AirPods 5 Bring Better Noise Cancellation | Tech News

0:00On September 9th, alright, let's talk about the latest drop from Apple, the AirPods 5. They're rolling out two new models, and the big headline is, Best in Class Open Ear Active Noise Cancelation. This means they're claiming to block out more noise than anything else out there in that open-ear style. They've also tweaked the acoustic design for better sound overall. Now, one of these new AirPods 5 models is getting some on-stem controls, which is the first for their open-ear buds. You can swipe to adjust volume, which is pretty convenient. Plus, they're pushing the battery life to five hours on a single charge, an hour more than the previous generation when you're using that noise. Cancelation. And good news for the wireless charging fans, the case now supports Qi and Apple Watch Chargers. This update builds on the AirPods 4, which were already pretty solid with their ANC. Remember, the AirPods 4 were the first to offer active noise cancellation in that open-ear design, and they did a decent job with ambient sound. It's interesting to see them push that

1:01further with the new generation, especially with the focus on improved noise reduction. According to Apple, the new acoustic architecture and adaptive ANC mean 50% better noise reduction compared to the AirPods 4. The base model AirPods 5 are going for $129, and the version with the wireless charging case and improved battery is $149. Both are set to drop on September 18th. So, it looks like Apple is really trying to refine that open-ear experience, making it quieter and more intuitive. They're definitely aiming to keep their earbuds at the top of the game with these upgrades. This has been Tech News today, Powered by AI. I'm Corey with the story.