https://www.cnet.com/news/apple-reportedly-releasing-new-airpods-as-soon-as-this-year/

AirPods could be getting an upgrade as early as this year.

The next AirPods will have an upgraded wireless chip designed by Apple for managing Bluetooth connections, sources familiar with the matter told Bloomberg. You'll also be able to rouse Siri by saying "Hey Siri," instead of physically tapping the AirPods.