The second generation of AirPods Pro is expected to arrive in 2022, and a new rumor suggests that Apple will create a new wireless protocol to enhance performance. AirPods Pro is Apple’s most expensive earbuds, yet they haven’t been updated in the last two years, while AirPods 3 and Beats Fit Pro received new capabilities that in some ways surpass even AirPods Pro. So Apple has to update its top-tier earbuds in 2022 to keep them relevant.

Despite their age, Apple’s AirPods Pro is among the best true wireless earbuds on the market. Employing advanced adaptive equalization and active noise canceling, these earbuds isolate the user from background sounds and provide a pure listening experience even when on the go. Meanwhile, the AirPods Pro’s unique Transparency mode offers the ability to instantly switch on outside sound without removing them, and pressure vents provide long-lasting comfort.

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As lovely as AirPods Pro are, it really is time for an update, and the second generation is expected to land by the end of 2022, according to rumors and leaks from various sources. The consensus is that the new version will have a more compact form factor and might have health sensors built-in, which are both exciting upgrades. The latest rumor, courtesy of MacRumors, with information from reliable Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, is that Apple will be adding Lossless Audio support to the new AirPods Pro 2, requiring a new wireless protocol with more bandwidth than Bluetooth supports.

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Apple’s acoustics team has spoken recently about how Bluetooth is limiting the capabilities of AirPods, so this somewhat confirms a change. Beyond the need to compress audio to send it over Bluetooth, there is an inherent latency with Bluetooth that might cause a lag in Spatial Audio. That means when the user turns their head, the sound might take a split-second to catch up. If the difference is too significant, it can lead to an uneasy feeling similar to the disconnect that comes from wearing a laggy virtual reality headset or reading while riding in a vehicle on a curvy road. When the human brain notices that two elements of reality are out of sync, it reacts unpleasantly.

Apple’s engineers take steps to minimize this disorientation. However, the rumored AirPods Pro 2 upgrade could totally eliminate this potential problem and possibly increase the impact with an unencumbered Spatial Audio, combined with Lossless Audio for the ultimate music experience. In addition, health sensors might measure heart rate, body temperature, and more. However, there isn’t any solid information about how far Apple would take this, given the Apple Watch is its primary health-oriented device, and the company might not want to cannibalize sales of either wearable by overlapping their functions. Nevertheless, a more compact form and improved audio processing with higher fidelity seem like a pretty sure bet for the second-generation AirPods Pro in 2022.

Source: MacRumors

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Alan is a Tech Writer living in Nova Scotia, Canada. A tech-enthusiast since his youth, Alan stays current on what is new and what is next. With over 30 years experience in computer, video and photo equipment, you can expect useful tips and insights in his writing. Alan has a degree in programming, many years focused on design, editing, and animation. A period of managing logistics and e-commerce operations for a mobile accessories company rounds out a diverse background. Alan is a true jack of all digital trades in this ever-changing computer-enriched world. To stay flexible in mind and in body, he practices yoga, light cardio, and eats a whole food diet, based on minimally processed plants.

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