Tomorrow is already here. Wireless headphones are taking great steps towards a new generation, even more performance: more energy efficient, with more crystal sound, with new features, first of all the possibility to connect an “unlimited” number of devices to a single source.
Undisputed leadership in the field of gadgets forces the Cupertino giant to push the accelerator towards the future. Apple is not satisfied with future devices with Bluetooth 5.2 support and is preparing, according to a filing in the Bluetooth SIG product database earlier this month. Among the most accepted speculations is that it could be a means of AirPods Pro with LE Audio support.
Apple’s filing refers to a Bluetooth 5.3 host subsystem that could be slated for future products. However, in reality, the repository is likely referring to Bluetooth 5.2, as the Bluetooth versions listed in Apple’s repository of databases are often higher version numbers than the version supported on a device.
Apple AirPods 2 con Bluetooth 5.2 o LE audio?
Above all an example: the Beats Studio Buds Listed with Bluetooth 5.3 despite actually supporting it Bluetooth 5.2While many iPhone and iPad models support Bluetooth 5.0, they are listed with Bluetooth 5.1.
In this sea of contradictions, which rhymes with confusion, Apple can bring order with the adoption of Bluetooth 5.2, which is particularly convenient for AirPods, because the specs include support for LE audio with several improvements in wireless audio streaming.
LE-Audio It is part of the Bluetooth LE Low Energy standard. According to The Verge, in fact, the benefits of LE Audio for wireless headphones like AirPods could include better audio quality, longer battery life, the ability to connect more than two pairs of AirPods to an iPhone, and power for each single left and right. AirPods have their own Bluetooth connection with an iPhone to prevent desynchronization during audio playback.
In July, Bluetooth SIG stated that it expects to increase the availability of products with support for LE Audio by the end of 2022. For this Apple is rushing the time and wants to introduce the second generation AirPods Pro before the arrival of 2023, although it is understood that this is going to happen. If they support Bluetooth 5.2 or LE audio. It also remains to be seen if Apple will add LE audio support Beats Studio Buds With a firmware update, because those earbuds already support Bluetooth 5.2 Who knows, the reality is that Apple will do anything (soon) to be number one in the world in this niche market.
