LE audio would be particularly beneficial for AirPods, such as the rumored second-generation AirPods Pro coming later this year. below, we outline five benefits of LE audio for future AirPods Pro, assuming that source devices such as the iPhone, iPad and Mac will also be upgraded to support the specification in the future.

Improved audio quality. According to the Bluetooth Technology Alliance, LE Audio includes a new low-power audio codec called LC3 that provides better audio quality even at a 50 percent lower bit rate compared to the classic SBC codec.

Longer battery life. With the low-power LC3 audio codec, future AirPods Pro will have longer battery life for audio playback.

Multiple audio stream support. LE Audio will enable multiple simultaneous audio streams between a source device such as an iPhone or Mac and AirPods Pro. This will allow a single left or right AirPod to have its own Bluetooth audio connection with a device that supports LE audio for improved reliability.

Connect multiple pairs of AirPods to an iPhone at once. LE audio will allow multiple pairs of AirPods to connect directly to a future iPhone, iPad, Mac or other device and listen to the same audio at the same time. Previously Apple already had a feature that allowed an iPhone or iPad user with AirPods to share audio with another person using AirPods, but the feature did not work with more than two pairs of AirPods.

There is no need to switch between iPhone and Mac. LE audio will allow AirPods to connect to multiple source devices at the same time, such as iPhone and Mac, without the need to switch AirPods between devices.

In July, the Bluetooth Technology Alliance said it expects LE audio-enabled products to be available by the end of 2022.

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For more than a year, there have been rumors that Apple was looking into bringing satellite capabilities to the iPhone, and now word is that it’s likely to appear on the new iPhone 14 series. In addition to helping iPhone users report emergencies in areas without cellular service, sources now say Apple is also considering supporting satellite connectivity on Apple Watch Pro devices.

Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman in its Power On newsletter says that the next generation of the rugged Apple Watch Pro could feature satellite connectivity.

"The company has also discussed internally the idea of offering satellite capabilities for its watches, which could make sense for future versions of the next generation of the more rugged Apple Watch Pro."

In today’s newsletter, Gurman discusses the importance of adding satellite connectivity to the iPhone.

"This is a step up from the current iPhone and Apple Watch capabilities to quickly call emergency services and provide them with a location. The prospect of having an iPhone to get first aid without a cellular connection is just the beginning of Apple's planning. Eventually, users will have access to the global Internet and be able to make regular phone calls via satellite links. The combination of fast 5G networks and satellite services could one day turn iPhone into the most powerful global communications device available."

While the rumored first-generation Apple Watch Pro is not expected to support satellite connectivity, the watch will also bring the usual high-end feature upgrades.

The Apple Watch Pro will reportedly be visually distinct from the newly designed Apple Watch Series 8, although rumors differ on whether it will have flat edges, and Gurman talks about the “evolution of the current rectangular shape.

One of the main changes to the Apple Watch Pro will be the materials used to make it. Currently, the Apple Watch is available in aluminum, stainless steel and titanium. The Apple Watch Pro will reportedly feature a “more durable titanium formula” as Apple works to make it as strong as possible.

In addition to the larger 1.99-inch display design, the Apple Watch Pro also reportedly has longer battery life. Longer battery life will be a key factor in the “durability” aspect of this “extreme sports model” of the Apple Watch.

Much like the Apple Watch Series 8, this new Apple Watch Pro is expected to add support for temperature measurement. While the Apple Watch cannot accurately measure body temperature, it will send an alert when it detects a rise in body temperature. Users can then use a traditional thermometer to accurately measure their temperature.

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If the Apple Watch Pro comes with a 47mm case, its diagonal size could be 1.99 inches.

Citing information from “reliable sources,” the report also claims that the Apple Watch Pro will have a completely flat display, while the existing Apple Watch display has slightly curved edges.

The flat design will improve the durability of the Apple Watch Pro, which Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reports will be a “rugged” model designed for intense activities like hiking and extreme sports.

In addition, the report says Apple is comparing the watch to the iPhone X, the first-generation Apple Watch and Apple Music as the “one more thing” – the final surprise of the event.

Other expected features of the Apple Watch Pro include a titanium case, longer battery life, an extended low-power mode, an S8 chip and more.

Apple is expected to launch two Apple Watch Series 8, iPhone 14 / Pro series, and the new Apple Watch Pro at the event in the early hours of September 8, Beijing time. The Apple Watch Pro is expected to start at around $799 to $999.

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