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The rumors surrounding new third-generation AirPods have been documented for quite some time, and now there is a new report that covers the launch date.
The rumors that Apple is working on the AirPods 3 are not new. While many analysts are predicting a launch in early 2021, the well-known leaker Jon Prosser predicted May 2020. He was wrong, as we know. Now the Taiwanese company has news site DigiTimes has commented on the subject. According to this, DigiTimes also claims to have heard that Apple plans to present the third generation of its popular earbuds in the first half of 2021. However, nothing was mentioned regarding the features. But what exactly can we expect? The well-known Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo believes he knows the answer. Apple is planning a fundamental ChangeAccording to this, the AirPods 3 will use SiP technology.
AirPods 3: What innovations can we expect?
This means that they will have a more complex system-in-package chip solution inside, which is already used in the AirPods Pro. Unlike SMT technology, SiP systems generally allow manufacturers to fit more components in a smaller space. In the case of the AirPods Pro, the SiP design houses the H1 chip designed by Apple, which processes audio, Siri commands, noise cancellation functions and more. Now this same technology is also to be used in the normal AirPods. What exactly this means for users, however, remains unclear. It is suspected that Apple wants to align the third generation of the plugs with the Pro version. Accordingly, they could adopt a similar design but appear without the in-ear component. It cannot be ruled out that more advanced functions will be integrated - according to Kuo. So the whole thing remains exciting. AirPods Pro on special offer at Amazon – now available for 205 euros. (Photo by Masarik / Bigstockphoto)
