Apple Wireless Earbud A3532 Clears FCC Approval

Apple has received FCC authorization for a new wireless earbud model designated A3532. The approval, granted on 2026-09-09, covers original equipment in the 2.4 GHz band and signals that the hardware has cleared regulatory testing ahead of any public launch.

The FCC filing lists specific operating frequencies and power levels. The device operates across 2402-2480 MHz, 2404-2476 MHz, and again 2402-2480 MHz with output powers measured at 0.03815 W, 0.045 W, and 0.046 W respectively under Part 15 spread spectrum rules. All grants carry the same CCC notes.

The grantee is Apple Inc. with code BCG-A3532. Abhishek Rala is listed as the responsible party, technical contact, and non-technical contact with emails arala@apple.com and phone numbers 408-996-1010 and 650-703-8831.

Testing was performed by an accredited lab in California. Element Materials Technology in San Jose conducted the evaluations, with Nima Molaei serving as the primary contact. The test firm also acted through its Washington DC LLC arm to issue the TCB grant under FCC authority.

Multiple test reports were submitted on the approval date, including Bluetooth test reports, Bluetooth LE test report, Bluetooth HDR test reports, antenna gain report, and RF exposure test report along with its appendices covering plots, calibration certificates, tissue specifications, system validation, and probe verification. Attestation statements for covered list, US agent for service, and authorization letter were also filed on 2026-09-09.

Confidentiality and photo exhibits follow a delayed schedule. Short-term and long-term confidentiality requests were approved. Internal photographs, external photographs, test setup photographs, RF exposure test setup photographs, user guide, and block diagrams, schematics, antenna gain details, technical description, and tune-up procedure carry a metadata-only availability date of 2027-03-08.

The equipment class is listed as DSS — Part 15 Spread Spectrum Transmitter with composite device status marked as yes. No modular equipment, cognitive radio, or authorization waiver applies. The application purpose was original equipment, and the final action date across all related filings is 2026-09-09.

This FCC clearance for the BCG-A3532 wireless earbud was filed on 2026-09-09, the same day as the live Apple special event. No independent coverage of the filing is available yet.