Apple AirPods had a quiet yr in 2023, however this yr, issues could also be heating up, in accordance with analyst Jeff Pu (per MacRumors.)

Pu claims that Apple is planning on releasing cheaper AirPods later this yr, which aligns with earlier reporting by Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, a dependable Apple prognosticator.

Count on cheaper Apple AirPods in 2024

To be extra particular, Gurman stated final month that Apple is engaged on a pair of fourth-generation AirPods fashions to be launched within the second half of this yr. One can be an entry-level mannequin and the opposite can be a “mid-tier” variant. Count on higher sound, a redesigned match, and a USB-C charging case for each fashions. Gurman additionally steered the mid-tier model would get lively noice cancelation, one thing the bottom AirPods have badly wanted for years.

Oh, and apparently we’ll get a brand new AirPods Max mannequin by the top of the yr, too. Nevertheless, Gurman has stated that you must actually solely anticipate a USB-C port and new colours from that one. Let’s cross our fingers for a lower cost level, too.

Apple AirPods Max
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Apple’s earbuds line is in determined want of a shakeup. Your present choices embrace the $130 AirPods 2 that launched in 2019 and the $180 AirPods 3 from 2022, each of which may theoretically get replaced by the 2 new fashions. It will be nice if Apple may discover a option to make these lackluster older fashions out of date whereas additionally dropping the costs a bit on the newer ones.

Apple AirPods with USB-C
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All of it is a nice reminder that the $200 Beats Match Professional may really be the most effective wi-fi earbuds Apple makes.