With rumors of the new Beats Studio Buds+ circulating for months, Apple has finally submitted the wireless earbuds for FCC approval. According to reports, the new wireless earbuds will look and function similarly to the original model but will feature enhanced noise-cancelation capabilities.
Optimized Performance Across Android and iOS Ecosystems
According to the story by 9to5Mac, the new Beats Studio Buds+ will feature a media control for play/pause and offer the option to press and hold to switch between noise-canceling modes.
Apple is expected to give the wireless earbuds a black with-gold color, complementing the Beats Studio Buds' look.
The Beats Studio Buds+ will rely on a custom Beats chip instead of the Apple proprietary W1 or H1 chip, meaning that the wireless earbuds will function across both Android and iOS ecosystems but will likely miss out on some of the best features of AirPods and Powerbeats Pro.
Beats Studio Buds+ inches towards a Release Date after FCC Approval
In addition to being without in-ear detection, Beats Studio Buds will not support iCloud syncing and automatic device switching. Though no official release date has been set, the new Beats Studio Buds+ is close to a release since they have undergone FCC approval.
After months of anticipation surrounding the new wireless earbuds, the release is sure to be highly anticipated by fans of Apple products. The files were found by the user Aaron on Twitter.
Custom Chipset for a Unique Wireless Connectivity Experience
The long-awaited Beats Studio Buds+ is finally almost here, as Apple has recently submitted the new product for FCC approval. While the Beats Studio Buds+ may look identical to the original model externally, there are some notable differences under the hood - both in terms of design and feature set.
The Beats Studio Bud has taken a unique approach to wireless connectivity by forgoing Apple's proprietary W1- and H1-chips for their own custom chip. This allows them to work across both the iOS and Android ecosystems.
Notable Omissions of the Original Studio Buds Earbuds
Still, it also means that users will miss out on some of the major features available with AirPods and other Beats wireless earbuds, such as automatic device switching and the "Hey Siri" command.
Other notable omissions include in-ear detection and the ability to sync your paired devices across iCloud. The upcoming Studio Buds+ earbuds are almost identical to the original model but will come in a new black color with gold accents.
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Beats Studio Buds+ Low Price Tag a Budget-Friendly Option
iOS 16.4 code also revealed that the new earbuds would include media controls for play/pause and the ability to press and hold to switch between noise-canceling modes.
The Beats Studio Buds+ may not be as feature-rich as Apple's more expensive AirPods and PowerBeats models, but they are likely a great option for those who want the Beats style and branding while still being able to go wireless.
With their low price tag, the Beats Studio Buds+ will become a popular choice among the budget-conscious when they finally become available.
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