Much has been rumored with the possibility that Apple is already working on high-end on-ear headphones. So high have the rumors reached that they are taken for granted. In fact already They have been dubbed AirPods Studio and that they can see the light even this year. Was there any chance that will be announced at WWDC, albeit indirectly ?. This is my opinion on this possibility.
Although the June WWDC is intended for developers, new devices are not ruled out. AirPods Studio?
Indeed, the June WWDC is essentially thought of developers and therefore should focus on the presentation of new software and new methods that help these creators to simplify and improve the way of working in the future. Nevertheless It is not ruled out that a new device may be presented or at least make mention of it through programming.
That Apple wants to present high-end headband headphones in society is no longer a novelty. But that I can do it sooner than expected, yes. My opinion is based on a news that we knew yesterday. Apple is lowering the prices of some Beats-brand headphones.
Apple is not very given to making discounts, in fact it is more inclined to remove directly from stock those products that are going to be overshadowed by a new model. But in the case of headphones, it's another story. We are talking about a brand other than Apple's own. Beats, although it is from the apple company, is a different division. In fact not long ago the new president was appointed of this part of the company with the intention of giving a new impetus to it.
The Powerbeats Pro and Beats Solo Pro with discounts at Apple online
Before running to see the offers, warn you that the offers are not found in the Apple Spain online store, but yes in the US. Right now the Beats Solo Pro are discounted at $ 70 and the Powerbeats Pro at $ 50. Also on sale are Powerbeats with $ 20 savings. Ok, they are not offers to shoot rockets, but coming from Apple ...;
Some specialists claim that these offers are being made due to excess stock, but it is also not a firm theory and that the company suddenly needs to put these headphones on offer. Could that be why you are launching your AirPods Studio? It could be and on that I base myself to be able to say that the new headphones are likely to be released earlier than planned. That they do it at WWDC is a remote possibility but it exists. But what I am convinced of is that they will be launched sooner than we all thought.
Although the most logical thing would be to have put some of the headphones from the "AirPod" range on sale, but it must be borne in mind that they are very different headphones. The current ones they are designed as all-terrain and the Studios are there to enjoy even more if possible the sound and the nuances of the music.
For this reason, the company offers those headphones that are capable of coping with the new headband that they will launch and it is not a bad strategy to put these on sale at a discount. It is a way of feeling the market and see what response has the sale of headphones of this type and at that price. If they sell well, it may be that the price of the AirPods Studio will be set at the maximum of the Solo Beats Pro and these will stay at the current price.
It's an assumption but I was very surprised that they now make discounts on this type of headphones. That they go back up in price and that it is just a matter of emptying the stock. I would love for it to become a reality and that even indirectly, we could see a preview of what the new AirPods Studio would be like.