Apple plots 2021 AirPods Pro refresh — report

It looks as if refreshed AirPods Pros may arrive next year, with Digitimes reporting that Apple will launch next-generation versions of these devices next year.

Designed in California, made in Vietnam

At least some AirPods models will be made by Inventec Applicances in Vietnam, with Luxshare and GoerTek also making these devices.

News of a 2021 launch follows predictions from Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo who has said we should expect new generations of AirPods Pro then.

We don’t really know what to expect from these new AirPods.

There has been speculation of light sensors, more sophisticated gesture controllers and health monitoring features for things like cadence, head movement and heart rate. The next-generation AirPods are also likely to include more complex processors, required to support new sensors and control features.

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