Apple Plans to Release Next-Gen AirPods

Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) is planning to release next-generation versions of its AirPods and AirPods Pro, and the upgraded models could be available as early as next year, according to a report by Bloomberg. The wireless earbuds have become an important growth engine for Apple and have been a hit with users since they debuted in late 2016. The company is working on the second generation of the high-end AirPods Pro, as well as the third iteration of the original, entry level AirPods, according to the report, citing people familiar with the plans.