Apple AirPods Pro 2022 Could Bring Bluetooth LE Audio Support For Higher Quality Music

Earlier this month, Apple filed for the Bluetooth v5.3 host subsystem on Bluetooth SIG for its future products. This could indicate that the Cupertino-based tech giant is in the process of offering LE Audio support for its AirPods Pro 2022 or AirPods Pro 2. LE Audio is expected to bring enhanced wireless audio streaming capabilities to Apple’s TWS earphones. 

However, a MacRumors report suggests that the filing actually refers to Bluetooth v5.2 instead of Bluetooth v5.3 on the listing. Apparently, Apple usually files one version higher than the version it intends to include in its products. Case in point, the Beats Studio Buds support Bluetooth v5.2, but were listed with Bluetooth v5.3 on the Bluetooth certification website. Many iPads and iPhones came out of production with Bluetooth v5.0 as opposed to v5.1 suggested by the Bluetooth database.     

But fret not, as Bluetooth v5.2 can also enable LE Audio in the upcoming Apple AirPods Pro. According to a report by The Verge, LE Audio is a low-energy feature which could bring improved battery efficiency, enhanced audio quality, and the ability to connect two pairs of AirPods to one device. Furthermore, the left and right earbuds can have their individual Bluetooth connection to the device for enhanced audio synchronisation. 

Apple has just announced its “Far out” media event, which is scheduled for September 7, 2022. The company may introduce the new generation of Apple AirPods Pro 2022 or the Apple AirPods Pro 2 at the event. Apart from the Bluetooth v5.2 and LE Audio, they are also expected to pack in an upgraded H1 chip, heart rate detection, Find My feature, improved sound quality, hearing aid capabilities, and USB Type-C charging, among other features.