Apple ‘accidentally’ leaks design for new water resistant, noise cancelling AirPods – just a day after Microsoft unveiled its high-tech Surface earbuds
- Icon in iOS 13.2 shows AirPod 3 could be water resistant and noise cancelling
- User who found it said the next variants will work similar to a hearing aid
- Last month, images leaked claiming to be AirPod 3, which have a new design
Apple has ‘accidentally’ leaked details about its next-generation AirPods in the new iOS 13.2 software update.
Hidden within the latest beta software is an icon, codenamed B298, that reveals the next pair could boast water resistant and noise cancelling technology.
The news comes just a day after Microsoft hosted its Surface hardware event in New York City, where it unveiled its futuristic earbuds that also boast a noise cancelling feature.
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Hidden within the latest beta software is an icon, codenamed B298, in a section related to the Accessibility settings that reveals the next pair could boast water-proof and noise cancelling technology
The technology was first spotted by Guilherme Rambo with 9to5Mac who was combing through the iOS 13.2 looking for any hidden secrets.
Rambo found the icon tucked away in accessibility settings, which he said suggest the new AirPods will work similar to hearing aids.
Other hints found in the updated iOS suggest the new AirPods will have different listening modes, with or without noise cancelling, which is being called ‘focus mode’ in the system and will be water resistant.
The Cupertino company is set to host a ‘special event’ later this month, so many iOS users are hoping to get a glimpse of a redesigned pair of AirPods.
The Cupertino company is set to host a ‘special event’ later this month, so many iOS users are hoping to get a glimpse of a redesigned pair of AirPods, but leaked images that claim to be AirPod 3 prototypes
But leaked images that hit the web just last month on SlashLeaks, which was called ‘AirPod 3 prototype’.
As it happens, the upcoming AirPods look very similar to images shared on SlashLeaks last month of what was called an AirPods 3 prototype.
Although no details were shared, just the casing of the earbuds, it appears the new devices will fit more snug in the ear – which could confirm the noise cancelling feature.
Apple sees itself as the leader in smartphones and accompanied devices, so it may not be a surprise that the leak about the firm’s earbuds came out just a day after Microsoft unveiled its Surface Earbuds.
The news of the new AirPod comes just a day after Microsoft hosted its Surface hardware event in New York City, where it unveiled its futuristic earbuds that also boast a noise cancelling feature
The futuristic devices appear like traditional earbuds on the inside, but the outer edge widens into a flat white disc equipped with touch-input sensors.
Users can tap and swipe across the outer surface of the earbuds to control volume, start and stop playback and navigate through different programs on a computer or notepad.
They’re also designed to be noise-cancelling and will offer two built-in microphones for better call clarity.
Though they appear significantly larger than other earbuds, Microsoft says they’ve been carefully designed for ‘all-day comfort.’
The wireless buds will have 24-hours of battery life and come with a charging case.
Microsoft didn’t specify a release date, but promises they will release this year.
The Surface Earbuds will retail for $249, which is more expensive than Apple’s Airpods.
