Apple Launches New AirPods 5 with Noise Cancellation
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Apple has announced its newest wireless earphones, the AirPods 5. The company says they have the best Active Noise Cancellation available in an open-ear design.
Active Noise Cancellation is a technology that reduces outside sounds, helping users focus on music or calls. Open-ear earphones sit lightly in the ear rather than sealing it, which many people find more comfortable for long use.
According to Apple, the AirPods 5 improve on this feature compared to earlier models. However, the new earphones will not include cameras, an idea that some had expected Apple to add.
The AirPods 5 are expected to go on sale in September. Apple is also preparing other new products for later this year. Among them is an updated iPad Mini, which will feature an OLED display for the first time.
OLED screens are known for producing sharper images and deeper colors than older display types. The new iPad Mini is scheduled to launch in October.
These releases come alongside Apple's plans for the iPhone 18 Pro, part of a busy product schedule for the company this year. Apple has not given further details about pricing or exact release dates for the new devices.
Vocabulary5 words
- AirPods
- wireless earphones made by Apple
- Active Noise Cancellation
- technology that reduces outside sound
- open-ear
- a design that does not seal the ear
- iPad Mini
- Apple's small tablet computer
- OLED display
- a screen technology with bright, clear colors
Quiz
Answer key
1. Improved open-ear noise cancellation 2. Cameras 3. October
Fill-in-the-blank listening
Play the audio again and fill in the missing words as you listen.
Apple has announced its newest wireless earphones, the _____ 5.
The company says they have the best _____ _____ available in an open-ear design.
Open-ear earphones sit lightly in the ear rather than _____ it.
The new earphones will not include _____.
The AirPods 5 are expected to go on sale in _____.
Apple is also preparing an updated _____ _____ for later this year.
It will feature an _____ _____ for the first time.
The new iPad Mini is scheduled to launch in _____.
These releases come alongside Apple's plans for the _____ 18 Pro.
Discussion questions
- Would you prefer open-ear or sealed earphones? Why?
- Why might companies remove features that people expected, like cameras?
- How important is noise cancellation to you when choosing earphones?
- Do you plan to buy new Apple products this year? Why or why not?
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