Apple is working on new features for their AirPods, as per reports.
These upcoming AirPods might have advanced functions related to hearing health and body temperature.
Additionally, Apple is thinking about replacing the Lightning port with a Type-C port for charging, which has been their standard charging interface for iPads and iPhones.
Upcoming AirPods and AirPods Pro
According to Gurman, the next version of AirPods is expected to be released in 2024, while the AirPods Pro 3 might be unveiled in 2025.
This follows Apple's usual three-year upgrade pattern for AirPods.
Apple plans to enhance connectivity with the Apple Vision Pro headset by adding more sensors to the upcoming AirPods.
Hearing Health
Apple is said to be developing a notable feature for future AirPods: a hearing test capability.
These upcoming AirPods are expected to play different tones and sounds to assess the user's hearing.
This feature is similar to how the Apple Watch's ECG app helps screen for heart issues.
According to Gurman, this improved hearing test could potentially make existing apps like Mimi less relevant.
Temperature Monitoring
Apple is currently working on equipping AirPods with sensors that can accurately measure body temperature through the wearer's ear canal.
This approach is believed to be more precise than wrist temperature measurements taken by devices like the Apple Watch Series 8 and Ultra models during sleep.
There are rumors suggesting that future AirPods may include heart rate tracking functionality, which builds upon previous leaks.