03-25-2019, 09:49 PM
Beats’ completely wireless ‘Powerbeats Pro’ exposed in iOS 12.2 update
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<p class="gray small byline"> By <a href="https://appleinsider.com/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#6f1d090601080e1c2f08020e0603410c0002">Roger Fingas</a> <br /><span class="gray">Monday, March 25, 2019, 02:03 pm PT (05:03 pm ET)</span> </p>
<p> <span><span class="article-leader">Buried in Monday’s iOS 12.2 release are images and an animation of Beats’ previously-rumored, unreleased AirPods equivalent, referred to as “Powerbeats Pro.”<br /></span></p>
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<div class="article-img"><img src="http://www.sickgaming.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/beats-completely-wireless-powerbeats-pro-exposed-in-ios-12-2-update.jpg" alt="Powerbeats Pro" height="413" class="lazy" data-original="http://www.sickgaming.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/beats-completely-wireless-powerbeats-pro-exposed-in-ios-12-2-update-1.jpg"><img src="http://www.sickgaming.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/beats-completely-wireless-powerbeats-pro-exposed-in-ios-12-2-update-1.jpg"></div>
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<p>The product superficially resembles <a href="https://appleinsider.com/articles/16/12/03/review-powerbeats3-with-apple-w1-chip-are-the-most-reliable-bluetooth-headphones-weve-ever-used">the Powerbeats3</a>, including its signature earhooks. The Pro is completely wireless, however, unlike the Powerbeats 3, which has a cord connecting both earpieces.</p>
<p>Black and white versions should be available, and the headphones will ship with a clamshell charging case, different from the gum-dispenser style used by AirPods.</p>
<p>References to the Powerbeats Pro were <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2019/03/25/exclusive-first-look-at-apples-new-airpods-like-powerbeats-pro-truly-wireless-sport-headphones/">discovered</a> by Chance Miller and <em>9to5Mac</em>.</p>
<p>Inclusion in iOS 12.2 could mean a release is around the corner. Last week, a report suggested that a fully wireless Powerbeats model would <a href="https://appleinsider.com/articles/19/03/22/beats-gearing-up-to-launch-own-take-on-airpods-in-april">ship in April</a>. It may include the H1 chip from Apple’s second-generation AirPods, enabling power-efficient operation and new features like “Hey Siri” support.</p>
<p>While AirPods are more compact, Powerbeats are better equipped for fitness and sports thanks to their earhooks, which prevent buds from falling out, and a sweatproof design. AirPods aren’t officially water-resistant, which risks electrical shorts or even low-level electrocution.</p>
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<div style="margin: 5px 5% 10px 5%;"><img src="http://www.sickgaming.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/beats-completely-wireless-powerbeats-pro-exposed-in-ios-12-2-update.jpg" width="1" height="1" title="" alt="" /></div><div><p><!-- font size selector, BEGIN --> <span class="cfix"> </span> </p>
<p class="gray small byline"> By <a href="https://appleinsider.com/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#6f1d090601080e1c2f08020e0603410c0002">Roger Fingas</a> <br /><span class="gray">Monday, March 25, 2019, 02:03 pm PT (05:03 pm ET)</span> </p>
<p> <span><span class="article-leader">Buried in Monday’s iOS 12.2 release are images and an animation of Beats’ previously-rumored, unreleased AirPods equivalent, referred to as “Powerbeats Pro.”<br /></span></p>
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<div class="article-img"><img src="http://www.sickgaming.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/beats-completely-wireless-powerbeats-pro-exposed-in-ios-12-2-update.jpg" alt="Powerbeats Pro" height="413" class="lazy" data-original="http://www.sickgaming.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/beats-completely-wireless-powerbeats-pro-exposed-in-ios-12-2-update-1.jpg"><img src="http://www.sickgaming.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/beats-completely-wireless-powerbeats-pro-exposed-in-ios-12-2-update-1.jpg"></div>
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<p>The product superficially resembles <a href="https://appleinsider.com/articles/16/12/03/review-powerbeats3-with-apple-w1-chip-are-the-most-reliable-bluetooth-headphones-weve-ever-used">the Powerbeats3</a>, including its signature earhooks. The Pro is completely wireless, however, unlike the Powerbeats 3, which has a cord connecting both earpieces.</p>
<p>Black and white versions should be available, and the headphones will ship with a clamshell charging case, different from the gum-dispenser style used by AirPods.</p>
<p>References to the Powerbeats Pro were <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2019/03/25/exclusive-first-look-at-apples-new-airpods-like-powerbeats-pro-truly-wireless-sport-headphones/">discovered</a> by Chance Miller and <em>9to5Mac</em>.</p>
<p>Inclusion in iOS 12.2 could mean a release is around the corner. Last week, a report suggested that a fully wireless Powerbeats model would <a href="https://appleinsider.com/articles/19/03/22/beats-gearing-up-to-launch-own-take-on-airpods-in-april">ship in April</a>. It may include the H1 chip from Apple’s second-generation AirPods, enabling power-efficient operation and new features like “Hey Siri” support.</p>
<p>While AirPods are more compact, Powerbeats are better equipped for fitness and sports thanks to their earhooks, which prevent buds from falling out, and a sweatproof design. AirPods aren’t officially water-resistant, which risks electrical shorts or even low-level electrocution.</p>
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