New Apple A3577 Over-Ear Headphones Discovered In FCC Filing

InnovationConsumer TechNew Apple A3577 Over-Ear Headphones Discovered In FCC FilingByDavid Phelan,Senior Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about lifestyle techFollow AuthorMay 24, 2026, 11:00am EDTSummaryAn FCC database filing has revealed a new Apple product: over-ear Bluetooth headphones, model A3577. This discovery, noted by MacRumors analyst Aaron Perris, suggests an entirely new device, as its model number differs from existing Apple headphones. While details remain confidential, experts believe it's unlikely to be new AirPods Max, given their recent announcement. Instead, analysts like Max Weinbach speculate the filing points to an update for Apple's Beats brand, possibly new Beats Studio Pro headphones, which are due for a refresh. The timing of the release is uncertain, but could align with previous Beats launches in July. Rumors of camera-equipped AirPods Pro also raise questions about potential advanced features for these new over-ear devices.Show More Apple AirPods Max 2 - are new Apple headphones coming soon?AppleA new FCC database filing has revealed something unexpected: a pair of Apple over-ear headphones are on their way. What could they be and when will they arrive?ForbesSony Launches Reon Pocket Pro Plus Wearable Air Conditioner In Time For Summer HeatwavesBy David PhelanNew Apple Model A3577 Spotted In Regulatory DatabaseThe first inkling that something was going to happen came from Aaron Perris, an analyst at MacRumors. In a post on X, Perris revealed what he knew. “The FCC has just leaked an upcoming Apple product A3577 — ‘Bluetooth over-ear headphones’ was just spotted in the FCC database,” Perris said.I’m not sure I’d have called it a leak, but each to their own. It’s regular practice for the FCC to describe products before they’ve been officially announced, and many of the details of this product are kept confidential, at Apple’s request.Are New AirPods Headphones Coming?So, wh...