AirPods Pro 2: Here's how Apple will make its headphones even better in 2022

By GQ.de

The AirPods Pro 2 are perhaps even more anticipated by Apple fans in 2022 than the iPhone, iPad and others because big changes are expected! Apple's latest generation of premium in-ear headphones are set to be unveiled later this year and analysts and insiders say they will deliver significant benefits. Leaks continue to talk about the AirPods Pro 2, but this working name has not been confirmed. It's likely that the tech giant will eventually move on to other AirPods models in terms of nomenclature and simply put the generation on hold. But what makes the new headphones so special? According to early predictions by Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, they could support the lossless audio format ALAC (Apple Lossless Audio Codec) - an absolute first for Apple headphones.

AirPods Pro 2: Apple wants to “push the limits” of technology

So far, all Apple headphones, including the AirPods Max over-ear model, have used Bluetooth for audio transmission. This limits the technical possibilities and Apple must accept losses via AAC (Advanced Audio Codec) audio compression. The situation is different with iPhone, iPad, Apple TV 4K, HomePod and Mac: the specially developed ALAC format can be used here. The downside: Lossless audio files require a lot of storage space and consume quite a lot of data on the go.

For the new AirPods Pro 2, this all means one thing: you'll have to do without Bluetooth or adapt the technology accordingly. A solution seems to be emerging internally at Apple: "There are a number of tricks that we can use to move or circumvent some of the limitations set by Bluetooth," said Gary Geaves, vice president of Acoustics at Apple. , in an interview with “What Hi-Fi?” on December 29, 2021.

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Another novelty for the charging case

Additionally, the charging case is rumored to get an update as well: For Apple's new true wireless earbuds, there may soon be a case that can emit sound to make it easier to use. to regain. At the moment, only the AirPods themselves can do this, but if you just misplace the case, you haven't been able to use the brand's "Where is" feature to locate it yet.

When the AirPods Pro 2 might be available

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As 9to5Mac and AppleInsider report, Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo predicts that the AirPods Pro 2 will get a new design and may be even better suited for sports in the future. The first AirPods Pro arrived on the market in 2019. Its successors should be available in the fourth quarter of 2022.