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Apple’s manufacturing partners will reportedly have an initial batch of “AirPods Studio” headphones ready by the end of October, according to new information from leaker Jon Prosser.
The avid leaker, who has a history of hit or miss predicting future Apple product launches, locates an anonymous source saying that mass production of the rumored high-end headphones will be “completed” on October 20.
“AirPods Studio mass production is not complete until October 20,” Prosser said in a tweet, citing a person allegedly familiar with Apple’s plans. “I suppose they could still announce them at the event on October 13th and send them out later this month or early next.”
It’s unclear what manufacturing schedule the source is referring to, as mass production of Apple products, and consumer products in general, is never really finished until the device is no longer for sale. While not specified, it can be assumed that the person is discussing an initial batch of drives that Apple is stocking before the public release.
Prosser notes that “AirPods Studio” will likely debut at next week’s special event, where Apple is expected to unveil a new list of iPhone models, including a next-generation “iPhone 12” phone. The tech giant announced the virtual press conference, dubbed “Hello Speed,” on Tuesday.
As Prosser pointed out, there are other options for Apple.
“It could also be possible that they will be released via a press release later this month,” Prosser said in a follow-up tweet. “Or pushed into the November event. Personally, I don’t know which route they will take for sure.”
The company has indicated that it will soon expand its line of audio devices. Earlier this week, reports pointed to a radical removal of third-party smart headphones and speakers from the online Apple Store and physical Apple Store stores. Apple sometimes releases products that could compete with new and future releases. In 2014, for example, the company stopped selling Fitbit wearable devices after the launch of the Apple Watch.
Apple is rumored to launch a batch of new audio equipment in the coming months. The so-called “AirPods Studio” over-the-ear headphones are expected to feature noise cancellation technology, orientation recognition via the U1 chip, and premium sound reproduction. Allegedly leaked images of a “sporty” version of the device appeared in September, showing a sleek exterior and a generous application of ergonomic mesh materials.
