Apple Plans AirPods Overhaul With New Low- and High-End Models, USB-C Headphones
- Company readies updates to entry-level, Pro and Max models
- After initial skepticism, AirPods are now a critical category
The changes will include a revamped version of Apple’s entry-level AirPods in 2024 and a new Pro model the following year.
Photographer: Hollie Adams/BloombergApple Inc. is planning an end-to-end overhaul of its AirPods lineup, refreshing a product category that’s emerged as one of the company’s biggest sellers.
The changes will include a revamped version of Apple’s entry-level AirPods in 2024 and a new Pro model the following year, according to people familiar with the plan. The company is updating the products’ earbud design, the look of the cases and audio quality. A new version of the AirPods Max headphones are coming in 2024 as well, said the people, who asked not to be identified because the information is private.