India, May 29 -- Apple's autumn launch cycle is fast approaching, and speculation around what products will make the cut is intensifying. While iPhone 17 models and the iPhone 17 Air are almost guaranteed, recent rumours have cast doubt on the arrival of another much-anticipated device, the AirPods Pro 3.

Last week, TF International Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo stirred uncertainty by stating that AirPods were unlikely to see "significant updates" until 2026, with infrared camera-equipped AirPods entering production in that year. He also mentioned that a lighter version of the AirPods Max was due in 2027.

At face value, Kuo's comment seems to push the AirPods Pro 3 beyond 2025. However, several observers have pointed out the ambiguity...