Beats Solo Buds have everything I expect from AirPods 4 | Technology

Apple is rumored to be introducing new models of AirPods later this year. More specifically, the company is expected to announce two new versions of the AirPods 4 that will replace both AirPods 2 and AirPods 3. Although many details about these new AirPods remain uncertain, I really want to see something inspired by the recently introduced Beats Solo Buds.

AirPods 4: what the rumors say

Apple currently sells four AirPods models:

I’m focusing on the earbud versions and leaving the AirPods Max aside (especially since it seems that Apple itself has been doing this).

When Apple introduced AirPods 3 with a new design and better sound quality in 2021, it kept AirPods 2 in the lineup as a more affordable option. However, in the long term, AirPods 3 seems to be somewhat lost in the lineup.

That’s because customers who want the best earbuds and are willing to spend more end up buying AirPods Pro, while those looking to save money or who simply don’t…