[RUMOR] Apple AirPods Pro 2 Gets USB-C Charging Case, Kuo Claims

Joseph Henry, Tech Times 24 March 2023, 02:03 pm

Apple might be on the move to launch the second-gen AirPods Pro with a USB-C charging case, a prominent tipster claims.

According to Ming-Chi Kuo, the iPhone maker will make this feature available to this particular model, but not in other versions of this smart wearable.

If the rumors are true about these earbuds, we might see it coming later this year.

Apple AirPods Pro 2 Rumored to Have USB-C Charging Case

[RUMOR] Apple AirPods Pro 2 is Getting USB-C Charging Case, Kuo Claims

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Apple tech leaker Ming-Chi Kuo claims that the Cupertino giant will release an AirPods Pro with a USB-C charging case.

As industry insider Kuo claims, Apple is set to release a special edition of AirPods Pro 2 a few months from now. The pair of earbuds will allegedly boast the first USB-C charging case.

Apple Insider reports that Apple hints on the upcoming earbuds with a model number A3048. According to the product code, it might have the latest iOS 16.4 version. Another code which points to the AirPods case (A2968) is also mentioned in the report.

For Kuo, the iPhone maker will most likely initiate the shipments for the USB C-equipped AirPods Pro 2 by Q2 or Q3 of 2023.

I think this is likely the USB-C version of the AirPods Pro 2, with mass shipments expected in 2Q23-3Q23. By the way, Apple currently appears to have no plans for USB-C versions of the AirPods 2 & 3.

我覺得這應該是AirPods Pro… https://t.co/aWKJvGh1lW
— 郭明錤 (Ming-Chi Kuo) (@mingchikuo) March 24, 2023

Although he believes that this will all happen in one year, he says that Apple has not yet shared its plans to bring the same feature for AirPods 3.

Macrumors writes that up to this day, the AirPods Pro 2 rumor remains as rumor since it's still unclear if the USB-C case will be sold separately from the earbuds.

Currently, the AirPods Pro that are available has a charging case that can alert the user at times when a case is missing or misplaced.

The same case also comes with a UI chip which supports Find My app. Additionally, you can also use it along with an Apple Watch Charger.

It's possible that we could get the same features with the USB-C charging case. However, it will take some time before we know what it's capable of since Kuo's statements remain as rumors until no confirmation from Apple is publicized.

Improved AirPods Pro 2 Appears on New YouTube Ad

Apple touts on YouTube that the second-gen AirPods Pro will come with an enhanced active-noise canceling (ANC) feature soon.

The company uploads the "Quiet the noise" ad which promotes a more effective ANC feature than the previous models.

Why is Apple Shifting to USB-C Charging Port

As Tech Times reported in December 2022, Apple will be forced to use the USB-C port for device charging due to the new legislation about the Common Charger Law.

Under this new rule, all smartphones and other gadgets are mandated to utilize a universal port for charging. The European Union (EU) said that the new implementation will take effect on December 28, 2024.

Before Apple officially switches from Lightning to USB-C charging port, it may buy some time for the iPhone 16 which will allegedly arrive in September 2024. This way, they can see beforehand what devices will transition to USB-C cable.