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TechAudioHeadphonesEarbudsApple’s own code hints at Beats Studio Buds+ and brand new AirPodsThe latest beta of iOS contains some big hints about Apple’s next true wireless earbudsWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
The latest beta of iOS contains some big hints about Apple’s next true wireless earbuds
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Not allAppleleaks come from outside the company. Sometimes they’re in Apple’s own software, which seems to have confirmed the existence of two new sets of thebest true wireless earbuds: theBeats Studio Buds, and theApple AirPods.
According toMacRumors, the release candidate ofiOS16.4 – the nearly-final version of the code that’s designed to iron out the last few bugs before the update its released – contains references to a newAirPodsmodel and a new AirPods case too.
Not only that, but there’s a reference to an improved version of the Beats Studio Buds too.
Lots of Apple devices have leaked this way before – the always-on display of theiPhone 14 Prowas leaked via code in the first iOS 16 beta – so it looks like these products aren’t just the imaginings of someone on Twitter hungry for clicks.
So what is Tim Cook cooking?
What to expect from Apple’s next Beats and AirPods
The new Buds+ are expected to have improved Active Noise Cancellation and Transparency Mode.
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As for the mysterious new AirPods, there’s basically no information about what they might be: while the code details a new model number, there haven’t been any solid rumours of AirPods upgrades and a new version isn’t widely expected: the AirPods (3rd Gen) were only launched in October 2021.
One possible explanation is that rather than a brand new model of AirPods, the code could refer to a slightly changed version of one of Apple’s current AirPods models – perhapsAirPods Pro 2with USB-C rather than Lightning in the charging case to comply with EU charger regulations. The same regulations are driving theiPhone 15’s migration to USB-Ctoo.
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