AirPods Pro 3 possibly referenced in updated codebase

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A new Bluetooth ID appeared in a database related to device syncing, and it may be a reference to the AirPods Pro 3 that are expected to launch in the fall.

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A new generation of AirPods Pro could be on the way



Apple is fairly careful to avoid inadvertent leaks, but it isn't immune to mistakes. A couple of small flubs occurred in 2025 already, one referencing AirPods Pro 3 directly and another stating AirPods Pro 2 or later.

The latest tidbit was discovered by MacRumors in an undisclosed codebase. The codebase was updated and normally contains a list of Bluetooth IDs for accessories like AirPods and Beats headphones, but the latest update added an extra value.

The identifier, 8239, doesn't belong to any existing product, so it could be for the unannounced AirPods Pro 3. AirPods Pro 2 are 0x2024 (8228), for example.

All of these tiny leaks add up to seemingly confirm AirPods Pro 3 are at least imminent. Rumors point to late 2025, though a less reliable source also said 2026.

Rumor Score: Likely

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  • Reply 1 of 3
    iOS_Guy80ios_guy80 Posts: 966member
    When can I pre-order?
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  • Reply 2 of 3
    mpantonempantone Posts: 2,485member
    iOS_Guy80 said:
    When can I pre-order?
    You'll know when everyone else knows: after Apple officially announces the product.

    And that's most likely to coincide with the new iPhone 17 models -- thus September of this year. At that time Apple will let everyone know about availability including pre-orders if they choose to do that.
    edited June 27
    h4y3s
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  • Reply 3 of 3
    chasmchasm Posts: 3,773member
    Having really enjoyed my AirPods Pro 2, I would certainly look at upgrading -- depending on what the new ones can do that the present ones can't.

    For me, the sound quality is the thing -- and APP2 are by far the best-sounding earbuds I've tried, and can do things like spatial audio that most others cannot. I also like the way the features work, and of course it is well integrated into my iPhone's services, such as Siri.

    If there really is an APP3 in the works, I'm hard-pressed to imagine what it could offer that could get me to upgrade, but I'm happy to let Apple surprise me if they can, or stay put if they can't.
    muthuk_vanalingam
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