The AirPods Pro 2 are already being marketed with "up to twice as much" active noise cancellation, suggesting that the AirPods Pro 3 will receive a major upgrade The rumor was shared by Kosutami on X, and it's clear that an AirPods Pro 3 launch is long overdue since AirPods Pro 2 was introduced two years ago with minor improvements over the first version, such as slightly better battery life and an advanced variant of the H1 chip. Unfortunately, the tipster did not mention more details about the improvements to the active noise reduction. When asked about a possible launch time for the AirPods Pro 3, he simply replied "soon," which could mean we're in for a surprise at the September 9 event.
MacRumors has reported that Apple has already announced their new wireless earbuds with up to twice as much active noise cancellation as the previous version, suggesting that the AirPods Pro 3 could take the technology to the next level. However, there are still many unanswered questions. For example, will the improved active noise cancellation negatively affect battery life, or will Apple increase the size of the battery in the AirPods Pro 3 to extend operating time?
The rumor also does not mention whether the upcoming audio product will get a new design or remain unchanged. As you can see, there is currently very little information to go by, but stay tuned and we will have more news for you soon. If you can't wait for the AirPods Pro 3 to launch and need something now and then, Amazon has slashed the price of the AirPods Pro 2 by 20 percent, meaning that instead of $249, they're now $199.