Apple plans to expand its AirPods Pro lineup this year, even though AirPods Pro 3 launched less than six months ago. Instead of releasing AirPods Pro 4, Apple is expected to introduce a higher-end version of the current model. This new version would sit above the standard AirPods Pro 3 and bring advanced features focused on artificial intelligence and spatial awareness.
The idea is similar to how Apple sells AirPods 4 in two versions, one with active noise cancellation and one without it. In this case, Apple would keep the regular AirPods Pro 3 at its current price while adding a premium version with new hardware. That approach allows Apple to target users who want more advanced features without changing the base model.
According to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo,…