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  "id": 6453234,
  "title": "AirPods 5 is here: ANC, Siri AI & more from $129",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/09/airpods-5-is-here-anc-siri-ai-more-from-129",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-09-09T17:48:31.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Economic Times",
    "slug": "the-economic-times",
    "url": "https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/magazines/panache/apple-introduces-airpods-5-with-anc-live-translation-and-siri-ai-starts-at-129/articleshow/133979058.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Apple has unveiled AirPods 5, its newest line of wireless earbuds designed to enhance the user experience with advanced audio features, active noise cancellation, and integration with Apple Intelligence. The new earbuds maintain the familiar open-ear design while incorporating a redesigned internal architecture aimed at delivering a superior audio experience. Key improvements include a multi-port acoustic design and next-generation Adaptive EQ, which promise richer and more detailed sound across various ear shapes.\n\nAmong the standout features is improved active noise cancellation, which Apple claims offers 50% more noise reduction compared to the previous model. This advancement is made possible through the combination of the new acoustic architecture and advanced computational audio techniques. AirPods 5 also incorporate Transparency mode, enabling users to hear external sounds when needed, and Adaptive Audio technology that automatically switches between noise cancellation and transparency mode based on ambient noise levels.\n\nIn terms of AI capabilities, AirPods 5 are designed to work seamlessly with Apple Intelligence on iPhone. The new Siri AI allows for hands-free interaction, enabling users to receive recommendations from messages and seek directions without needing to access their iPhone. Additionally, AirPods 5 support Live Translation, facilitating real-time translation of conversations in supported languages, enhancing communication across language barriers.\n\nApple has also focused on durability, ensuring that AirPods 5 can withstand exposure to rain, sweat, and dust, making them more versatile for daily use and physical activities. The battery life of the standard AirPods 5 is extended to four hours with active noise cancellation enabled, while the charging case can provide up to 20 hours of total listening time. A second model within the AirPods 5 lineup offers up to five hours of listening time with ANC, thanks to a redesigned battery cell, and includes on-stem volume controls for easy adjustment.\n\nThe price for AirPods 5 with active noise cancellation is set at $129, maintaining parity with the previous generation’s price point without ANC. The model featuring wireless charging, longer battery life, and on-stem volume controls is priced at $149. Both models become available for pre-order starting September 9, with availability in stores from September 18. Apple emphasizes that AirPods 5 will enhance its entire AirPods lineup with these new features, promising a blend of open-ear comfort, advanced audio technology, and AI-driven functionalities.",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Hindustan Times - World News",
        "title": "AirPods 5 full specifications: Price, Siri AI, battery life, and everything you need to know",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/09/airpods-5-full-specifications-price-siri-ai-battery-life-and",
        "published": "2026-09-09T19:04:27.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}