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AirPods Pro 3 Coming Soon With Smaller Case and Capacitive Button

The AirPods Pro 3 will feature a slightly smaller charging case and a capacitive pairing button, according to the leaker known as Majin Bu.

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Citing discussions with a prominent accessory manufacturer, the leaker says that the charging case of the ‌AirPods Pro 3‌ could be slightly smaller than that of the current model, but will otherwise will be "almost identical" with no major changes. Other reports similarly indicate that the charging case may be marginally smaller.

The rear pairing button is to be removed and replaced with a capacitive button on the front of the case, just like the AirPods 4. As a result, accessory makers no longer need to make allowances for the physical rear pairing button. Additional functionality for the new capacitive button, such as playback controls, is also possible. The lanyard loop continues to be present.

Majin By says that the launch of the ‌AirPods Pro 3‌ is imminent, with announcement likely at Apple's September "Awe Dropping" event. Bloomberg's Mark Gurman recently reiterated that the ‌AirPods Pro 3‌ are still expected to launch this year.

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Top Rated Comments

Kylo83 Avatar
7 months ago
Is that it, I want better sound quality and lossless support
Score: 22 Votes (Like | Disagree)
Kylo83 Avatar
7 months ago
The leaks said the next AirPods Pro would be a major re design, but this is the new apple, only minor changes
Score: 10 Votes (Like | Disagree)
BelgianChoklit Avatar
7 months ago
I don't get why AirPods can't be locked to your Apple account the way that an iPhone is so that you can disable them when lost or stolen. Imagine buying 550€ AirPods Max, someone could very easily steal them while wearing and there goes your hard earned money. When it comes to the earbuds, just lock the case with the Apple account so that a simple reset won't unlock them.

If only they could change that, and also keep improving audio.
Score: 10 Votes (Like | Disagree)
7 months ago
The case's size is perfect as it is to me, I would prefer an improved battery and keep the same size.
Score: 9 Votes (Like | Disagree)
sunapple Avatar
7 months ago

I bought APP as a convenience, used them like once. They just sit there, I don’t even plug them in to charge. They are so bad in every conceivable sense
What is the point of criticising something without providing any arguments.
Score: 9 Votes (Like | Disagree)
Apple.Fanatic Avatar
7 months ago
The Apple we all know now. All the major redesigns and new features being rumored are just clickbait. Apple's innovations these days are what was written in this article of "almost identical".
Score: 6 Votes (Like | Disagree)