Apple’s AirPods Pro are pretty good, but they have a rather annoying trait that reminds me every time I need to charge my earbuds. The case features Apple’s own Lightning port instead of the almost ubiquitous USB-C port.
That could change pretty quickly.according to analysts Ming-Chi Kuo(opens in new tab)Apple plans to launch new versions of AirPods Pro with USB-C ports in Q2 or Q3 of 2023.
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Kuo was replying to a tweet from a Twitter user @aaronp613(opens in new tab)a developer who found references to the new AirPods model in Apple’s iOS 16.4 software is more proof that the new AirPods Pro could be coming soon.
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Kuo also said Apple “doesn’t seem to have any plans” to launch a USB-C version of its “regular” AirPods, which also come with a Lightning port.
AirPods were originally launched in 2016, and Apple updated them twice in 2019 and 2021. It makes sense to launch a new version this year. In fact, it’s even better than the fairly recently upgraded AirPods Pro. The AirPods Pro were originally launched in 2019, with an improved version coming in 2022. It’s unclear if Apple plans to add more features to the updated version, or if just the USB-C port will be new.
