Apple has expanded its audio lineup with the launch of AirPods 5. With the new introduction, Apple has claimed to introduce the industry’s best Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) in an open-ear design.
Apple claimed that users can get up to five hours of playback with ANC enabled on a single charge, one hour more than AirPods 4 with ANC. With the Wireless Charging Case, total listening time reaches 22 hours.
Apple said that Live Translation will be available across the AirPods lineup on compatible Apple Intelligence devices. The earbuds also feature an improved Transparency mode, which allows surrounding voices and sounds to come through more naturally. Adaptive Audio automatically balances ANC and Transparency depending on the environment. Conversation Awareness lowers media volume when users begin speaking. Another headline feature is Live Translation. After selecting languages in the Translate app, users can hear conversations translated directly through the earbuds. The feature can be activated using Siri, the iPhone Action button or by pressing both AirPods stems simultaneously. Battery life has also improved. The case supports USB-C, Qi wireless chargers and Apple Watch chargers.
