Apple plans to launch lower-cost AirPods later this yr, in accordance with Jeff Pu, an analyst who covers firms inside Apple’s provide chain.
In a analysis observe at present with funding agency Haitong Worldwide Securities, Pu mentioned a Foxconn subsidiary can be one of many suppliers of the lower-cost AirPods. Pu mentioned Foxconn will ramp up AirPods meeting at a manufacturing unit in India within the fourth quarter of 2024.
Bloomberg‘s Mark Gurman beforehand mentioned Apple plans to launch two fourth-generation AirPods fashions in September or October, together with entry-level and mid-tier fashions. He mentioned each fashions will function a brand new design with higher match, improved sound high quality, and an up to date charging case with a USB-C port, whereas the mid-tier mannequin will even function energetic noise cancellation and a speaker for Discover My location monitoring. It’s unclear if the lower-priced AirPods and the entry-level fourth-generation AirPods are the identical product, however it appears believable.
Pu additionally expects up to date AirPods Max to be launched within the fourth quarter of 2024. Gurman beforehand mentioned a USB-C charging port would be the solely new function for the over-ear headphones, and new shade choices are additionally a chance.
Well-liked Tales
High Tales: WWDC 2024 Introduced, New iPads Delayed, and Extra
Apple’s WWDC 2024 dates have been introduced, giving us timing for the revealing of the corporate’s subsequent spherical of main working system updates and sure another bulletins. This week additionally noticed some disappointing information on the iPad entrance, with replace timing for the iPad Professional and iPad Air pushed again from earlier rumors. We did hear some new tidbits about what is likely to be coming in iOS 18 and…
Apple to Launch New iPad Professional and iPad Air Fashions in Could
Apple will introduce new iPad Professional and iPad Air fashions in early Could, in accordance with Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. Gurman beforehand urged the brand new iPads would come out in March, after which April, however the timeline has been pushed again as soon as once more. Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel for extra movies. Apple is engaged on updates to each the iPad Professional and iPad Air fashions. The iPad Professional fashions will…
Criminals in Montreal Utilizing AirTags to Steal Autos
Thieves in Montreal, Canada have been utilizing Apple’s AirTags to facilitate automobile theft, in accordance with a report from Vermont information websites WCAX and NBC5 (through 9to5Mac). Cops in Burlington, Vermont have issued a warning about AirTags for drivers who not too long ago visited Canada. Two Burlington residents discovered Apple AirTags of their automobiles after getting back from journeys to Montreal, and these…
Google Reveals When to Count on RCS Assist on iPhone for Improved Texting With Android Customers
In November, Apple introduced that the iPhone would help the cross-platform messaging customary RCS (Wealthy Communication Companies) within the Messages app beginning “later” in 2024, and Google has now revealed a extra slender timeframe. In a since-deleted part of the revamped Google Messages internet web page, noticed by 9to5Google, Google mentioned that Apple can be adopting RCS on the iPhone within the “fall…
Apple’s Web site Lastly Has ‘Tech Specs’ Pages for Apple Watch Fashions
Apple this week added devoted “Tech Specs” pages to its web site for the Apple Watch Collection 9, Apple Watch Extremely 2, and second-generation Apple Watch SE. The pages supply a wide range of details about the most recent Apple Watch fashions, together with particulars about supplies and finishes, measurement and weight, {hardware}, connectivity, battery life, well being and wellness options, security options,…
