9to5Mac Daily New AirPods rumors, Siri drama
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May 19, 2025 Rumors swirl around the future of AirPods, with major hardware updates not expected until 2026. The next-gen AirPods Max are hinted to be lighter, while the iPhone 17 Air boasts an impressive design but may face battery issues. Meanwhile, conflicts within Apple's AI strategy raise questions about Siri's future, with little expected from upcoming discussions. Exciting insights reveal Apple’s evolving product roadmap and the challenges it faces in the AI space.
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AirPods Updates Timeline
- No major AirPods hardware updates are expected until the AirPods Pro 3 in 2026.
- The AirPods Max will see a significant redesign in 2027 to make them lighter and include a new chip.
iPhone 17 Air Design and Battery
- The upcoming iPhone 17 Air will be extremely thin and light, weighing around 145 grams with a thickness of 5.5 mm.
- Battery capacity may be modest at 2,800 mAh, similar to older iPhone models, potentially impacting battery life.
Apple's AI Challenges and Siri Delays
- Apple has struggled with AI internally due to skepticism from software chief Craig Federighi and slow AI leadership by John Giannandrea.
- Significant AI improvements like Siri upgrades are still months away and won't be a big focus at WWDC.
