History of AirPods Pro in Timeline
AirPods Pro are wireless in-ear headphones designed by Apple and first released on October 30, 2019. They are Apple's mid-range wireless headphones, positioned between the entry-level AirPods and the high-end AirPods Max.
October 28, 2019: AirPods Pro Announcement
On October 28, 2019, Apple announced the AirPods Pro, revealing key features such as noise cancellation, accelerometers, optical sensors for in-ear detection, automatic pausing, and IPX4 water resistance.
October 30, 2019: AirPods Pro Launch
On October 30, 2019, Apple introduced the AirPods Pro, their first in-ear headphones with active noise cancellation, targeting the mid-range wireless headphone market.
2020: AirPods Pro Tip Replacements and Software Enhancements
In early 2020, Apple started selling replacement ear tips for the AirPods Pro and introduced software features like the Ear Tip Fit Test and Adaptive EQ for personalized sound optimization.
October 2021: AirPods Pro MagSafe Charging Case Update
In October 2021, Apple updated the AirPods Pro's charging case to include MagSafe charging capabilities. Despite the updates, battery life continued to be a point of criticism.
October 2021: AirPods Pro Software Update with Hearing Aid Features and Conversation Boost
With the release of iOS 14, AirPods Pro gained the ability to function as rudimentary hearing aids and introduced a new Conversation Boost mode within Transparency mode, enhancing voice clarity in noisy environments.
September 7, 2022: Second-Generation AirPods Pro Announcement
On September 7, 2022, Apple announced the second-generation AirPods Pro, highlighting the new H2 chip, Bluetooth 5.3, enhanced audio and noise cancellation, improved battery life, extra-small ear tips, and volume adjustment gestures.
September 2022: Second-Generation AirPods Pro Release
In September 2022, Apple launched the second iteration of AirPods Pro. Notable improvements included the H2 chip, Bluetooth 5.3, enhanced sound and noise cancellation, prolonged battery life, volume control gestures, Find My integration, compatibility with Apple Watch chargers, and the addition of extra-small ear tips.
September 23, 2022: Second-Generation AirPods Pro Release
The second-generation AirPods Pro were made available for purchase on September 23, 2022. Notably, while the new ear tips were physically compatible with the first generation, Apple advised against interchanging them for optimal acoustic performance.
September 2023: Second-Generation AirPods Pro Updated Features
In September 2023, Apple introduced several new features for the second-generation AirPods Pro through software updates, including Adaptive Audio, a one-touch call control feature, Personalized Volume, and Conversation Awareness, further refining the user experience.
2023: Second-Generation AirPods Pro Update
In 2023, Apple released an updated version of the second-generation AirPods Pro, featuring IP54 dust resistance, lossless audio support when used with Apple Vision Pro, and a USB-C charging case.