Apple may not bring next-generation AirPods with iPhone 17 series: Report
Apple may not launch the next-generation AirPods Pro until 2026, according to a new report by Jeff Pu, an analyst at GF Securities in Hong Kong. This update seems to contradict previous reports that suggested a much earlier launch, possibly in late 2025. Earlier this year, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman claimed that Apple was preparing to launch new AirPods with heart rate tracking 'in a few months'. While he did not reveal a launch month, but the report pointed to a late 2025 release. Code hints of AirPods Pro 3 were also found in the iOS 26 beta by MacRumors contributor Steve Moser, adding to speculation.
However, analyst Ming-Chi Kuo now claims that major AirPods updates may not arrive until 2026, when models with infrared (IR) cameras are expected to begin mass production. It remains unclear if Kuo was referring to the standard AirPods or the Pro version. If true, it means that the next-generation AirPods may not launch alongside iPhone 17 series.
Jeff Pu's product roadmap shows Apple focusing on other devices in 2025. He expects the Apple Watch Series 11 and Apple Watch Ultra 3 to launch later this year. He also predicts Apple will release a new HomePad tablet, though no date was given.
Past trends point to iPhone event launch of AirPods
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Having said that Apple usually announces big AirPods upgrades alongside new iPhones, often during its September events. For example, the AirPods Pro 2 launched in September 2022, and if the Pro 3 arrives in 2026, it would mark a four-year gap between generations.
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are expected to bring big improvements like better active noise cancellation along with new health features like heart rate tracking. These features are similar to what Apple recently added to the new Powerbeats Pro 2. The most recent update to the AirPods Pro line was a USB-C charging case in 2023.
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