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Apple Unveils AirPods 5 With 50% Better Noise Reduction
9/9/2026
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- Apple announced the AirPods 5 earbuds on September 9, 2026.
- The AirPods 5 use new acoustic architecture and adaptive ANC with 50 percent better noise reduction than AirPods 4.
- The second model adds on-stem control that lets users swipe up or down to adjust volume.
- AirPods 5 deliver up to five hours of playback with ANC, one hour longer than AirPods 4.
- John Ternus, Apple’s new CEO, presented the AirPods 5 at his first event as chief executive.
