A leak on Chinese social media suggests that “AirPods 3” and “Apple Pencil 3” are ready to launch or will be available soon.
The leak comes from a new source called “Uncle Pan Pan” on Chinese social media website Weibo. While the leaker has no history, the shared image resembles other images from the so-called “AirPods 3.”
Rumors suggest that “AirPods 3” may have interchangeable tips, but the latest image leaves little room for this attachment. Apple has taken a one-size-fits-all approach with the standard AirPods line so far and probably won’t change it. New AirPods may include a shorter stem and a new SoC.
Next to the leaked image, his message says that Apple is “preparing to launch the third generation of Apple Pencil.” Apple is expected to launch the next iPad Pro during the event. A new Apple Pencil makes sense for the event, but aside from the image, there has been no noticeable leak related to an updated device.
Apparently, Apple has many devices ready for the “Spring Loaded” event and could reveal any. Expected AirTags are expected along with iPad updates and possibly a new 24-inch iMac.
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