Report: New AirPods, Apple noise-cancelling headphones pegged for 2019
Apple reportedly has big plans for its audio device lineup in 2019.
According to a new report from Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman and Debby Wu, the iPhone maker is working on an upgraded model of its AirPods earbuds, a new model of its HomePod speaker, and a new pair of over-the-ear noise-cancelling headphones, all of which could arrive next year.
Reports of new Apple audio gear have circulated for a few months now. A February report from Bloomberg said that Apple planned to release two new AirPods models, one with a stronger wireless chip and another with a water-resistant design.
The latest report corroborates that rumor but says the latter model will also feature noise cancellation. The report says the upgraded AirPods won’t be totally swim-proof and that Apple is working to improve their wireless range.
