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

It is expected that Apple will add water-resistance along with the introduction of its upcoming Bluetooth W2 chip for more reliable connection in AirPods 2. Apple is working on the next-generation AirPods that will come with noise cancellation and see the light of day in 2019, media reported. “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.