Apple’s second-gen AirPods Pro may still have a Lightning charging case, according to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. in one tweet Today, Kuo predicted that Apple will switch to a USB-C charging case for all AirPods models in 2023.

USB-C Airpods

Kuo said the new AirPods Pro will be released later this year. Several new features have been rumored for the earbuds, including an upgrade to the H1 chip, which supports features like active noise cancellation, support for Apple Lossless audio playback, updated motion sensors for advanced fitness tracking capabilities, and a new charging case that emits a tone can in case of loss, a skin detection sensor for improved in-ear detection and more.

Apple has reportedly been testing a more compact design for the new AirPods Pro that would eliminate the stems that fall underneath the earbuds, similar to Apple’s Beats Studio Buds, but recent rumors suggest the earbuds won’t feature any major design changes.

In May, Kuo predicted that other iPhone accessories would also transition to USB-C in the future, such as the MagSafe Battery Pack.

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