Apple's AirPods Studio over-ear headphones could be ready for launch this summer, if recent manufacturing reports are any indication

According to The Information, Apple will manufacture the AirPods Studio in Vietnam, marking the first time the Cupertino tech giant has assembled a brand new product in Vietnam Apple products are typically manufactured in China, with the Vietnam factory serving as support for older models, but trade friction between Washington and Beijing has prompted the company to change locations, according to The Information

The new headphones will reportedly ship from Vietnam to Apple between June and July, which means the AirPods Studio could be ready for a late summer launch ahead of the iPhone 12 and Apple Watch 6, which are expected to be announced in the fall This means that the AirPods Studio could be gearing up for a late summer launch ahead of the iPhone 12 and Apple Watch 6, which are expected to be announced in the fall This is in line with an earlier prediction by reliable Apple oracle Ming-Chi Kuo (via MacRumors), who last month claimed that Apple's over-the-ear headphones would be in mass production in mid-2020

This timeline is also consistent with recent Twitter comments by prominent Apple leaker Jon Prosser, who claimed in early April that the new headphones were "aiming for WWDC" Apple's online developer conference kicks off on June 22, which may be the first day we see the AirPods Studio

According to previous leaks and rumors, the AirPods Studio will be a noise-canceling headphone comparable to popular headphones like the Bose 700 and Sony WH-1000xM3 The headphones are expected to cost around $349 and may include features such as head detection that automatically pauses playback when the headphones are put down, a custom equalizer, and interchangeable ear cups for both fitness and leisure use

With this price and feature set, the AirPods Studio could be a serious contender for the title of best noise-canceling headphones; more details on the AirPods should be announced in a few weeks, so stay tuned