iOS 16.4 leaks new AirPods models, USB-C in sight?
It looks like some new AirPods are coming, these have already leaked in the iOS 16.4 update and we may see them very soon.
Apple has released the Release Candidate version of iOS 16.4, that is, the final beta version that will 100% overlap with the official update that will reach all users. And as discovered, this new beta version contains references to some new AirPods models which has not yet been announced.
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The latest AirPods released was AirPods Pro 2 and AirPods 3 hasn’t been released for a very long time, many people We can assume it has to do with the new AirPods Max, the AirPods that haven’t been updated for the longest time.. However, we only know the serial number.
Some new AirPods models have been leaked but we don’t know what they are
New AirPods that can be upgraded via USB-C
As discovered and shared by @aaronp613, In iOS 16.4, we find references to the new AirPods with model number A3048 and the new case with model number A2968. While we don’t expect new AirPods at this time, seeing these model numbers in iOS 16.4 means that its launch could be imminent.
Exclusive: iOS 16.4 references new AirPods with model number A3048 and new AirPods case with model number A2968
Aaron (@aaronp613) 21 March 2023
Theories abound as to what these numbers mean. These could be the new “cheap AirPods” that Apple is said to be preparing to replace the AirPods 2. New AirPods Max and a new USB-C charging case for AirPods Prosomething that will come sooner or later.
Serial numbers don’t tell us much, because Every AirPods model has a new ID number without much logic, they just increase the number. These are the model numbers of all the AirPods Apple has released so far:
- AirPods Pro (2nd generation): A2931, A2699 and A2698
- AirPods (3rd generation): A2565 and A2564
- AirPods Max: A2096
- AirPods Pro: A2084, A2083
- Year of presentation: 2019
- AirPods (2nd generation): A2032, A2031
- AirPods (1st generation): A1523, A1722
Regardless, we don’t know much about these AirPods at the moment. We know that Apple is a Switching from Lightning to USB-C All of its devices, namely both the iPhone 15 and later AirPods models offered by the company, will have USB-C instead of Lightning.
Source: i Padizate
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