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TheAirPods Pro 2have now been out for a fairly long time.

They were first introduced in 2022, replacing the originalAirPods Pro, and the USB-C version debuted in 2023.

AirPods Pro 2 in hand

Heres everything we know about the AirPods 3 so far.

TheApple Glowtime eventin September unveiled theAirPods 4(with and without ANC).

This year, there are a couple of different points that we might see new AirPods.

Apple AirPods Pro 2 in hand of reviewer

The leakerKosutami posted on Xthat theyd be launching alongside a new AirTag in either May or June.

That would fit in perfectly with the WWDC date weve now been given.

Bloomberg Apple reporter Mark Gurman has been a little more vague.

AirPods Pro 2

The mosthe has said is that they are many months away"in February.

The AirPods Pro launched at $250, and then the AirPods Pro 2 cost the same.

They are the most expensive in-ears that Apple produces, more than both theAirPods 4models.

AirPods Pro 2

Since the AirPods Pro 2 have launched, the competition has raised the price of their ANC buds.

TheSony WF-1000XM5launched at $299, as did theBose QuietComfort Ultra earbuds.

There could also be new ways to interact with the AirPods Pro 3 case.

AirPods Pro 2

Personally, I dont see much use in a touchscreen on my buds case.

Gurman has also reported thatApple is working on AirPods with cameras.

And they might offer a way to control Apple’s rumored smart glasses.

A Powerbeats Pro 2 (2025) photo taken by Tom’s Guide.

But it’s not likely that he’s talking about the AirPods 3.

One rumor also suggests that thecontrols on the AirPods Pro 3might change.

Instead of capacitive controls, they might be operable when youre wearing gloves.

Apple AirPods Pro 2 with charging case placed on a table outside

With every release of the AirPods Pro, Apple has packed a new chip inside.

That could come with a number of different benefits.

One of the biggest is improved ANC.

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Generation) sizing attachments

Sony and Bose have both launched competitors with superior noise-blocking capabilities among thebest noise-canceling earbuds.

Battery life is something that the H3 chip will likely improve, with greater power efficiency.

Id like to see the AirPods Pro 3 improve the sound quality, with more dynamism and great range.

Apple AirPods Pro 2 Wireless…

That would make them better than both the Sony and the Bose alternatives.

Id also really like to see the connectivity between non-Apple devices improve.

Some form of improved support would be very welcome.

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Stay tuned to this page for the latest rumors and leaks around the AirPods Pro 3.

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