Apple to launch over-ear headphones in 2018
San Francisco Feb 26 (IANS) Apple is updating its wireless AirPods and is working on its own brand of high-quality over-ear headphones which could arrive later this year an analyst said.
According to Ming-Chi Kuo the most famous analyst with KGI Securities when it comes to Apple the Cupertino-headquartered giant is set to debut a branded high-end over-ear headphone with an all new design to add to its growing audio accessory line-up.
"A specific launch timeline was not provided but Kuo believes the device is unlikely to debut prior to the fourth quarter of 2018 " Apple Insider reported on Sunday.
The headphones will likely feature wireless connectivity and the company is reportedly aiming to deliver a device that boasts the convenience of AirPods but with better acoustic qualities.
Similar to Apple s Beats brand the over-ear headphones could be more expensive than the in-ear AirPods.
The tech giant is looking to pack high quality audio components that would boost performance according to Kuo but those parts come at a price.
However the expected design language of the device is not yet known.
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