New AirPods to Feature Improved Bass, Coating for Better Grip, Health Sensors, More

Apple's next generation AirPods are said to feature several improvements including impressive bass response, a new coating for better grip, health sensors, and more, according to a report from MySmartPrice today.

Their source says that Apple AirPods 2 will look basically the same from the outside but have internal changes that result in better bass than the current generation earbuds.

To offer improved grip, Apple is purportedly adding a new coating to the earbuds, similar to the one Google uses for its Pixel smartphones. The coating may also be used on the 'high-end' iPhone 11, says DroidShout.


It's said that AirPods 2 will have new health sensors that could be used for heart rate monitoring.

As some previous leaks had claimed, the AirPods 2 will include more sensors compared to its predecessor. Some rumors suggest these new sensors on the AirPods 2 will be used for the new health features, including heart rate monitoring.

Despite these improvements, battery size is expected to stay the same.

The new AirPods are expected to retail at around $199, higher than the first generation price of $159. The earbuds will purportedly be offered in black and white colors.


AirPods 2 may launch as early as this spring. Please follow iClarified on Twitter, Facebook, or RSS for updates.

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