Apple's over-ear headphones to be released this summer or fall: analyst

Apple's over-ear headphones to be released this summertime or fall: analyst

3rd-generation AirPods and 2nd-gen AirPods Pro are also on the fashion

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Apple tree'southward ofttimes-rumoured over-ear headphones will reportedly enter mass production at some point this summer, according to frequently-reliable Apple annotator Min-Chi Kuo, every bit starting time reported past 9to5Mac.

The tech behemothic's over-ear headphones are expected to feature a magnetic blueprint allowing for swappable parts, according to a recent written report from Bloomberg. There are also rumours Apple is working on 2 variations of the headphones, including one that features a leather design and another fitness-focused version featuring lighter, more breathable cloth.

Given the headphones are tipped to be entering product this summer, it's likely they will be released towards the end of the summer or possible in the fall. That said, similar to all of Apple tree's upcoming products, there is a possibility the release could be pushed back due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Apple already sells over-ear headphones through its Beats line, including the Beats Solo 3s and Beats Studio 3s.

Kuo also says Apple's 3rd-generation AirPods are looming on the horizon and that the wireless Bluetooth earbuds will enter production in the first half of 2021. Rumours point to the new version of Apple's AirPods adopting a similar design but that they'll likely feature improved sound quality and battery life. The often-reliable Apple analyst also states that the successor to Apple'south AirPods Pro will enter product in belatedly 2021 or early 2022.

The electric current AirPods Pro suffer from a racket-cancelling event that makes the feature far less effective following a contempo firmware update.

Finally, Kuo states that the often speculated most entry-level AirPods model — sometimes called the AirPods X or AirPods Low-cal — volition release in the second half of 2020. Dissimilar previous rumours, Kuo predicts these headphones are "more likely" a new Beats model than AirPods.

As far every bit Apple'due south earbud and headphone efforts go, the tech behemothic's over-ear headphones are by far the well-nigh exciting upcoming sound production rumoured to exist coming from the company. The customizable design sounds unique and could allow users to personalize the headphones in a meaningful fashion, both in terms of their pattern and condolement.

Source: 9to5Mac