The upcoming Beats headphones from Apple have surfaced in leaks, and I have an indication of which product they are associated with.
Several retailers inadvertently revealed nearly all details about Apple's upcoming Beats headphones.
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Consumers in the UK and US can already view pricing and color options, thanks to a recent leak from multiple retailers (via Macworld). What intrigues me most is not the headphones themselves, but their design and how they could seamlessly complement another Apple product.
So, what exactly leaked this time?
The headphones, dubbed Beats 360, first appeared on Amazon U.K. and were later spotted on Apcom Slovakia and Misco, both of which have since removed their listings. A Reddit user named HappyMcPe shared over six photos upon discovering the listing, along with possible model numbers.
The rumored Beats 360 differs significantly from the current Studio Pro and Solo 4 models. It may include a detachable padded section on the underside of the headband, along with more open mesh design across the earcups.
If you think you've seen them before, you're not mistaken. The same design was previously seen this summer, worn by footballer Lamine Yamal in Instagram photos that closely resemble the recently leaked headphones.
What details do we have about pricing and specifications?
So far, six colors have been identified: Sky, Black, Navy, Cloud, Pink, and Volt, surpassing the four colors available for Studio Pro and the three for Solo 4. Some of these shades may remind you of the vivid colors found on the MacBook Neo, particularly the pink, neon, and navy options.
In terms of pricing, the headphones were listed at £331.99 in the UK and $299 in a different US storefront.
According to the leaked product pages, specifications include noise cancellation rated up to 1.75 times more effective than Studio Pro, personalized spatial audio with head tracking, an AI-trained beam-forming microphone system for calls, all-day battery life with active noise cancellation, and IPX4 water and sweat resistance. The listings have yet to mention an Apple chip, but that could change as further information becomes available.
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The upcoming Beats headphones from Apple have surfaced in leaks, and I have an indication of which product they are associated with.
The Beats 360 headphones have been fully unveiled on various retail websites, revealing pricing, six new color options, and specification details.