{"id":199908,"date":"2026-05-26T15:44:03","date_gmt":"2026-05-26T19:44:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/midatlanticconsulting.com\/blog\/?p=199908"},"modified":"2026-05-26T15:44:03","modified_gmt":"2026-05-26T19:44:03","slug":"apples-fcc-filing-hints-at-new-over-ear-headphones","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/midatlanticconsulting.com\/blog\/2026\/05\/apples-fcc-filing-hints-at-new-over-ear-headphones\/","title":{"rendered":"Apple\u2019s FCC filing hints at new over-ear headphones"},"content":{"rendered":"<br \/>\n<figure id=\"attachment_264460\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-264460\" style=\"width: 660px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/macdailynews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/230719_beats_studio_pro.png?ssl=1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/macdailynews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/230719_beats_studio_pro.png?resize=640%2C270ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"270\" class=\"size-full wp-image-264460\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<p>Apple appears to be gearing up for a refresh of its popular Beats lineup. A new Federal Communications Commission (FCC) filing has revealed an unreleased \u201cBluetooth over-ear headphones\u201d device, sparking speculation that the long-awaited  2 could be on the horizon.<\/p>\n<p>The filing, spotted by X user Aaron (@aaronp613), lists model number A3577 and includes basic details like an antenna, battery, and microphone. Apple has requested confidentiality, so detailed specs, design renders, or exact features remain under wraps for now.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s the key X post that broke the news:<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">The FCC has just leaked an upcoming Apple product<\/p>\n<p>A3577 \u2013 &#8220;Bluetooth over-ear headphones&#8221; was just spotted in the FCC database <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/41yRWnodOM\">pic.twitter.com\/41yRWnodOM<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Aaron (@aaronp613) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/aaronp613\/status\/2057966702101434606?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 22, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 The current  launched in 2023, making a refresh timely.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 AirPods Max 2 already carries a different FCC ID (A3454), ruling it out as the mystery device.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Beats products often receive quieter updates via press releases rather than major events, fitting this low-key FCC appearance.<\/p>\n<p>While we don\u2019t yet know specifics like improved ANC, battery life, spatial audio enhancements, or design tweaks, this filing suggests Apple is preparing a more affordable over-ear option alongside its premium AirPods Max lineup. The confidentiality period will lift in the coming months, potentially revealing more details soon.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>\u200e <\/p>\n<p><\/a>.<\/p>\n<div id=\"macdailynews-789707633\" class=\"macdailynews-after-content macdailynews-entity-placement macdailynews-target macdailynews-target\" data-macdailynews-trackid=\"221186\" data-macdailynews-trackbid=\"1\"><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-9654279268749293\" data-ad-slot=\"3250525581\" data-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"false\"><\/ins>  <\/div>\n<p>Source link: https:\/\/macdailynews.com\/2026\/05\/26\/apples-fcc-filing-hints-at-new-over-ear-headphones\/<\/p>\n <!-- Easy AdSense Pro: WP is not in the loop.  -->\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Apple appears to be gearing up for a refresh of its popular Beats lineup. A new Federal Communications Commission (FCC) filing has revealed an unreleased \u201cBluetooth over-ear headphones\u201d device, sparking speculation that the long-awaited 2 could be on the horizon. 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