AirPods Pro 2
Apple’s next generation of AirPods Pro is rumored to get a big boost with a new digital active noise cancellation system, which may improve on the existing offering.
According to serial leaker Kosutami in an X post on Tuesday, new AirPods Pro are on the way with an update to the active noise cancellation feature. It will have a “Digital ANC that [is] much better than [the] previous version,” they wrote in the post.
It is unclear exactly what is meant by the digital ANC change, aside from it being an improvement. This likely refers to inbound processing hardware changes.
When asked when the earphone update will take place, they added it will be “soon,” without any real extrapolation. This could mean anything from September’s event to a much more distant launch time.
Kosutami is a very regular Apple leaker, with a decent track record on their claims. Previous hits include an image of USB-C on an iPhone before the introduction of the iPhone 15, as well as the end of Apple’s FineWoven accessory production.
Rumors about Apple’s AirPods Pro updates have previously discussed the possibility of a hearing aid mode, building upon existing features such as Conversation Boost and Listen Live. A new design and chip running the earphones has also been proposed.
While a fall launch is entirely possible, rumors have offered that a 2025 release may happen instead.
There have also been speculation that there could be bigger changes in 2026, by adding radar cameras to help adjust audio in real time while wearing the Apple Vision Pro.
