According to the Japanese media Nikkei Asia large-scale production of the third generation of AirPods will be launched in August, along with the new iPhone 13, as well as new MacBook Pro.
AirPods 3 = AirPods Pro - active noise reduction?
All these products will be launched before the end of the year and the AirPods 3 could be announced at the same time as the iPhone 13 in September. According to the latest rumors, the AirPods 3 are said to be similar in appearance to the AirPods Pro, with shorter stems and silicone tips. However, they would lack the advanced technologies of the Pro model such as active noise reduction. New AirPods Pro are expected to arrive at the end of 2022.