New AirPods Pro may finally arrive in late 2022, replacing current model

Apple will release an updated version of AirPods Pro in the second half of 2022, and will likely discontinue its current model, according to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo.

The TF Securities analyst made the forecast in a tweet on Tuesday that focused on third-generation AirPods orders. Kuo said that because of a "failed product segmentation strategy," demand for AirPods 3 is "significantly lower" than AirPods 2.

To remedy that going forward, the analyst believes Apple will discontinue its current generation AirPods Pro after the release of second-generation AirPods Pro in the second half of 2022 to "avoid repeating the same mistake."

AirPods 3 orders for 2-3Q22 have been cut by 30%+. Due to the failed product segmentation strategy, demand for AirPods 3 is significantly weaker than for AirPods 2. AirPods Pro may get discontinued after Apple launches AirPods Pro 2 in 2H22 to avoid repeating the same mistake.
— (Ming-Chi Kuo) (@mingchikuo) April 5, 2022

The analyst added that AirPods 3 orders have been cut by about 30%.

Current rumors suggest that second-generation AirPods Pro could sport a new stemless design, support for lossless audio playback, and improved on-device intelligence, among other new features.

Additional rumors also hint that the new AirPods Pro could have more health features — such as heart rate sensors or accelerometers — and a new charging case that sports improved Find My capabilities.

Kuo's prediction that second-generation AirPods Pro will launch in the second half of 2022 line up with current rumors that the updated headphones will see a debut late in the year.

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dk49 284 comments · 9 Years

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luisirizarry63 8 comments · 6 Years

Hello Apple ߍnsider I have a question I have the AirPods Pro so what you are saying is that they will be replaced with the new AirPods Pro ok do I have to paid for a new order ?

Okay so my question was answer and to be honest the ones I have still work AirPods Pro I never had to replace them never did I had any problems since I purchased them and for that thank you very much Apple 🍎. I had read the blog to my understanding now there’s a issue with the iPods pro and now they taking about replacing them ok so since they are bien replaced why should we be charged for the new pair?

cdarlington1 25 comments · 12 Years

luisirizarry63 said:

Hello Apple 🍎 Insider I have a question I have the AirPods Pro so what you are saying is that they will be replaced with the new AirPods Pro ok do I have to paid for a new order ?

You will have to buy the new ones yes.

Appleish 714 comments · 8 Years

I love my AirPods Pro, but I have had to replace seven earpieces (due to the known issue) and one case (stopped charging) under warranty.

Here's hoping the new generation do better.

foregoneconclusion 2836 comments · 12 Years

I bought a pair of AirPods 3 relatively recently and have been impressed so far. They are MUCH better for use with ATV than either the 2nd gen AirPods or 1st gen AirPods Pro. Looking forward to 2nd gen AirPods Pro as well since there are definitely situations where I want noise cancelling along with the highly portable size.