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Apple Unveils AirPods 5 With Enhanced Noise Cancellation and Hands-Free Siri
September 9, 2026 at 11:26 PM
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Apple has unveiled its AirPods 5 wireless earbuds, introducing improved active noise cancellation, stem volume controls and expanded hands-free Siri features.
- Apple unveiled AirPods 5 at its Surprise and Shine event on Wednesday, with prices starting at $129 and shipments beginning September 18.
- Apple said the new earbuds reduce background noise by 50 percent more than the previous generation.
- CEO John Ternus announced that active noise cancellation is now standard across the entire AirPods lineup with the new model.
- The AirPods 5 add stem volume controls, previously limited to AirPods Pro, and offer improved battery life with noise cancellation enabled.