Apple's upcoming new AirPods true wireless headphones are likely to be postponed because of the worldwide spread of COVID-19's new coronavirus pneumonia epidemic.
However, DigiTimes pointed out that the company is not concerned that the supply chain will be dragged by the new coronavirus, but that AirPods sales may be sluggish due to the closure of Apple Store stores and the isolation of consumers at home.
Apple released the high-end positioning AirPods Pro in October 2019, introducing a number of improvements over the original true wireless headphones, including Active Noise Cancellation (ANC), improved sound quality, water and sweat resistance, and a new in-ear design.
The AirPods Pro sells for $249 in the U.S., and the original AirPods with a portable charging case is $199.
Earlier this month, rumors said that the new entry-level AirPods will be put into production in the second quarter of 2020 but did not disclose further details.
The third AirPods may follow the shape and sound design of the AirPods Pro but cut off the active noise reduction function.
However, due to the global pandemic of the COVID-19 epidemic, the release dates of various rumored new Apple products have become more difficult to confirm.
