AirPods Pro 3 are almost here, with a launch at Apple’s September 9 event widely expected. Here’s every rumored new feature coming to AirPods Pro 3.
Next-generation H3 chip
AirPods Pro 3 will include a brand new H3 chip from Apple.
The H2 chip in AirPods Pro 2 has enabled Apple to regularly ship new AirPods features via firmware updates.
It’s expected that H3 will similarly bring ongoing improvements for years to come—plus some new audio capabilities at launch.
H2 is the reason AirPods Max (which only has the H1) misses out on so many features found in other AirPods models. In time, we could see a similar distinction between AirPods with the H3 and everything that came before it.
Upgraded noise cancellation
One rumored upgrade that H3 should enable is an enhanced Active Noise Cancellation feature.
Noise cancellation has long been my favorite AirPods Pro feature, and any improvement Apple can bring will earn an instant upgrade from me.
When Apple went from AirPods Pro 1 to 2, it improved ANC significantly—up to double the noise cancelling power. I’m eager to see what AirPods Pro 3 will offer.
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