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Apple unveils AirPods 5 with 50% stronger noise cancellation

techcrunch.com — September 9, 2026 at 08:01 PM UTC

Apple unveiled AirPods 5 on Wednesday, featuring improved active noise cancellation that the company claims reduces background noise by 50% more than the previous generation, alongside new Siri AI and stem volume controls. The earbuds add swipe-based volume control on the stem, previously exclusive to AirPods Pro, and include hands-free Siri with Apple Intelligence features. The updated Siri, rolling out in beta with iOS 27, can use personal context from messages and photos to complete tasks. AirPods 5 offer up to five hours of listening with noise cancellation on, or 22 hours with the charging case. They start at $129, with a $149 version featuring wireless charging, with pre-orders beginning today and shipping September 18.

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