While the 14- and 16-inch MacBook Pros dominate headlines from Apple's 'Unleashed' event, the third-generation AirPods are stealing the spotlight. Announced today, these true wireless earbuds launch on October 26 for $179, with Apple dropping the entry-level AirPods 2 price to $129.
Echoing the sleek design of AirPods Pro, the third-gen AirPods feature a larger charging case and shorter stems for the first time since 2016. They include Adaptive EQ for personalized sound, an intuitive force sensor for controls, head-tracking like AirPods Pro and AirPods Max, and Spatial Audio for immersive listening on Apple TV+, Disney+, and more.
New additions include sweat and water resistance, MagSafe compatibility, and improved battery life—up to 6 hours standalone or 30 hours with the case. Our team plans hands-on testing soon to verify these claims.
Available in one configuration for $179—$20 less than the 2019 second-gen with wireless charging—this model skips the non-wireless option.
Pre-orders are live now at the Apple Store, with shipping starting Tuesday, October 26.
