AirPods Pro 3 seemingly confirmed in Apple leak
A new Apple leak suggests AirPods Pro 3 earbuds could drop soon.
As 9to5Mac reported, new info surfaced on X earlier this week that suggested Apple was working on the next generation of AirPods Pro. Aaron Perris, an Apple-focused analyst, posted a bit of code that suggests Apple is actively prepping for the third generation of AirPods Pro.
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The code Perris posted shows a task for "AirPods Pro 2nd Generation" that now reads for "AirPods Pro 2 or later," which suggests there is a third generation in the works. Mashable hasn't been able to independently verify the screenshot, but we are overdue for new Pro earbuds. The latest AirPods Pro 2 launched back in 2022, with a USB-C-charging version introduced in 2023. Despite their age, Mashable has consistently rated the Pros as some of the best wireless earbuds.
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Apple fans are hoping this means we'll get a surprise announcement of the AirPods Pro 3 during June's Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) event. While it's possible we get the new headphones at WWDC, it is far from a guarantee. Both previous models of the AirPods Pro were announced in the fall, and Apple does tend to keep to a schedule. Still, the bit of code does suggest the third-gen Pros are in the works.
And it's not like WWDC will be without news. It's a near certainty we'll get iOS 19 in June, and it's rumored to be a huge overhaul. So while you may have to wait a while for new AirPods Pro earbuds, there should be plenty of updates from Apple-land in the meantime.
Tim Marcin is an Associate Editor on the culture team at Mashable, where he mostly digs into the weird parts of the internet. You'll also see some coverage of memes, tech, sports, trends, and the occasional hot take. You can find him on Bluesky (sometimes), Instagram (infrequently), or eating Buffalo wings (as often as possible).
