Apple is planning to release an updated charging case with a USB-C port for its AirPods Pro in the second half of 2023, said acclaimed analyst Ming-Chi Kuo on Twitter.
Kuo claims that the the newly uncovered model numbers in iOS 16.4 Release Candidate pertain to an updated AirPods Pro accompanied by a charging case featuring a USB-C port instead of Lightning. Kuo also added that mass shipments are set to begin between second and third quarters of 2023.
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Kuo also added that Apple currently has no plans to release a USB-C charging case for its second and third-generation standard AirPods. It also remains to be seen if any other changes are planned for the new charging case.
Apple is set to announce its iPhone 15 lineup with USB-C connectivity under regulatory mandate required by the European Union. Currently, no AirPods model ship with a USB-C-ready charging case, but Apple would ideally like to move its iPhone-centric accessories to USB-C as soon as possible.
