The Beats Studio lineup has been in the market for a few years now. But what many people don’t know is that it’s actually the second generation of Studio headphones from Beats, and it’s not just a headphone. It’s actually a tiny computer packed with a color touchscreen, a suite of apps, and a speck of a processor with a long battery life.
In an open letter to the music industry, Beats Studio Pro headphones are calling for more music producers to make their custom-made headphones available for purchase to the public.
Beats are the world’s leading manufacturer of premium headphones and earbuds. The company is known for its expensive, over-the-top headphones, but it also makes some of the best headphones in the world for a more reasonable price.
A few days ago, the iOS 14.6 beta gave us a glimpse of Beats’ upcoming wireless stereo headphones (TWS), owned by Apple. The upcoming device has now been spotted in the US FCC database in compliance documents and test certification reports. A visit to the FCC shows that the Beats Studio Buds are getting closer to an official launch.
To start with the name: FCC documents confirm that Beats Studio Buds is the trade name for the upcoming headphones, along with the two model numbers, Apple A2512 and A2513. Moreover, the schematics in the FCC documents also reveal an important aspect of the design: the lack of support we’ve come to expect from AirPods and their Pro brethren. Beats Studio Budson file with the United States Federal Communications Commission.
As previously reported, the Beats Studio Buds will support active noise cancellation, following in the footsteps of the AirPods Pro and AirPods Max. The Beats Studio Buds are also Apple’s first attempt at headphones without a separator bar, and will be available in colors other than white.
According to the renders that have surfaced online, the Beats headphones will be available in at least red, black and white. The Beats Studio Buds have a plug-in design with silicone ear cups and seem to offer a firmer fit compared to the classic AirPods. The charging case has an oval, pebble-like profile that matches the color scheme of the headphones themselves. Image: AMERICAN FCC
Wireless charging will likely be included, as will Apple’s quick-disconnect chip, just like with the AirPods line. However, details such as price and release remain secret for now.
Apple is also rumored to launch the AirPods 3 later this year. Based on leaked renders and copies already on the market, they will feature design elements of the AirPods Pro. Spatial audio is included, but without noise cancellation, presumably to keep the price down and not cannibalize sales of the AirPods Pro.
Nadim Sarwar
I’ve been writing about consumer technology for over three years and have worked with names like NDTV and Beebom in the past. In addition to covering the latest news, I’ve been testing my share of devices, from smartphones to laptops to smart home devices.
I’ve also interviewed techies and hosted videos on YouTube about the latest and greatest gadgets. Beats Studio Buds have been in the works for quite a while now, with numerous reports suggesting that a launch date will be announced at next month’s event. The buds were first announced back in February, and have been widely leaked and spotted over the last few months. However, as the launch date draws closer, the pictures and renders are getting more and more detailed..
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