https://wccftech.com/airpods-3-mass-production-starts-q3-2021/

It is possible that Apple’s AirPods 3 are not available for customers in the first half of 2021, according to the latest report. Apparently, mass production of the third-generation wireless earbuds will start from the third quarter of this year, meaning that you will likely be able to purchase them much later.

According to a note from Ming-Chi Kuo that was spotted by MacRumors, mass production of the AirPods 3 will start in the second half. Previously, the TF International Securities analyst mentioned back in November 2020 that the AirPods 3 launch would happen in the first half of 2021. We are not sure what prompted this prediction change, but we are unsure about the official announcement now.