Ming Chi Kuo: Apple will launch AirPods with USB-C in 2023

Apple is planning to switch AirPods from Lightning to USB-C next year.

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said Chinese analyst Ming Chi Kuo (Ming-Chi Kuo). According to Kuo, we are not talking about new headphones. Apple will simply replace the port in the cases with the current line of AirPods.

I predict Apple will launch USB-C-capable charging cases for all AirPods models in 2023. However, the charging case of the new AirPods Pro 2 launched in 2H22 may still support Lightning.

— 郭明錤 (Ming-Chi Kuo) (@mingchikuo) August 9, 2022

By the way, the analyst also said that the new AirPods Pro, which should be shown in the fall, will still come with a Lightning port.

Recall, according to rumors, AirPods Pro 2 outwardly notwill differ from the current model. Headphones will receive a vacuum design with a leg. An updated H1 chip will be installed under the hood of the device. Thanks to him, the sound and the ANC system will improve. As for the case, it will be equipped with a speaker, a lanyard hole and a Find My search function. Headphones must support fast charging.

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