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Noise-canceling Apple AirPods rumored to be released in 2019
Apple Inc. is reportedly working on upgrades to its wireless AirPods headphones, such as water proof and with a noise cancelation technology.
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Apple Inc. AirPod wireless headphones. (Bloomberg/David Paul Morris)
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pple is reportedly making a big upgrade to its headphone products, with rumors the company plans to release a new version of its wireless AirPod headphones, which are both waterproof and have noise cancellation technology, by 2019.
Bloomberg has also reported that the new wireless headphones will come with an over-ear model that is "studio quality" — according to people familiar with the matter.
Apple has announced that it will be working with Tymphany, a Primax electronics subsidiary, for the over-ear airpods. The company helps make consumer and professional audio systems, although it is not finalized and production has yet to begin.
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It is believed that the headphones will be more expensive than the current model, which can be bought for $159. With its rapidly increasing popularity since its debut in December 2016, Barclays Analysts has predicted that 30 million AirPod units will be sold in 2018.
Aside from the new AirPods, Apple will reportedly also release a new wireless chip that can support hands-free Siri activation and a new case for the earbuds with a wireless charging mat, rumored to be released sometime this year. (ely/wng)
