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Is this what the third generation AirPods look like?

Milan Jovicic by Milan Jovicic
February 21, 2021 - 3:18 PM CET
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Rostov-on-Don, Russia - December 2019. Apple AirPods on a white background. Wireless headphones in a charging case close-up.

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We have already read several rumors that Apple plans to introduce the third generation of AirPods this year. Now, new images have surfaced that are supposed to show the new audio accessories.

If the rumor mill is to be believed, Apple is planning to introduce the AirPods 3 and the second generation of the AirPods Pro this year. Now there is more information. The image shared by 52audio shows both the AirPods and the charging case for the alleged third generation of the wireless earbuds. 52audio has already shared images in the past that are supposed to show various parts of the third generation of the AirPods. It was only in November that an X-ray image was provided that was supposed to reveal the hardware. But shortly after that it turned out to be a fake. The image shared today, however, is consistent with what we know so far about the third generation AirPods. Bloomberg has reported that the new buds will adopt the design of the AirPods Pro by having a shorter stem and silicone ear tips. However, they will not have active noise cancellation.

Third generation AirPods: launch in March?

52audio states that the new AirPods have a pressure relief system. This technology is already used in the AirPods Pro. The system is designed to equalize the pressure in the ear so that the AirPods do not become uncomfortable even after prolonged use.

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If the picture is real, the charging case will be less rectangular than the case that comes with the AirPods Pro. It could therefore be more like the original case. In terms of controls, claimedthat the new model will have the same touch surface that is already used in the Pro version. When Apple will present the AirPods 3 remains unclear. Current rumors suggest a market launch in the first half of the year. The second generation of the white earbuds was presented in March 2019 via press release. So the next month could be exciting. (Photo by Eremin / Bigstockphoto)

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Milan founded Apfelpatient in 2016 and has been responsible for all editorial content since 2018 — news, rumors, guides, and product reviews. Apple devices here are not test units on loan for two weeks but everyday tools: from the iPhone through MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, and iMac to the Apple Vision Pro, at least one device from nearly every product category is in daily use, many of them replaced annually. Every menu path in a guide is verified on the device before it is published.

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