Apple could launch AirPods “Lite” with cheaper pricing in 2023.

AirPods shipments are expected to drop from 73 million units in 2022 to 63 million in 2023, according to Jeff Pu, an analyst at Haitong Intl Tech Research.

Apple could offer a cheaper and more accessible version of its earbuds in order to compete with manufacturers such as Samsung, Huawei and Xiaomi.

The new AirPods Lite could cost less than $129. They wouldn't have features like active noise cancellation, spatial audio or MagSafe charging...