AirPods, the World’s Most Popular Wireless Headphones, are Getting Even Better
March 20 2019 - 7:30AM
Business Wire
New AirPods are Powered by the New H1 Chip and Feature 50
Percent More Talk Time, Hands-Free “Hey Siri” and the Option of a
Wireless Charging Case
Apple® today announced new AirPods®, the second generation of
the world’s most popular wireless headphones. AirPods
revolutionized the wireless audio experience with a breakthrough
design and the new AirPods build on the magical experience
customers love. The new Apple-designed H1 chip, developed
specifically for headphones, delivers performance efficiencies,
faster connect times, more talk time and the convenience of
hands-free “Hey Siri.” AirPods come with either a standard charging
case or a new Wireless Charging Case for convenient charging at
home and on the go. The new AirPods and AirPods with Wireless
Charging Case are available to order on apple.com and the Apple
Store® app starting today, and in Apple Stores beginning next
week.
“AirPods delivered a magical wireless experience and have become
one of the most beloved products we’ve ever made. They connect
easily with all of your devices, and provide crystal clear sound
and intuitive, innovative control of your music and audio,” said
Phil Schiller, Apple’s senior vice president of Worldwide
Marketing. “The world’s best wireless headphones just got even
better with the new AirPods. They are powered by the new
Apple-designed H1 chip which brings an extra hour of talk time,
faster connections, hands-free ‘Hey Siri’ and the convenience of a
new wireless battery case.”
The new Apple-designed H1 chip features custom audio
architecture to create a revolutionary audio experience and
improved synchronization. H1 allows AirPods to deliver up to 50
percent more talk time compared to first generation AirPods.
Switching between devices while listening to music on iPhone®,
Apple Watch® or iPad® is more seamless than ever with two times
faster connect times. For the first time, AirPods now feature the
convenience of "Hey Siri” making it easier to change songs, make a
call, adjust the volume or get directions simply by saying, “Hey
Siri.”
The new AirPods come with either the standard charging case or
the new Wireless Charging Case. Each case holds additional charges
for more than 24 hours of total listening time, ensuring AirPods
are charged and ready to go whenever you are. The Wireless Charging
Case is designed to offer the freedom of wireless charging with
Qi-compatible charging solutions. An LED light indicator located on
the front of the case conveniently shows the charge status with
just a glance. Existing AirPods customers can purchase the
standalone Wireless Charging Case.
Pricing and Availability
- AirPods with standard charging case
will be available for $159 (US) and are available to order on
apple.com and the Apple Store app starting today, and in Apple
Stores starting next week.
- AirPods with Wireless Charging Case
will be available for $199 (US) and are available to order on
apple.com and the Apple Store app starting today, and in Apple
Stores starting next week.
- Customers can order the standalone
Wireless Charging Case for $79 (US) on apple.com and the Apple
Store app starting today, and in Apple Stores starting next
week.
- New for AirPods, customers can add a
personal engraving to the AirPods with standard charging case and
AirPods with Wireless Charging Case for free during checkout on
apple.com and the Apple Store app.
Apple revolutionized personal technology with the introduction
of the Macintosh in 1984. Today, Apple leads the world in
innovation with iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch and Apple TV.
Apple’s four software platforms — iOS, macOS, watchOS and tvOS —
provide seamless experiences across all Apple devices and empower
people with breakthrough services including the App Store, Apple
Music, Apple Pay and iCloud. Apple’s more than 100,000 employees
are dedicated to making the best products on earth, and to leaving
the world better than we found it.
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