Apple has announced a third generation of its AirPod wireless earbuds with spatial audio features and a US $5 - per-month streaming music plan on Monday.
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The new AirPods are also water-resistant for workout and will have some sound features previously found in the higher-end AirPods Pro, Apple said during the event. Apple said the new AirPods would cost $179 and will start shipping next week.
Apple also introduced two new chips which are called the M1 Pro and the M1 Max. The chips are designed to have better performance than the company s previous M1 chips, but do so while using less power than rival chips from firms like Intel Corp and Advanced Micro Devices Inc.
Johny Srouji, Apple s Chip Chief, said the M 1 Max chip uses up to 100 watts less power than other high-end laptop chips, which translates into better battery life.
It is the most powerful chip we ve ever built, said Srouji of the M 1 Max.
Before Monday, some Apple laptops relied on Intel chips. The company has already placed a M1 chip in the first-generation in-house in some MacBooks as well as its Mac Mini and iMac desktop machines.
The new AirPods for the US will be available for $79 and can be ordered online in the United States and more than 26 other countries and regions starting on Monday. The earphones will be available at stores in October 26, starting with the launch of iOS 6.
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