The Short Version
An FCC filing from May 5, 2026 reveals Apple testing unreleased Bluetooth over-ear headphones, model A3577, likely a Beats refresh.
An FCC filing dated May 5, 2026 shows Apple testing unreleased Bluetooth over-ear headphones under model number A3577. No rumors preceded this filing, which points toward a Beats refresh rather than a new AirPods Max. Apple's premium headphones have not seen a meaningful update in years, so the quieter Beats line is the more likely home for whatever this turns out to be.