AirPods 3 expected at today's Apple Event – is this what they'll look like?

Apple AirPods Pro
(Image credit: Future)

Like plenty of Apple fans, we were disappointed not to see any new AirPods during last month's iPhone 13 event. Rumours have suggested for a while that the entry-level model (which has looked the same since 2016) is due a design refresh, and tonight could be the night it finally happens.

We've heard tell for a while that the third generation AirPods will sport a new design, and leaked photos appeared to confirm the rumours this year. (Check out our best cheap AirPods page if you're in the market for some new Apple headphones right now.)

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Daniel John
Design Editor

Daniel John is Design Editor at Creative Bloq. He reports on the worlds of design, branding and lifestyle tech, and has covered several industry events including Milan Design Week, OFFF Barcelona and Adobe Max in Los Angeles.

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