Apple releases new firmware for AirPods and Beats products

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Apple recently released a firmware update for several of its wireless headphone models, including the AirPods Pro 2, first-generation AirPods Pro, AirPods Max, AirPods (second- and third-gen), Beats Fit Pro, and PowerBeats Pro.

The second-gen ‌AirPods Pro‌ models, the PowerBeats Pro, and the Beats Fit Pro now have firmware version 6F8 (up from 6F7), while the other models have firmware version 6A326 (up from 6A321).

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Beats and Alo Yoga unveil Special Edition Fit Pro

Beats and Alo Yoga have teamed up to create a limited-edition Beats Fit Pro, perfect for the fashion-forward fitness enthusiast. The collaboration boasts a stunning design with a high-gloss, sparkle-infused charging case that shimmers with a liquid metal effect. The interior reflects the same chic vibe with a chrome-like finish.

But it's not just about looks. The earbuds themselves feature lustrous pearlized Beats "b" logos and a debossed Alo logo on the right bud.

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Beats Fit Pro earbuds are coming to Canada for $250

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After launching late last year in the US, the Beats Fit Pro is making its way to Canada and several other countries before the end of the month. You can get your pair in black, white, grey, or purple for $250 starting January 28. Preorders will kick off on January 24. It'll also be available in Europe and Japan in the same timeframe.

The Beats Fit Pro earbuds feature a flexible wingtip design built to help them stay comfortably anchored in your ears even through workouts. They get the same active noise cancellation system as the AirPods Pro, IPX4 water resistance, and head tracking when listening to spatial audio. These earbuds offer a battery life of up to six hours on a charge, plus an extra 21 hours with the case.

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Beats Fit Pro debuts with wingtip design

Apple-owned Beats has a new pair of wireless earbuds. The Beats Fit Pro slot in between the Studi Buds and the Powerbeats Pro/Powerbeats. They feature a wingtip design meant to keep these earbuds locked in your ears even through your intense workouts. These buds have active noise cancellation, IPX4 water and sweat resistance, and up to seven hours of continuous playback or 30 hours with the case.

The Fit Pro get Apple's H1 chip, giving it access to features like one-step pairing, auto-sync with iCloud devices, auto-switch between Apple hardware, and more. They also get dynamic head tracking for spatial audio, and the new skin detect sensor seen on the recently launched third-generation AirPods. The Beats Fit Pro earbuds are available in black, white, gray, and purple/pink. These buds retail for US$199.99 (roughly CA$247 converted).

Source: The Verge