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Apple Leaks Another Likely AirPods Pro 3 Reference

MacRumors uncovered Bluetooth ID 8239 in Apple's codebase, paired with ‘AirPods Pro 3’ references in iOS 26 beta, indicating a secret upcoming device.
In mid-May, Apple updated its code to require ‘AirPods Pro 2 or later’ and added a new Bluetooth ID 8239, indicating support for upcoming earbuds.
MacRumors reports Bluetooth ID 8239 is unique, not matching any existing Apple headphones, hinting at unreleased AirPods Pro 3.
While code hints at a 2025 launch, analysts and supply-chain sources predict delays until early 2026, creating uncertainty about the AirPods Pro 3 release timing.
MacRumors uncovered a new Bluetooth ID 8239 in Apple's codebase, alongside references to 'AirPods Pro 3', indicating a secret upcoming device.

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How to Try iOS 26's AirPods Beta Features Right Now

AirPods beta software is available to download. Here is how to install the AirPods beta on iOS 26 and macOS 26 right now.

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Apple leaks another likely AirPods Pro 3 reference

A new identifier discovered in Apple’s codebase likely references AirPods Pro 3, the third such recent leak that hints at a launch soon.

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Insider claims AirPods Pro 3 are delayed, but Apple's code says otherwise

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AirPods Pro 3 possibly referenced in updated codebase

A new Bluetooth ID appeared in a database related to device syncing, and it may be a reference to the AirPods Pro 3 that are expected to launch in the fall.

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Unreleased Audio Product Spotted in Apple's Codebase

Apple today updated its codebase with a numerical reference to an unreleased audio product. We don't know what the product is, but based on where the...

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What Is Apple Hiding About AirPods Pro 3?

Apple’s fans are eagerly awaiting AirPods Pro 3, but the release timeline is still in the air. While most leakage suggests a launch in the second half of 2025, analyst Jeff PU recently dropped a disappointing update that Apple can delay the release in early 2026, claiming Apple. Despite this sad prediction, fresh hope. According […]

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