Apple is working on AirPods 2 with improved noise cancelling and hands-free mode: Report

Apple is working on the next-generation AirPods that will come with noise cancellation and see the light of day in 2019, media reported. [caption id=“attachment_2995608” align=“alignleft” width=“380”] AirPods. Reuters[/caption] “Feature-wise, the second iteration of AirPods will reportedly include noise cancellation features and the introduction of a new W2 chip,” BGR reported late on Friday. The next iteration of AirPods are expected to be water-resistant and could feature hands-free support for “Hey Siri”. The noise-cancelling improvements are referred to as using physical analogue methods rather than active noise cancellation using electronics as seen in the latest “Beats Studio” headphones, according to 9to5Mac.com. The Cupertino-headquartered giant will continue to increase production of the wireless earphones, Barclays’ analysts suggested. The HomePod is also expected to get updated later this year and the flagship $349 HomePod could be **joined by a cheaper model** . The original AirPods debuted in December 2016 but the release date for a second iteration remains largely unclear.