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`All-New Design Features Active Noise Cancellation for
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`AirPods Pro bring Active Noise Cancellation with superior sound to the AirPods family.
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`Cupertino, California — Apple today announced AirPods Pro, an
`exciting addition to the AirPods family that features Active Noise
`Cancellation and superior, immersive sound in an all-new lightweight,
`in-ear design. AirPods Pro are available to order on apple.com and the
`Apple Store app starting today and in stores beginning Wednesday,
`October 30.
`“AirPods are the best-selling headphones in the world. The one-tap
`setup experience, incredible sound and iconic design have made them
`a beloved Apple product, and with AirPods Pro, weʼre taking the magic
`even further,” said Phil Schiller, Appleʼs senior vice president of
`Worldwide Marketing. “The new in-ear AirPods Pro sound amazing
`with Adaptive EQ, fit comfortably with flexible ear tips and have
`innovative Active Noise Cancellation and Transparency mode. We
`think customers are going to love this new addition to the AirPods
`family.”
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`The comfort and fit of AirPods Pro feel natural whether listening to music with Active Noise
`Cancellation turned on or having a face-to-face conversation while in Transparency mode.
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`AirPods Pro join the existing AirPods line in delivering an unparalleled
`wireless audio experience. Each model uses advanced technology to
`reinvent how people listen to music, make phone calls, enjoy TV
`shows and movies, play games and interact with Siri. The magical
`setup experience customers love with todayʼs AirPods extends to
`AirPods Pro. By opening the charging case near an iOS or iPadOS
`device and giving it a simple tap, AirPods Pro are immediately paired to
`all the devices signed into a userʼs iCloud account, including iPhone,
`iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Apple TV and iPod touch.
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`All-New Design
`AirPods revolutionized the wireless audio experience with a
`breakthrough design, and now AirPods Pro take it even further with a
`new class of lightweight, in-ear headphones engineered for comfort
`and fit. Each earbud comes with three different sizes of soft, flexible
`silicone ear tips that conform to the contours of each individual ear,
`providing both a comfortable fit and a superior seal — a critical factor
`in delivering immersive sound. To further maximize comfort, AirPods
`Pro use an innovative vent system to equalize pressure, minimizing the
`discomfort common in other in-ear designs. AirPods Pro are sweat-
`and water-resistant, making them perfect for active lifestyles.1
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`AirPods Pro bring the magic of AirPods to an all-new lightweight, in-ear design.
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`Active Noise Cancellation
`Active Noise Cancellation on AirPods Pro uses two microphones
`combined with advanced software to continuously adapt to each
`individual ear and headphone fit. This removes background noise to
`provide a uniquely customized, superior noise-canceling experience
`that allows a user to focus on what theyʼre listening to — whether itʼs a
`favorite song or a phone conversation.
`The first microphone is outward-facing and detects external sound to
`analyze environmental noise. AirPods Pro then create an equivalent
`anti-noise that cancels out background noise before it reaches the
`listenerʼs ear. A second inward-facing microphone listens toward the
`ear, and AirPods Pro cancel remaining noise detected by the
`microphone. Noise cancellation continuously adapts the sound signal
`200 times per second.
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`Immersive Sound
`AirPods Pro deliver superior sound quality with Adaptive EQ, which
`automatically tunes the low- and mid-frequencies of the music to the
`shape of an individualʼs ear — resulting in a rich, immersive listening
`experience. A custom high dynamic range amplifier produces pure,
`incredibly clear sound while also extending battery life, and powers a
`custom high-excursion, low-distortion speaker driver designed to
`optimize audio quality and remove background noise. The driver
`provides consistent, rich bass down to 20Hz and detailed mid- and
`high-frequency audio.
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`AirPods Pro are packed with audio innovation to deliver superior sound and an immersive
`noise-canceling experience.
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`Transparency Mode
`Transparency mode provides users with the option to simultaneously
`listen to music while still hearing the environment around them,
`whether thatʼs to hear traffic while out for a run or an important train
`announcement during the morning commute. Using the pressure-
`equalizing vent system and advanced software that leaves just the
`right amount of noise cancellation active, Transparency mode ensures
`that a userʼs own voice sounds natural while audio continues to play
`perfectly.
`Switching between Active Noise Cancellation and Transparency
`modes is simple and can be done directly on AirPods Pro using a new,
`innovative force sensor on the stem. The force sensor also makes it
`easy to play, pause or skip tracks, and answer or hang up phone calls.
`Users can also press on the volume slider in Control Center on iPhone
`and iPad to control settings, or on Apple Watch by tapping on the
`AirPlay icon while music is playing.
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`A quick tap on the volume slider in Control Center makes it easy to switch between Active
`Noise Cancellation and Transparency modes.
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`Performance and Battery Life 
`The size and performance of AirPods Pro are made possible by a
`revolutionary system-in-package (SiP) design with the Apple-
`designed H1 chip at its core. The H1 features 10 audio cores and
`powers everything from sound to Siri. The extremely low audio
`processing latency of H1 enables real-time noise cancellation, delivers
`high-quality sound using adaptive technology and responds to hands-
`free “Hey Siri” requests — all at once.
`AirPods Pro feature the same great battery life as AirPods with up to
`five hours of listening time. In Active Noise Cancellation mode, AirPods
`Pro deliver up to four and a half hours of listening time and up to three
`and a half hours of talk time on a single charge. Through additional
`charges from the Wireless Charging Case, AirPods Pro deliver over 24
`hours of listening time or over 18 hours of talk time. Charging is as
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`simple as placing the AirPods case on a Qi-certified charging mat or
`using the Lightning port while on the go.
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`The size and performance of AirPods Pro are made possible by Appleʼs innovative system-
`in-package (SiP) design, featuring the H1 chip that powers everything from sound to Siri.
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`Additional Features
`The Ear Tip Fit Test helps ensure users get the best audio
`experience from AirPods Pro by testing the quality of the seal and
`identifying the best ear tip size for them. After placing AirPods Pro in
`each ear, advanced algorithms work together with the microphones
`in each AirPod to measure the sound level in the ear and compare it
`to what is coming from the speaker driver. In just seconds, the
`algorithm detects whether the ear tip is the right size and has a
`good fit, or should be adjusted to create a better seal.
`Voice-activated Siri uses the H1 chip to enable hands-free “Hey
`Siri” to play a song, increase the volume, make a call or get
`directions. 
`Audio Sharing makes it easy to listen to the same song or watch
`the same movie with a friend by simply bringing a second pair of
`AirPods close to iPhone or iPad.
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`Announce Messages automatically and conveniently speaks
`incoming messages as soon as they arrive, and when on a phone
`call or sharing media via Audio Sharing, Siri knows not to interrupt.
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`Pricing and Availability
`AirPods Pro will be available for $249 (US) and are available to order from apple.com
`and in the Apple Store app in the US and more than 25 other countries and regions.
`AirPods Pro will start shipping on Wednesday, October 30 and be available in stores
`beginning later this week (varies by country and region).
`AirPods Pro require Apple devices running iOS 13.2 or later, iPadOS 13.2 or later,
`watchOS 6.1 or later, tvOS 13.2 or later, or macOS Catalina 10.15.1 or later.
`AirPods with Charging Case are available for $159 (US) and AirPods with Wireless
`Charging Case are available for $199 (US). Customers can order the standalone
`Wireless Charging Case for $79 (US).
`Customers can add personal engraving to AirPods Pro, AirPods with Charging Case
`and AirPods with Wireless Charging Case for free on apple.com and the Apple Store
`app.
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`Apple revolutionized personal technology with the introduction of the
`Macintosh in 1984. Today, Apple leads the world in innovation with
`iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, and Apple TV. Appleʼs five software
`platforms — iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, and tvOS — provide
`seamless experiences across all Apple devices and empower people
`with breakthrough services including the App Store, Apple Music,
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`world better than we found it.
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` AirPods Pro are sweat- and water- resistant for non-water sports and exercise and have a rating
`of IPX4 under IEC standard 60529.
` Battery life varies by use and configuration. See apple.com/batteries for details.
` Audio Sharing works with iPhone 8 or later and iPod touch (7th generation) with the latest
`version of iOS; and 12.9-inch iPad Pro (2nd generation or later), 11-inch iPad Pro, 10.5-inch iPad
`Pro, iPad (5th generation or later), iPad Air (3rd generation), and iPad mini (5th generation) with
`the latest version of iPadOS.
` Works with AirPods Pro and second-generation AirPods. Siri is available on iPhone 4s or later,
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`iPad Pro, iPad (3rd generation or later), iPad Air or later, iPad mini or later, and iPod touch (5th
`generation or later). Siri may not be available in all languages or in all areas, and features may vary
`by area. Internet access required. Cellular data charges may apply.
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