Rumor: next generation AirPods coming next month

Apple’s next-generation AirPods is likely to be available soon, according to DigiTimes. Supply chain sources have disclosed that manufacturers will begin mass assembly of the new AirPods as early as October to meet year-end shopping season demand, the article adds.

DigiTimes doesn’t say what will be new and improved in the second gen AirPods. Possibly improvements could be noise-cancellation features, waterproofing, biometric features, and new colors. However, the design and form of the wireless earbuds are unlikely to change.