An unannounced Apple Bluetooth headphone has appeared in FCC filings, signaling either a new AirPods or Beats device. The filing lists model number A3577 and describes the device as "Bluetooth over-ear headphones" with an integral battery, microphone, and antenna. Apple prepared the filing at its Cupertino headquarters, though most technical details remain confidential under a secrecy request.

The model number alone doesn't reveal whether this is an Apple or Beats product. Both product lines use the same "A####" naming convention—AirPods Max 2 carries A3454, while recent Beats devices like the Studio Pro used A2924 and the Powerbeats Pro 2 used A3157. This naming overlap makes it nearly impossible to identify the product line from the filing alone.

Given that Apple just released the AirPods Max 2, industry observers suspect this filing points to an upcoming Beats release. The current Beats headphone lineup consists of the Studio Pro (launched July 2023) and Solo 4 (launched April 2024), suggesting a refresh or new model may be on the horizon.