AirPods 5 Spotted in macOS Code, May Feature H3 Chip
Dual Versions Maintained: Standard and Noise-Canceling
In the code of the recently released macOS Tahoe 26.7 software update, eagle-eyed developers spotted tracking information for Apple's unreleased AirPods 5. The leak covers two new models, signaling that the current AirPods 4 is about to get its next-generation update.
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According to the code, the new model codenames correspond to the current lineup as follows, suggesting the new generation will continue the "standard + noise-canceling" dual-product strategy:
| Model | Internal Codename (Estimated) |
| AirPods 5 Standard | B868M |
| AirPods 5 Noise-Canceling | B868E |
| AirPods 4 (2024) | B768M / B768E |
🔹 Key Upgrade Predictions
- H3 Chip: Likely to feature the all-new H3 processor, further enhancing computational audio capabilities.
- Sound Quality Optimization: Expected to deliver a wider soundstage and improved detail reproduction.
- Connectivity: Optimized Bluetooth latency for more stable multi-device switching.
💡 Bonus Discovery: In addition to AirPods, the code also reveals an unreleased new Beats Solo Buds model. While the exact release date remains unclear, Apple is clearly paving the way for its next-generation audio product lineup.
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