Leak: Third-gen Apple AirPods could adopt the Pro’s design, new case

• A new leak suggests the Apple AirPods 3 may adopt some stylings from the Pro version.
• This includes silicone ear tips and a shorter stalk with touch-sensitive controls.

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The standard Apple AirPods are due a refresh, and a new image claims to shed some light on likely design changes. Uncovered by 52audio (via MacRumors), the images allege that the Apple AirPods 3 will adopt a more AirPods Pro design.

This reportedly includes a shorter stem and silicone ear tips. Notably, these features had been initially reported by Bloomberg back in October 2020. See the leaked renders of the case and buds below.

While they may adopt their Pro sibling’s stylings, the Apple AirPods 3 apparently won’t feature active noise cancellation. This might not be as bad a loss though, as the silicone tips should offer more isolation than the open design of the current AirPods 2.

Additional features are said to include a pressure-equalizing system that should negate earaches, a touch-sensitive section on the stalk for controls, and a redesigned charging case.

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These leaked images and features have yet to be corroborated, and it’s important to note that 52audio has had hits and misses before. As MacRumors discovered, an alleged leaked X-ray of the AirPods 3 was found to be a tampered shot of the AirPods Pro case. Knowing this, we’d take these leaks with a pinch of salt.

It’s unclear when the third-generation AirPods will make their bow, but there are rumors that next month may play host to an Apple event of some kind.

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