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`AirPods, the world’s most popular wireless headphones, are getting even better - Apple
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`March 20, 2019AirPods, the worldʼs most
`popular wireless
`headphones, are getting
`even better
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`New AirPods Are Powered by the New H1 Chip and
`Feature 50 Percent More Talk Time, Hands-Free “Hey
`Siri” and the Option of a Wireless Charging Case
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`PRESS RELEASE
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`March 20, 2019AirPods, the worldʼs most
`popular wireless
`headphones, are getting
`even better
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`New AirPods Are Powered by the New H1 Chip and
`Feature 50 Percent More Talk Time, Hands-Free “Hey
`Siri” and the Option of a Wireless Charging Case
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`New AirPods build on the magical experience customers love delivering 50
`percent more talk time, hands-free “Hey Siri” and the option of a new Wireless Charging
`Case.
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`Cupertino, California — Apple today announced new AirPods, the
`second generation of the worldʼs most popular wireless headphones.
`AirPods revolutionized the wireless audio experience with a
`breakthrough design and the new AirPods build on the magical
`experience customers love. The new Apple-designed H1 chip,
`developed specifically for headphones, delivers performance
`efficiencies, faster connect times, more talk time and the convenience
`of hands-free "Hey Siri.” AirPods come with either a standard charging
`case or a new Wireless Charging Case for convenient charging at
`home and on the go. The new AirPods and AirPods with Wireless
`Charging Case are available to order on apple.com and the Apple
`Store app starting today, and in Apple Stores beginning next week.
`“AirPods delivered a magical wireless experience and have become
`one of the most beloved products weʼve ever made. They connect
`easily with all of your devices, and provide crystal clear sound and
`intuitive, innovative control of your music and audio,” said Phil Schiller,
`Appleʼs senior vice president of Worldwide Marketing. “The worldʼs
`best wireless headphones just got even better with the new AirPods.
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`They are powered by the new Apple-designed H1 chip which brings
`an extra hour of talk time, faster connections, hands-free ‘Hey Siriʼ and
`the convenience of a new wireless battery case.”
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`The new AirPods feature the convenience of "Hey Siri" making it easier to change songs,
`make a call, adjust the volume or get directions.
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`The new Apple-designed H1 chip features custom audio architecture
`to create a revolutionary audio experience and improved
`synchronization. H1 allows AirPods to deliver up to 50 percent more
`talk time compared to first generation AirPods. Switching between
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`devices while listening to music on iPhone, Apple Watch or iPad is
`more seamless than ever with two times faster connect times. For the
`first time, AirPods now feature the convenience of “Hey Siri” making it
`easier to change songs, make a call, adjust the volume or get
`directions simply by saying, “Hey Siri.”
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`Switching between iPhone, Apple Watch, iPad or Mac is two times faster with the new
`AirPods.
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`The new AirPods come with either the standard charging case or the
`new Wireless Charging Case. Each case holds additional charges for
`more than 24 hours of total listening time, ensuring AirPods are
`charged and ready to go whenever you are. The Wireless Charging
`Case is designed to offer the freedom of wireless charging with Qi-
`compatible charging solutions. An LED light indicator located on the
`front of the case conveniently shows the charge status with just a
`glance. Existing AirPods customers can purchase the standalone
`Wireless Charging Case.
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`Pricing and Availability
`AirPods with standard charging case will be available for $159 (US) and are available
`to order on apple.com and the Apple Store app starting today, and in Apple Stores
`starting next week.
`AirPods with Wireless Charging Case will be available for $199 (US) and are available
`to order on apple.com and the Apple Store app starting today, and in Apple Stores
`starting next week.
`Customers can order the standalone Wireless Charging Case for $79 (US) on
`apple.com and the Apple Store app starting today, and in Apple Stores starting next
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`week.
`New for AirPods, customers can add a personal engraving to the AirPods with
`standard charging case and AirPods with Wireless Charging Case for free during
`checkout 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,
`Apple Pay, and iCloud. Appleʼs more than 100,000 employees are
`dedicated to making the best products on earth, and to leaving the
`world better than we found it.
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`Apple
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