Apple unveiled its AirPods 5 on Wednesday, adding stronger active noise cancellation, new stem volume controls and expanded Siri and Apple Intelligence features.. The earbuds start at $129, while a version with a Wireless Charging Case costs $149. Preorders opened immediately after the event, and shipments are scheduled to begin on Sept.
18.. Apple said AirPods 5 reduce background noise by 50% more than the previous generation. The company described the feature as offering “the industry’s best” active noise cancellation..
Chief Executive John Ternus said active noise cancellation is now standard across the AirPods lineup. “We’re thrilled that with AirPods 5, active noise cancelation is now standard across our entire AirPods lineup,” he said during the event.. Apple also added volume controls to the stem, a feature previously limited to AirPods Pro.
Users can swipe up or down on the stem to adjust volume without using an iPhone.. AirPods 5 include hands-free Siri and Apple Intelligence features through the H2 chip. Users can ask questions, get directions, find information or perform actions without picking up their phone..
Apple said an updated Siri will roll out in beta with iOS 27. The assistant is designed to use personal context from messages, emails, photos and other apps to return more relevant responses and complete tasks.. Apple said Siri could, for example, find a restaurant mentioned in an email or play a song recommended in a message.
The company also updated Transparency mode so users can hear nearby voices and sounds more naturally.. Adaptive Audio can automatically balance noise cancellation and Transparency mode based on the environment. Conversation Awareness can lower media volume when the user starts speaking..
AirPods 5 offer up to five hours of listening time on a single charge with active noise cancellation enabled. The charging case extends total listening time to 22 hours with active noise cancellation turned on.. Featured image credit.
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