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Apple shows off AirPods 5 with improved active noise cancellation
TechCrunch • • technology
Key Points:
- Apple unveiled the AirPods 5, featuring improved audio, 50% stronger active noise cancellation, and enhanced Siri and Apple Intelligence capabilities.
- The new earbuds include volume control on the stem, allowing users to adjust volume by swiping, a feature previously exclusive to AirPods Pro.
- AirPods 5 support hands-free Siri with improved contextual understanding, enabling more personalized and relevant responses through iOS 27's upcoming beta.
- Transparency mode and Adaptive Audio have been enhanced for more natural sound and automatic balancing between noise cancellation and ambient sound.
- The earbuds offer up to five hours of listening with active noise cancellation, extendable to 22 hours with the charging case, and start at $129 with pre-orders available now ahead of a September 18 release.
