Apple's AirPods could potentially transition to utilizing USB-C for charging, aligning with the anticipated change in the upcoming iPhones.
This shift was also covered by Bloomberg's Mark Gurman in his report about Apple's upcoming September event. Gurman indicated that Apple intends to unveil enhanced AirPods during the event.
These upcoming AirPods will feature a USB-C charging port to harmonize with the new iPhones. Currently, the AirPods Pro 2 employ the Lightning port for charging, a similarity to iPhones. However, iPhones are gradually transitioning towards adopting USB-C instead of the Lightning connector.
The AirPods 3, which have been on the market for around two years, might also receive an update to their charging case, transitioning to USB-C. This alteration might be seen as less pressing compared to the AirPods Pro 2, given the uncertainty surrounding potential updates to the earphones themselves. The report also raises the question of whether AirPods 2 will continue to be available.
Earlier reports from Gurman and other sources had hinted that the AirPods Pro might receive an updated charging case with USB-C later in the year. Clues about these new AirPods and the USB-C charging case were discovered within iOS 16.4 in March.
At this point, it remains unclear whether the upgraded AirPods will introduce any additional features beyond the USB-C charging case. More comprehensive details about these changes are anticipated to emerge in approximately two weeks.
In his Bloomberg report, Mark Gurman stated:
"In line with the new iPhones, Apple will unveil upgraded AirPods at the event, featuring a USB-C charging port."
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