How to preorder the new AirPods 5: Price, specs, release date

Apple's "Surprise and Shine" event Wednesday brought the announcement of a new iPhone lineup as expected, plus the first-ever foldable iPhone, but true to the name of the event, Apple had another release ready to go: the AirPods 5.The new earbuds will officially be available on Friday, Sept. 18, but preorders are live as of Sept. 9. The earbuds are available in two models: the AirPods 5 and AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging Case. Both feature active noise cancellation (a deviation from the AirPods 4 and AirPods 4 with ANC), and lower price points of $129 and $149, respectively (compared to the AirPods 4's $129 and $179).

Starting at $129

New features on these earbuds include:

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How to preorder the new AirPods 5: Price, specs, release date

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