Apple Unveils AirPods 5 with Enhanced Active Noise Cancellation
Apple introduced the latest version of its wireless earbuds, the AirPods 5, featuring improved active noise cancellation (ANC), enhanced audio quality, and new Siri capabilities. The ANC technology in the AirPods 5 is said to reduce background noise by 50% more than previous models, positioning them as having 'the industry’s best' ANC according to Apple CEO John Ternus. The earbuds also include a volume control feature on the stem and improved Transparency mode for better environmental awareness. Adaptive Audio automatically adjusts between noise cancellation and transparency based on surroundings, while Conversation Awareness lowers media volume when users speak. Battery life has been extended with up to five hours of listening time per charge and 22 hours total in the case. Pricing starts at $129 for standard AirPods 5 or $149 for a version with wireless charging capabilities. Pre-orders are available now, with shipping beginning on September 18.
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