Apple is on the brink of reveal the second technology of the AirPods Professional at its “Far Out” occasion on Wednesday, based on a report from Apple tracker Mark Gurman. Whereas we’ve been anticipating the AirPods Professional 2 someday this 12 months, that is the primary stable rumor indicating that they may launch this week.

“The brand new AirPods Professional will replace a mannequin that first went on sale in October 2019,” Gurman’s Energy On e-newsletter reads. “I reported final 12 months that new AirPods Professional would arrive in 2022, and now I’m advised that Wednesday will likely be their large unveiling.”

The AirPods Professional 2 is rumored to return with quite a few upgrades, together with the following technology of Apple’s H1 processor. There’s additionally the potential for greater high quality sound utilizing both Apple’s Lossless Audio Codec (ALAC) that ditches Bluetooth solely, or by including Bluetooth 5.2 assist, which makes use of the LC3 codec to transmit audio extra effectively. The AirPods Professional 2 may undertake the in-ear wing tip design that the Beats Match Professional sport, and will include a charging case that emits a sound when trying to find it with Apple’s Discover My app.

Along with the brand new AirPods Professional, Apple can also be anticipated to disclose the iPhone 14 and a trio of latest watches at its occasion, together with a dear “rugged” mannequin for athletes who take part in excessive sports activities.