Apple may launch AirPods 2 this year: Reports

Apple’s wireless earphones AirPods has been one of the best accessories in terms of sales and popularity for the company. Launched in September 2016, the company has not updated its wireless earphones nor decreased its price even has not hampered its sales. However, reports suggest that Apple would be launching the second-generation AirPods this year.

Onleaks tweeted that Apple might launch the AirPods 2 in new colours.

Some #AirPods2 details I got from a new and yet unconfirmed but seemingly reliable source. Thus, I can't vouch these at 100%...
- New wireless charging #AirPods Case to be launched soon BUT shipped with current AirPods
- Brand new AirPods + new color(s) likely unveiled this fall pic.twitter.com/eNYom3Xys6

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— Steve H.McFly (@OnLeaks) February 12, 2019

Further, the upgrade could also involve a new finish in terms of coating. AirPods 2 could get a ‘non-slip’ surface with a black finish, just like the Apple Pencil 2. Other rumours stated the AirPods 2 would have better bass and health-related features like the heart-rate monitor.

It was expected that AirPods 2 would release in the first half of 2019, but CNET reported that the new wireless earphones could be launched during the Apple Event in Fall, if not in March 2019. This means AirPods 2 would be launched along with Apple’s next iPhone. 
Apple has not yet sent out press invitations for the March event, but the company has previously held March events for launching new iPads. The rumour could also fall in line with Apple planning to launch the iPad mini 5 and a new budget iPad. We will have to wait for Apple’s press invite which holds clues to what can consumers and tech enthusiast expect from the launch.