Rumors swirling about the imminent release of new Airpods Pro with USB-C charging port

According to insider Mark Gurman at Bloomberg, Apple is expected to bring users a new iteration of Airpods Pro with USB-C charging port in the future to replace the traditional Lightning connector. Additionally, this new generation of Apple's earbuds is also predicted to feature various health-related functionalities aimed at enhancing user experience.

Brand new Airpods Pro with USB-C charging port

USB-C (Type-C) is a new generation connection standard gradually gaining popularity in products from major tech companies like Samsung, Google, Apple, etc. This type of connection port offers numerous advantages over traditional Lightning, including support for transmitting various data types, including images and videos. Additionally, it enables faster charging speeds and is compatible with a wide range of devices.

Visual representation of the USB-C connection port

For Apple users, if the USB Type-C connection port is applied to all the brand's devices, users will only need one charging cable for iPhone, iPad, MacBook, and Airpods Pro. This means you won't need to carry multiple charging adapters for each individual device.

Additionally, iFans can utilize the Type-C port for both fast charging and data transfer between two devices. In the future, this connection port will replace various others such as HDMI, VGA, Power, USB, Display to offer users greater convenience.

Benefits of USB-C connection port for Apple users

According to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, Apple may soon introduce a USB-C charging port version for the upcoming new generation of Airpods Pro expected to launch in September. However, it's noted that this charging port won't be compatible with Apple's standard Airpods models like Airpods 2 and 3. He also added that the switch from Apple's previous charging port to USB-C is prompted by a regulation in the EU mandating devices circulated in this market to use USB-C ports to ensure standardization.

Therefore, it's expected that future MacBook and iPad models will all come equipped with USB-C ports. Additionally, the upcoming iPhone 15 Series may utilize Type-C ports upon release. However, theoretically, Apple may not adhere to this until December 28, 2024.

Will the new generation of Airpods Pro be equipped with USB-C charging port?

Alongside the anticipated changes to the charging port, the new generation Airpods Pro from Apple are rumored to incorporate numerous health-oriented features to assist users. Firstly, there's the hearing check feature, as per Mark Gurman, this feature will emit sounds at different frequencies to assess hearing capabilities, through user feedback it will analyze results and screen potential hearing issues. Currently, this feature is still undergoing testing by Apple.

The new generation of Airpods Pro is rumored to feature hearing assessment functionality

Furthermore, the Cupertino company is also exploring adding other health sensors to this new Airpods, such as measuring body temperature on the ear. This is believed to be more accurate than at the wrist as done by the Apple Watch.

Will the new Airpods Pro be capable of measuring body temperature?

In addition, the Adaptive Audio feature will also be integrated into the new Airpods Pro as announced by Apple. It is known that this feature can automatically switch between transparency and noise cancellation modes depending on the surrounding environment.

This also indicates that Apple's effort in positioning AirPods is not just an ordinary wireless earphone but also a hearing aid device aimed at participating in this potential market. As regulations on hearing aids are gradually being relaxed by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), American citizens can now purchase the device more easily.

Many rumors suggest that the new Apple AirPods Pro with USB-C charging port will debut alongside the iPhone 15 in the upcoming fall. This has got iFans extremely excited. Will these flagship products live up to our expectations?