Apple AirPods 3 could launch today — and be more expensive than AirPods 2

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Apple'south AirPods three look set to exist showcased during today's (September 14) Apple outcome, and the newest iteration of Apple's wireless earbuds are being tipped to launch at a more expensive toll bespeak than its predecessor.

The news comes from reliable Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo (byway of 9to5Mac) who claims that Apple tree will finally show off its first new version of the earbuds since March 2019 during its September product issue. The buds are expected to proceed sale during or immediately following the event's conclusion, and so eager owners likely won't have long to wait before existence able to snap up a pair.

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Kuo notes that Apple will keep the AirPods 2 in its audio lineup and thus the newer AirPods will exist more expensive than their predecessors, which currently cost $159 with a standard charging case or $249 with a wireless charging case.

There is also the possibility that the AirPods 2 will be given an official price drop, which would allow the AirPods 3 to adopt the AirPods ii electric current price point. Though, Kuo is keeping his cards close to his breast on this thing and hasn't commented on which scenario is more probable.

The AirPods three are expected to feature a new design heavily inspired by the AirPods Pro. Based on several leaked images, the refreshed earbuds will have shorter stems, although it appears they will exist sticking with the open up design instead of adopting swappable tips like the AirPods Pro offer.

Active noise cancellation isn't expected to be an included feature either. This makes some sense every bit Apple tree will nonetheless want a reason for iOS owners to upgrade to the more premium AirPods Pro and AirPods Max. Don't exist surprised if sweat and h2o resistance are kept equally sectional features for the AirPods Pro likewise.

Kuo too doesn't await the AirPods Pro ii to be showcased at the September Apple tree event, although they are being widely tipped to launch adjacent year. The most significant product expected to be shown off at the event is the iPhone 13, only the Apple Watch 7 could too characteristic among other surprises.

The annual fall Apple tree event volition accept place today (Tuesday, September 14) at 1 p.m. ET and volition be live-streamed on various platforms. Go on to locked to Tom's Guide for complete coverage of the unabridged consequence.

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