Apple is set to release new Beats headphones, and FC Barcelona star Lamine Yamal is already seen wearing them.

      Beats' upcoming over-ear headphones were first identified in an FCC database and later seen on Lamine Yamal's head at Spain's World Cup training camp, in a pink shade.

      Although Beats has not officially announced the new over-ear headphones, nor has Apple, the unveiling occurred when the 18-year-old Barcelona forward arrived at the training camp. Lamine Yamal shared images and a video on Instagram, which received over 1.8 million likes, displaying him entering the camp with a pair of unreleased pink Beats headphones.

      Where did these headphones originate?

      The headphones were somewhat anticipated. Just a week prior to Yamal’s Instagram post, a new model of over-ear headphones had been logged in the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) database. This filing is mandatory for any wireless device before it can be sold in the United States. MacRumors had already indicated they were likely a Beats product, and Yamal's sighting confirmed this.

      What do the headphones look like?

      In my view, these don't resemble the Beats Studio Pro. The design is notably different. The ear cups have a flatter outer shape, and the headband features a tubular telescoping arm design, contrasting with the wider, flatter arms found on the Studio Pro.

      It remains unconfirmed whether this is a next-gen Studio Pro marketed under a new name or an entirely new product line. The pink colorway that Yamal was wearing is the only confirmed color so far.

      There is no announcement yet regarding a launch timeline, but the FCC approval and early exposure to prominent influencers ahead of the World Cup indicate that a release is likely imminent.

      Beats often provides unreleased products to athletes and musicians prior to major sporting events as a deliberate marketing strategy. The timing with the World Cup is likely intentional. Notably, the FCC filing occurred first, suggesting the product was already in the regulatory approval stage when Yamal shared his post.

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