AirPods Pro 3 just launched in September, but rumors indicate Apple has a new, high-end variant coming next year with IR cameras and a premium price. Here’s why I’m all for a more expensive AirPods Pro model.
Higher-end AirPods Pro 3 could launch next year for nearly $299
AirPods Pro have been one of my all-time favorite Apple products since the original model launched in 2019.
And for the six years of the product’s life, Apple has priced AirPods Pro at $249.
But next year, it sounds like that’s finally changing.
Per leaker Instant Digital, Apple plans to expand its AirPods Pro lineup from one model to two in 2026.
The current AirPods Pro 3 will still be available at $249, but Apple plans to also launch a higher-end AirPods Pro 3 model with infrared cameras to enable AI features.
The leaker says this new model is expected to be priced at or over $280. Personally, I could see them being priced as high as $299.
And while higher prices alone are nothing to celebrate, I am excited by this report because it means Apple aims to make one of my favorite products even more powerful than ever.
Making one of Apple’s best products even more powerful
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