The mere fact that these ‘could’ be released shows the originals were not staying in peoples ears. I love my Powerbeats pro 100% because they stay in my ear but the chunky charging case is the only thing I can criticise. I’ve had Bose, Beats X and Powerbeats 3 and all three fell out my ear until I got my PBP’s
Apple today unveiled third-generation AirPods with a similar design as the AirPods Pro and several new features, but those likely aren't the only new headphones launching soon, as MacRumors contributor Steve Moser has found images of unreleased Beats Fit Pro earbuds in the iOS 15.1 Release Candidate seeded earlier today.
The images reveal that the Beats Fit Pro will look similar to the Beats Studio Buds that were unveiled back in June, with the new headphones appearing to feature a completely wireless in-ear design with tiny earhooks.
The images also show that the Beats Fit Pro will be available in at least four colors, including a white, black, gray, and pink, and iOS 15.1 beta code indicates the headphones will have both Active Noise Cancellation and Transparency Mode.
According to 9to5Mac's Filipe Espósito, the Beats Fit Pro will be announced around November 1 and shipments will begin within a few days after that.
Article Link: New Beats Fit Pro Headphones Revealed in iOS 15.1 Beta
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Are these meant to be the successor of the Powerbeats Pro? I loved my PBP, but the right one just randomly conked out on me one day. No amount of restarting ever got it to come back. Lasted me a good three years.
If this new product is meant to be the direct successor, then I guess I’m getting these next.
If this new product is meant to be the direct successor, then I guess I’m getting these next.
Looking is one thing, performance & fit wil be another that is key.
we found out June’s beats didn’t have H1/W1 chip. I’ll be comparing these to Jabra 7 Fit(?) models coming up. Looks like touch surface on theses.
Must be the shape of my ears cause I do t experience such issues with my AirPod Pro’s.
the Beats Studio Buds that these seem based on have sound nearly identical in profile to the AirPods Pro, perhaps a hint of better bass but in no way overwhelming. these aren't you parent's Beats anymore... most of the new Beats sound great.
Yup. Beats headphones have enjoyed decent reviews for a while now.
Beats Solo Pros are pretty great on-ear Bluetooth headphones.
(Note 'Bluetooth. Anyone who compares any Bluetooth headphones to wired studio headphones is an idiot.)
These look nice, actually, for workouts. The AirPods Pro tend to start to slide out when I get extra sweaty.
I'm concerned the charging case is too big, however, to make it pocketable while working out.
I'm concerned the charging case is too big, however, to make it pocketable while working out.
possibly most people today don’t use Q-tips cleaning their ears, common knowledge today it’s bad but I’ve never lodged cotton in my ear canal. A good clean with touch of rubbing alcohol on the tip may help some to get a good seal. I know not popular and many will mock me but if anything is even sitting at the opening of my ears I’m gonna clean it and my ears.
Yup. You know that 'wax in my expensive earbuds' thing?
Doesn't happen to me. At all.
Because I clean my ears each morning.
It's not difficult.
Lol you and me both!
but I’m curious if others don’t and if that affects their fit or perception of audio quality.
Appple bought beats just to make it a trash brand. It’s basically skullcandy at this point.
I suspect not given that the Beats Buds that I just bought dont have the W1 chip. I am not finding that a problem - it isnt that tough to switch between devices - best experience in that regard of any in ear buds I have had (and there have been many).
They bought it to appeal to non-Apple users, which happen to be a larger demographic.
Apple mostly bought Beats for 3 reasons in priority:
1. Streaming music service with an existing customer base that had the right tooling to begin with.
2. Beats brand of headphones: Apple really had nothing but what was included in the box for their iPhones. Their wireless attempts (2) at this time was garbage!
3. Audio engineering expertise from Iovine and Dre. Say what you dislike about them both but EACH had the respect, the chops and put in REAL work to accomplish what they've gained. Dre self made success story through and through! (whatever going on with his ex-wife, well that's his own demise as well. A fit fine woman who was loyal, tall like him brains, class and eye-candy for the camera's and faithful he should've only unzipped for her. Idiot in that regard).
What Apple has done with Beats:
iTunes Music became Apple Music and is still thriving, even if a second to Spotify globally it's a BIG 2nd piece of the pie and they've added some unique features, the synergistic companion of Shazam is really good!
Beats headphones have no doubt increased in sales and in styles of products offered with continued partneships with sports athletes and custom paint jobs with sister company Disney etc.
- overpriced vs quality and value definitely. Does it matter to higher end users, no, they're NOT the target market.
- helped as a halo and incentive product to help sell back to school laptops for the target market! Did it work, and continues to do so for those in K12 or 1st/2nd year college and university students a resounding HELL YES!
Apple had and continues to have vision.
These leaked/remoured sport headphones will continue the brand going forward. connectivity, choice for android users and increasingly better quality.
Think an aged K12 student realizes Beats quality isn't up to snuff for them anymore... where do you think they'll look to? how far does that look need to go? not far at all to Apple's headphone gear.
Yet the sound quality of Beats headphones has improved significantly since Apple purchased them.
That’s the total opposite of your argument.
I personally own the Airpods pro, and have had the Powerbeats Pro.
Airpods pro fell out of my ears while working out (problem solved when I changed the ear tips to Foam. Also improved sound quality + bass response)
powerbeats pro - are excellent in ALMOST every way. I was hoping with tech innovation they could make them smaller and still keep the physical buttons. VOLUME ROCKER IS A MUST (for me) as I adjust volume all the time depending on song and time of day. Battery life is second-to-NONE.
If these have volume controls (physical click) and track controls - I'm in.
If they have touch sensitive controls with no volume? - Easy pass for me.
And the fact that the Airpods pro don't have volume controls built-into the stem sucks.
Not everyone has an apple watch or workouts with one on (made of glass and heavy/Metal objects in the gym).
How many people want to be in public saying "hey siri, turn up/down the volume" ????
Some things benefit from technological innovation. Sometimes things are better "the old fashion way". IMHO
Airpods pro fell out of my ears while working out (problem solved when I changed the ear tips to Foam. Also improved sound quality + bass response)
powerbeats pro - are excellent in ALMOST every way. I was hoping with tech innovation they could make them smaller and still keep the physical buttons. VOLUME ROCKER IS A MUST (for me) as I adjust volume all the time depending on song and time of day. Battery life is second-to-NONE.
If these have volume controls (physical click) and track controls - I'm in.
If they have touch sensitive controls with no volume? - Easy pass for me.
And the fact that the Airpods pro don't have volume controls built-into the stem sucks.
Not everyone has an apple watch or workouts with one on (made of glass and heavy/Metal objects in the gym).
How many people want to be in public saying "hey siri, turn up/down the volume" ????
Some things benefit from technological innovation. Sometimes things are better "the old fashion way". IMHO
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It also doesn't work for people like me, who have a speech disability. I can't say "Siri" and even when I invoke Siri on my iPhone by pressing a button, it doesn't understand most of what I say. ?
As much as apple does their best to accommodate those with disabilities (and they promote the heck out of that) this is definitely a swing and a miss (to some degree). Adding physical or even touch sliding sensors for volume would've been generally accepted as those features are among most wireless earbuds on the market.
I hope you reach out to their support team and express your situation because I believe you're definitely not the only one.
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Sorry about my previous post when I suggest to reach out to support, and used the term "voice" my sincere apologizes. I've edited my previous post.
No problem, I didn't even notice, lol. I'm not into watching language like that. I'm also hard of hearing, but like the expression "fall on deaf ears." Has a concrete feeling not matched by any of the more politically correct alternatives.