A new research note from well-connected KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo obtained by MacRumors indicates that Apple is planning on releasing a second-generation version of the AirPods mid to late next year. Kuo noted that the new AirPods will incorporate a “smaller quartz component,” but didn’t provide any other details on what might be expected in the next-generation wireless earbuds. These predicted second-generation AirPods are distinct from the new inductive AirPods charging case that Apple is expected to begin including with the current model, which is also expected to be released in time for Apple’s new AirPower charging mat which will debut next year.
