September 12, 2023
press release
Apple has introduced new AirPods Pro (2nd generation) with USB-C charging capability
iOS 17 brings new audio experiences to all AirPods Pro (2nd generation).
Cupertino, California Apple today announced AirPods Pro (2nd Generation) with MagSafe Charging (USB‑C), making the world-famous headphones even better. AirPods Pro (2nd generation) continue to improve personal audio by delivering incredible sound quality, double their predecessor’s active noise cancellation, advanced clarity mode, a more immersive spatial audio experience and wider eartip sizes for an even better fit. AirPods Pro (2nd generation) have been upgraded with USB-C charging capabilities, more dust resistance and Lossless Audio with Apple Vision Pro. With iOS 17, all AirPods Pro (2nd generation) can access new audio experiences such as Adaptive Audio and Conversation Awareness.1
AirPods Pro (2nd generation) with MagSafe Charging Case (USB-C) will be available to order from today, in stores from Friday 22 September.
Added comfort and durability
The new AirPods Pro are updated with a USB-C connector, so it’s easy to use a single cable to charge your Mac, iPad, AirPods, and iPhone 15 lineup. Users can charge AirPods directly with the iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max, which also comes with a USB-C connector.
It offers an improved IP54 rating for the headset and case as well as added dust resistance, so users can bring them on their favorite rugged adventures.
Introducing Lossless Audio with Apple Vision Pro
AirPods Pro (2nd Generation) with MagSafe Charging Case (USB‑C) enables Lossless Audio to deliver the perfect wireless solution with ultra-low latency Apple Vision Pro.2 The H2 chip in the latest AirPods Pro and Apple Vision Pro, combined with a wireless audio protocol, delivers powerful 20-bit, 48 kHz Lossless Audio with high audio latency.
When the Apple Vision Pro becomes available in the US early next year, customers can enjoy the industry’s most advanced wireless audio experience with the new AirPods Pro for exclusive entertainment, gaming, FaceTime calls and more.
New features with iOS 17
All AirPods Pro (2nd generation) get exciting features and capabilities with iOS 17, including:1
- Adaptive audio: This new listening mode dynamically adjusts the volume control based on the sound in the user’s environment by combining transparency mode and active noise cancellation. The cognitive experience enabled by advanced computational audio allows users to be aware of their surroundings, but distracting noises — such as group chitchat in the office, a vacuum at home, or the local coffee shop — are minimized.
- Understanding of conversation: When a user starts talking to someone nearby – whether they’re having a quick chat with a colleague or grabbing lunch at a cafe – conversational awareness can help reduce the volume of the content, improve the sound in front of the user, and reduce background noise.
- Personalized voiceUsing machine learning to understand environmental conditions and audio preferences, Personalized Audio adjusts users’ listening experience based on their preferences over time.
Better for the environment
The new AirPods Pro are designed with many materials and features to reduce their impact on the environment, including using 100 percent recycled rare earth elements in all magnets and 100 percent recycled gold in many printed circuit boards. The case also uses 100 percent recycled tin in the main logic board socket and 100 percent recycled aluminum in the hinge. AirPods Pro (2nd generation) is free of potentially harmful substances such as mercury, BFRs, PVC and beryllium. The redesigned packaging does away with the outer plastic wrap, and 90 percent or more of the packaging is made using fiber-based materials, which Apple introduced in 2015. It brings it closer to its goal of eliminating plastic from packaging entirely by 2025.
Today, Apple is carbon neutral for its global corporate operations, and by 2030, it plans to be 100 percent carbon neutral throughout its manufacturing supply chain and all product life cycles. This means that every Apple device sold has a net-zero climate impact during physical manufacturing, assembly, shipping, customer use, charging, recycling and material recovery.
Pricing and availability
- AirPods Pro (2nd generation) with MagSafe Charging Case (USB-C) is available for that. 249 dollars (US) from apple.com/store and via the Apple Store app in the US and more than 30 countries and regions starting Friday, September 22.
- EarPods (USB-C) are available to order today. $19 (US) from apple.com/store and through the Apple Store app in the US and more than 30 countries and regions.
- Customers can personalize AirPods Pro with a mix of emoji, names, initials and numbers exclusively at the Apple Store online.
- New subscribers can get six months of Apple Music for free with the purchase of any AirPods, AirPods Pro or AirPods Max. See apple.com/promo for details.
- For full feature functionality, use AirPods Pro (2nd generation) with MagSafe Charging Case (USB‑C) with an Apple device running the latest operating system software.
About Apple Apple revolutionized personal technology when it introduced the Macintosh in 1984. Today, Apple leads the world in innovation with the iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch and Apple TV. Apple’s five software platforms – iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS and tvOS – deliver seamless experiences across all Apple devices and empower people with new services including the App Store, Apple Music, Apple Pay and iCloud. Apple’s more than 100,000 employees are committed to making the best products on earth and leaving the world a better place than we found it.
- For AirPods Pro (2nd generation) models with MagSafe Charging Case (USB-C) and AirPods Pro (2nd generation) models with Lightning Charger.
- Lossless Audio only works when connected to Apple Vision Pro. Availability varies by region.
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