FCC filing confirms more Apple headphones on the way
An FCC filing has revealed that Apple is testing a new pair of Bluetooth over-ear headphones, likely under the Beats brand. The product, identified by the model number A3577, has not yet been officially announced or given a release date. Speculation suggests that these headphones could be an update to an existing Beats product rather than a new AirPods Max model.
- ▪The FCC filing lists a pair of unreleased Apple over-ear headphones.
- ▪The product is identified by the model number A3577 and an FCC ID of BCGA3577.
- ▪There are no confirmed details about the launch date, but it is speculated to be sometime in 2026.
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News FCC filing confirms more Apple headphones on the way Malcolm Owen 0 e-mail BlueSky Mastodon X Facebook Reddit Sat May 23 2026, 08:17 AM EDT · 2 minute read Beats Solo4 Rumor Score 🤯 Likely An FCC filing lists a pair of unreleased Apple over-ear headphones as on the way, but it's more likely to be a Beats product than an AirPods Max stablemate. Occasionally, unannounced Apple products surface through regulatory filings as they undergo testing and other necessary tasks before going on sale. While these filings can often provide a lot of clues about what Apple has planned, they can sometimes raise more questions than answers.
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