Apple held its Wonderlust event on Tuesday, unveiling a range of devices, including the iPhone 15 series, the Watch Series 9, and the Watch Ultra 2. Alongside the transition to a USB Type-C port, the company also introduced the AirPods Pro 2nd Gen featuring a USB Type-C port.
The new AirPods Pro 2nd Gen comes with a MagSafe USB-C charging case, marking it as the latest device to adopt the USB Type-C port. This shift means that all the latest Apple devices now incorporate a USB Type-C port, streamlining the charging process for users.
Additionally, Apple has introduced new EarPods with a USB-C port.
Apple AirPods Pro 2nd Gen: Price and Availability
The Apple AirPods Pro 2nd Gen is priced at ₹24,900. While the devices will hit stores starting from September 22, they are currently available for purchase on Apple’s website.
Apple AirPods Pro 2nd Gen: Features
The Apple AirPods Pro 2nd Gen now offer an expanded range of ear tip sizes, catering to individuals with varying ear sizes to ensure the best fit.
Equipped with the Apple H2 Headphone chipset, the new AirPods Pro 2nd Gen also features the MagSafe case with the Apple U1 chipset. Apple claims that the device boasts up to two times better active noise cancellation (ANC) compared to its predecessor.
Moreover, the device provides a more immersive spatial audio experience and an advanced transparency mode.
The AirPods Pro 2nd Gen boasts improved water and dust resistance, carrying an IP54 rating. It offers up to 6 hours of battery life with active noise cancellation enabled, extendable to 30 hours with the case.
Upon the launch of the Vision Pro next year, the AirPods Pro 2nd Gen will support Lossless Audio with the device, delivering audio with ultra-low latency.
“The H2 chip in the latest AirPods Pro and Apple Vision Pro, combined with a groundbreaking wireless audio protocol, unlocks powerful 20-bit, 48 kHz Lossless Audio with a massive reduction in audio latency,” stated Apple in its announcement.
