Whether you're interested in the regular AirPods or the in-ear AirPods Pro, we all agree that it's time for an upgrade.

There is news on the AirPods3 front, and new leaked images suggest they will take some inspiration from the AirPods Pro design.

In fact, if these images from 52audio are to be believed, the AirPods 3 may ditch the traditional EarPods-inspired design and adopt the silicone-tip-in-ear design of the AirPods Pro.

As you can see, the image shows the internal parts of the wireless charging case and the top of the actual AirPods earphones. Not surprisingly, it looks a lot like the AirPods Pro, with space for silicone ear tips and a rounded design that surpasses the standard AirPods.

The question of why Apple would abandon the standard AirPods design that we have used since the days of wired EarPods would be obvious. When we reviewed the AirPods Pro, we noted its comfort. [But what this means for the AirPods 3 feature set is not entirely clear. A more comfortable fit is one thing, but it seems likely that Apple will hold back on features to make the AirPods Pro 2 more attractive when it releases it.

However, the authenticity of the photos will always be questionable, especially since there are counterfeit AirPods on the market. This design, however, confirms Bloomberg's recent rumors about the AirPods 3. That is, Apple will opt for a more AirPods Pro-inspired design, a shorter stem, and improved battery life. We can all agree that these are all good things.

Now we just need to know when they will be announced. Unfortunately, it has been reported that the AirPods 3 will not be available this year. Thankfully, the AirPods 3 should appear in the first half of 2021, so we won't have to wait as long as the AirPods Pro 2.