You must be forgetting the original AirPods we’re released right before Christmas in 2016. And they were the hottest gift instantly
 
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