Apple has a very successful lineup of audio products in the form of AirPods, especially the in-ear true wireless earbuds. The company also regularly releases a new model to ensure it remains at the top of the game compared to its competitors.
While AirPods are still the bestselling true wireless earbuds in the world, they are priced on the higher side and not within everyone’s reach. But that could soon change as the company is reportedly gearing up to launch a low-cost model of AirPods early next year.
A well-known Apple analyst Ming Chi-Kuo claims that Apple is planning to launch a more affordable standard AirPods, which could cost around $99. Along with that, the company is also working on the second generation of AirPods Max, over-ear headphones.
It is being claimed that the mass shipment of both these products, the cheaper $99 AirPods and the second generation AirPods Max could take place in the first or second quarter of 2024 or in early 2025.
Currently, the cheapest AirPods model available in the market is the second-generation AirPods, costing $129, while the newer third-generation model is priced at $169 and comes with a Lightning charging case, while the one with MagSafe case costs $179.
It remains to be seen what features Apple brings to the cheaper AirPods and how it differentiates from other models, given that the second-gen model is usually available at a discounted price of $99.
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