Apple may launch USB-C AirPods Pro case with iPhone 15 this fall

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Apple might release a USB-C case for the AirPods Pro. Bloomberg's Mark Gurman has new details on what to expect from Apple's AirPods Pro this year and beyond. In his latest Power On newsletter, he claims that Apple will release a USB-C case for AirPods Pro along with the iPhone 15 lineup, which is also rumoured to ditch the Lightning port for USB-C.

This would align with a report from Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo in March, who said that a second-generation AirPods Pro with a USB-C charging case would arrive later this year. However, Kuo was unsure if there would be any other hardware changes for AirPods Pro in 2023, and Gurman seems to agree.

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Apple refines AirPods Pro with 2nd-gen model

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Apple has finally released a refresh for its AirPods Pro model alongside the launch of its other new devices. It equips the Apple AirPods Pro with a new H2 processor, which it claims cancels "up to twice as much" noise as its predecessor. The new chip also brings a better Adaptive Transparency mode to these Pro buds. These also get new a new low-distortion audio driver and custom amplifier for "richer bass" and crystal-clear sound across a wider range of frequencies." Spatial Audio should also be a better experience here.

The Apple AirPods Pro also introduces touch controls on the earbuds, allowing for volume control on the stems. Battery life gets a bit of a boost with up to six hours on a single charge with active noise cancellation enabled and up to 30 hours of total listening time.

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Next AirPods Pro tipped to get lossless audio support

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Whether wireless earbuds are ready for lossless audio support or not, Apple might be the first to try something out, at least according to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. Apple will reportedly launch the second-generation AirPods Pro with Apple Lossless (ALAC) audio support. But it isn't known if it'll support other lossless formats. It isn't clear how Apple will implement this, but Engadget speculates they might develop an aptX Lossless-style codec to make wireless ALAC possible. The launch is expected sometime in the fall, so plans might change.

Kuo said the AirPods Pro would also get a "new form factor design" and that it might get an AirTag-like feature for the charging case, allowing you to locate the missing accessory. 

Apple to delay Find My Network support for AirPods to later this fall

Apple is ready to roll out iOS 15, but one feature that won't be available is the Find My Network support for the AirPods Pro and AirPods Max. The company didn't share the reason behind the delay. It joins other iOS features that won't be available at launch, including SharePlay, Legacy Contacts, and being able to add a driver's license or state ID to the Wallet app.

With the AirPods supporting Find My Network, it would be easier to locate your missing earbuds as it uses a nearby iPhone, iPad, or Mac to relay an approximate location of your earbuds securely and privately back to you.

Source: MacRumors