Tag: AirPods studio

  • Over-ear AirPods Max released for $549 with noise cancellation and more

    Over-ear AirPods Max released for $549 with noise cancellation and more

    The news: Apple just released the highly-anticipated over-ear version of AirPods early Tuesday morning.

    • AirPods Max feature a retro design and come in 5 colors: green, red, blue, black and white
    • Major features: Adaptive EQ, Active Noise Cancellation (ANC), Transparency mode, spatial audio and 20 hours of battery life
    • A special carrying case is also included (see below)
    • The new AirPods retail for a whopping $550, and will be available on December 15

    Our take: These are the high-end headphones we have been waiting for! And previewed yesterday.

  • Exclusive: Apple plans imminent launch of new high-end headphones

    Exclusive: Apple plans imminent launch of new high-end headphones

    The exclusive: Apple is gearing up to release their first pair of Apple-branded over-ear headphones, according to multiple sources familiar with the matter who request to remain anonymous.

    • The over-ear headphones, likely to tout AirPods branding, may launch as soon as tomorrow…but Apple’s plans are historically fluid and subject to change
    • Fan-favorite features will be included: Premium sound quality, auto play/pause when putting on the headphones or taking them off, instant pairing with your devices and noise cancellation are coming
    • Previous rumors suggest the product may be coined “AirPods Studio” and could start at $349

    Our take: AppleTrack looks forward to seeing these new headphones unveiled very soon. Also…we wouldn’t expect an update to the Apple TV this year.

  • AirPods Studio icon appears in first iOS 14.3 beta

    AirPods Studio icon appears in first iOS 14.3 beta

    The news: A closer look at the design of AirPods Studio has been discovered in iOS 14.3 by 9to5Mac (77.2% accurate).

    • The image lines up with what the rumors have suggested: a headband connected to earpads by metal arms
    • AirPods Studio aren’t coming out until March of 2021, according to Jon Prosser (82.4% accurate)

    Our take: Honestly, these look a bit odd. Maybe it’s just the shading and such in the icon, but they look a bit cartoon-esque to me.

  • ‘Luxury’ AirPods Studio may cost $599, not coming next week

    ‘Luxury’ AirPods Studio may cost $599, not coming next week

    The rumor: Apple’s upcoming over-ear headphones will have an emphasis on the high-end, according to Jon Prosser (74.5% accurate).

    • There will be two variants:
      • Luxury: made of leather/metal for $599
      • Sport: made of cheaper materials for $349
    • According to Prosser, AriPods Studio will not be debuting at next week’s event

    Our take: So $599 for headphones is insane. I’m not saying there’s not a market for them or that no one will buy them, but these will be in the same price-tier as some of the highest-end headphones in the world. Fascinated to see how these $599 AirPods will be marketed.

  • Apple plans third special event for November 2020

    Apple plans third special event for November 2020

    The rumor: In addition to events in September and October, Apple is also preparing to host a third product unveil in November, according to Jon Prosser (74.5% accurate), L0vetodream (88.7% accurate) and Mark Gurman (87.8% accurate).

    • Apple Watch, iPad, iPhone and AirTag updates will all be complete by the end of October, leaving November wide-open for the following products:
    • With the median average accuracy of all 3 sources being 83.6%, the probability of this third Fall event is highly likely

    Our take: A triple-event Fall series would be a fever dream in any other reality than the one we’re living in right now. With in-person gatherings not being a real possibility and Apple showing us in September that an event can be centered around 2-3 new products, this feels like the perfect cap to end Apple event season.

  • AirPods Studio announcement may be ‘imminent’

    AirPods Studio announcement may be ‘imminent’

    The rumor: The next major addition to the AirPods lineup is just around the corner, according to Jon Prosser (74.5% accurate).

    • With mass production ending later in October, a release is said to be ‘imminent’
    • Apple is holding a special event next week on October 13
    • AirPods Studio are said to feature neck detection, reversibility, Siri and more

    Our take: These headphones have been rumored to be coming soon for well over two years now. This time, it seems like soon might actually be happening.

  • Purported AirPods Studio images and video surface

    Purported AirPods Studio images and video surface

    The leak: Ahead of a rumored release later this year, our first ever hands-on images of AirPods Studio have leaked from Fudge (66.7% accurate).

    • Apparently this is the ‘sport’ version, with a more breathable, mesh head pad
    • The headphones pictured here closely match descriptions of what other sources have described

    Our take: Something tells me that these images are legitimate. Yes, they do look a bit odd. But I think retro is what Apple is going for with these. And I kind of dig it.

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