New AirPods Pro to Launch Alongside iPhone 15 Lineup With USB-C and a New Hearing Test Feature for Screening Issues
Apple will launch its iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro models with a USB-C port alongside new accessories in September of this year. It is now being reported that the company will launch a new USB-C case for the AirPods Pro. Apple will eventually move away from the Lightning cable and streamline the accessories with the port as well. Furthermore, the Cupertino giant is also working on a new hearing test feature that will work with iOS 17's features that Apple announced at its WWDC 2023 event.
Mark Gurman states in his latest Power On newsletter that Apple is working on a new model of the AirPods Pro which will come with a USB-C charging case. The current charging case houses a Lightning port that works well with the current standard. However, due to pressure from the EU, Apple will ditch the Lightning port in favor of a USB-C port.
The iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro models are rumored to house the new USB-C port as well which will offer a wide range of benefits over the Lightning port. For instance, USB-C will enable faster data transfer and charging speeds. The company's end goal could be to make the iPhone entirely portless but USB-C seems to be the right choice for now.
As mentioned earlier, USB-C AirPods Pro would be introduced at Apple's September event alongside the iPhone 15 lineup. Other than this, the company is also working on a new hearing test feature for the AirPods. The feature will allow the AirPods to play a specific sound into a user's ear to detect hearing issues. The new addition will be part of Apple's health-focused approach with the AirPods. The company will be expanding health features in the future where it will see fit to add a body temperature sensor and much more.
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