Apple AirPods Pro 2 release date, price, features and news

• Apple AirPods Pro 2 release date
• Apple AirPods Pro 2 price
• Apple AirPods Pro 2 design
• Apple AirPods Pro 2 features
• Apple AirPods Pro 2 battery life

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Apple AirPods Pro 2 release date

• H1 2021 (rumored) or Q4 2021 - Q1 2022 (rumored)

Rumors haven’t been unanimous of the possible release date of the AirPods Pro 2, and we’re seeing contradicting information. As of now, a Bloomberg report focuses on an H1 of 2021 possible release time frame, while renown industry analyst Ming-Chi Kuo states that a more likely scenario is a later, Q4 2021 release for the AirPods Pro 2.

LeaksApplePro corroborates Kuo’s estimation on Twitter. The leaker claims the AirPods Pro 2’s likely release date is indeed in the fourth quarter of 2021 or early 2022. For now, these are the two scenarios: either Apple announces and releases the AirPods Pro 2 soon, or we will see them near the end of the year. Once we have more information, we will make sure to update this article, so stay tuned!

Apple AirPods Pro 2 price

• Around $250 (expected)

The original AirPods Pro launched at $249, while Apple offers the entry-level AirPods for less, aiming to cover the budget-friendly and the premium earbuds’ markets.

Apple AirPods Pro 2 design

There have been some rumors that claim the AirPods Pro 2 will come in a more compact design. The design department is one area that we currently have a lot of speculations and rumors, some of them inspired by several Apple patent applications.

First off, we have a Bloomberg report stating that this time, Apple will go for something different than usual: a design reminiscent of the Galaxy Buds. Samsung's earbuds sport quite a compact look. Samsung even has a model, the Samsung Galaxy Buds Live, that sports a bean-shaped form. According to Bloomberg, Apple may try to remove the stem that sticks out of each earbud with the next iteration of the AirPods Pro. However, recent rumors state that Apple may not be able to do that given the fact the stem houses the chip for the earbuds, and noise cancellations.

Then, we have a Twitter leak from Mr.White stating the AirPods Pro 2 will come in two different sizes. Keep in mind that rumors from this account have to be taken with a grain of salt as of now: the leaker hasn’t been correct all the time. We have to wait and see if this will come out as true.

Other rumors also state Apple may go for a more compact design, but in what way exactly remains to be seen. Patents state that the earpods may come with some form of MagSafe support, but more on that later.

Apple AirPods Pro 2 features

As TomsGuide rightfully reports, most rumors and leaks we hear these days concern the AirPods third-gen or the third iteration of the entry-level AirPods. However, a lot of the rumored features that the AirPods 3 may sport could end up in the AirPods Pro 2 as well, especially considering the Pros are a more premium earbuds variant that shouldn't lack entry-level features.

Improved noise cancellation and advanced Transparency mode on the AirPods Pro 2

Firstly, we have rumors about an improved ANC (Active Noise Cancellation) on the AirPods Pro 2. The exact way it will be improved remains a mystery as of now. The AirPods Pro 2 are expected to feature a more advanced Transparency mode as well, that could reportedly warn you of incoming hazards by lowering or cutting the sound. Although this is a rumor for the entry-level AirPods 3, it is reasonable to expect such a useful feature to be present on the AirPods Pro 2 as well.

The AirPods Pro 2 might also come with third-party app support and possibly bone conduction technology. The latter has only been seen in a patent application by Apple and may or may not come to the AirPods Pro 2. Bone conduction technology basically would allow the earbuds to send signals through the bones of your skull, without necessarily transmitting the music via air (for example, when you swim, air transmission is useless, but with bone conduction, you could still listen to music underwater).

Other features that are rumored to make an appearance on the AirPods Pro 2 are compatibility with AirTags (Apple’s rumored answer to Tile and Galaxy SmartTag), automatic switching, Dolby Atmos support.

AirPods Pro 2 ambient light sensors, in-air gestures, MagSafe support

These three possible AirPods Pro 2 features are expected mostly based on patents filed by Apple. Of course, as with any patent, a filing in itself is no guarantee of a confirmed feature, so take these with a grain of salt.

AirPods Pro 2 battery life

The current AirPods Pro battery life is rated at 4.5 hours of playback on one charge, which Samsung’s Galaxy Buds Pro beat by half an hour. With the case on, the AirPods Pro can go up to 24 hours.
Now, tipster LeaksApplePro has stated in his Twitter post that the AirPods Pro 2 will have an improved battery life; however, the tipster did not offer any details. Its quite possible that the AirPods Pro 2 will have pretty much the same battery life as their predecessor, depending on the feature set that Apple has decided to go for. After all, keeping ANC on is known to reduce battery life on wireless earbuds, and depending on how much it will be “improved” it may affect the battery life. Other features may affect battery life as well.

When new leaks come up, we will make sure to include them here, so feel free to bookmark this page if you’re interested in the Apple AirPods Pro 2.

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