AirPods

A rare prototype of Apple AirPods with a transparent charging case was unveiled by a user on the X social media platform.

The prototype was part of a limited production run, with only a few hundred units created for testing purposes.

These units were specifically designed to evaluate the headphones' resistance to dust and moisture.

Apple has introduced the N1 chip, a proprietary network chip supporting Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, and Thread protocols, replacing Broadcom chips.

The N1 chip enhances functionalities such as Personal Hotspot and AirDrop, and is set to be included in products like iPhone 17 and Apple TV.

Apple is deploying a new audio-visual protocol, SPR AVS, designed to replace Bluetooth and AirPlay, offering low latency and lossless audio transmission.

Apple's AirPods maintain dominance in the Bluetooth headphone market, with 59% of iPhone users choosing them, reflecting a 2% annual growth.

Despite such popularity, only 25% of iPhone users actively use AirPods, indicating a significant potential for market expansion.

Market growth appears stagnant, with periodic retailer discounts on AirPods aimed at stimulating demand or clearing inventory for new models.

Apple AirPods to feature real-time translation with iOS 19, enabling seamless multilingual conversations.

Bidirectional translations ensure natural dialogue by converting speech in both directions.

Integration leverages Apple's ecosystem for enhanced accuracy and reliability, distinguishing it from competitors.