Apple debuts AirPods 5 with open-ear ANC upgrade and on-stem controls

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Apple unveils AirPods 5 with a redesigned open-ear architecture featuring best-in-class adaptive noise cancellation (50% more effective than AirPods 4); a second model adds on-stem controls, longer battery life up to 5 hours, and wireless charging. Preorders start at $129 (or $149 with Wireless Charging Case) with shipments on Sept. 18, 2026.
- Apple announces AirPods 5 with ‘best-in-class open‑ear active noise cancellation’ The Verge
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- Apple’s New AirPods Have Better ANC and No Cameras Gizmodo
- Two new AirPods 5 models get five hours of battery life and live translation AppleInsider
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