The first rumors about the AirPods Pro 2 were documented shortly after the official launch of the first Pro version. Now there are more details.
In a letter to investors, renowned Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo predicts the devices will launch in the fourth calendar quarter of 2022. This is the most concrete forecast yet. The first forecast was for 2022, subsequent ones for the second half of 2022, and the most recent one now points to the fourth calendar quarter of 2022. Kuo declined to comment this time, but speculated that "the main chip could be significantly improved." The AirPods Pro will also reportedly feature a new design that includes updated motion trackers for better fitness applications.
AirPods Pro 2: Possibly in two sizes?
This redesign reportedly includes a completely new interior unit and possibly two different sizes. In his note on Wednesday, Kuo suspects that Luxshare-ICT will be a major supplier for the product Kuo has previously claimed that the AirPods and the Beats platforms as a whole across a wide price range are important to Apple's future growth. Kuo explains:
The AirPods are more expensive, but are aimed at Apple device users and aim to provide innovation and eco-experience to increase value. Beats are more affordable, are aimed at Apple and non-Apple device users and increase sales or market share.
Whether the analyst will be right once again remains to be seen. (Photo by Eremin / Bigstockphoto)
