The new generation of AirPods, which has been rumored before Apple’s various conferences this year, was finally officially released at Apple’s last special event this year, and the product name is not the rumored AirPods 3, but maintains the name of AirPods and adds a rear The third generation is used for identification, and the new AirPods third generation is not only rebuilt in appearance, but also introduces the headset and charging box into IPX4 waterproof level, force sensor, AAC-ELD high-end voice decoder, adaptable Sex equalization technology, spatial audio and other functions. In addition, before the release of the third generation of AirPods, Apple simultaneously announced Apple Music's new subscription plan "Apple Music Voice Control", and launched three new colors of HomPod mini in yellow, orange and blue.

The third generation of Apple AirPods adopts the appearance design of short headphone handle like AirPods Pro, and the headphone cavity is slightly different, but compared with AirPods Pro, it lacks the earplug structure, so it does not have active noise reduction technology. In addition, BZV55C62 , It can be seen that there are microphones covered by acoustic mesh on the inside and outside of the headset. With the built-in AAC-ELD high-end voice decoder and Apple H1 chip, it can improve the voice function and call quality.

Although Apple's own high-resolution fidelity compressed audio is still not supported, the third generation of AirPods supports Dolby Atmos songs, as well as the spatial audio function with dynamic head tracking. The spatial audio function can be used when watching videos, listening to Use during music or group FaceTime calls. The built-in customized driver unit and high dynamic range amplifier, together with adaptive equalization technology, can also provide users with a better listening experience.

The third generation of AirPods has a continuous listening time of up to 6 hours of music, and has a fast charging function that can provide about an hour of battery life after charging for five minutes. Four additional full charges. As for the price, the official price of the third generation of AirPods is 5,990 yuan. Judging from the true wireless earphones without active noise reduction technology, the price is still slightly high, but Taiwan is not in the list of countries listed in the first wave. Friends who started in Taiwan may have to wait patiently.

Apple announced a new subscription plan for "Apple Music Voice Control" at the press conference. The monthly subscription fee is 75 yuan. From the perspective of the subscription service content, it is through Siri to play Apple Music's built-in 90 million songs, or types. Rich music playlists and radio content, the price is quite affordable compared to the personal plan of 150 yuan per month, or the family plan of 240 yuan per month, but not available including spatial audio, fidelity compressed audio, lyrics, music video In short, this new subscription plan can be regarded as the most basic entry-level subscription plan for Apple Music. If you just want to listen to music or radio, and do not pursue high-quality sound, spatial audio or practice songs with lyrics, You can listen to Apple Music for less subscription fee, but if one day you need a better Apple Music listening experience, you can switch subscription plans at any time.

Finally, Apple officially launched the HomePod mini in three bright new colors of yellow, orange and blue today (10/19), plus the original black and white, there are now five colors of HomePod mini to choose from. Some are still priced at 3,000 yuan, and the three new color HomePod minis will use the same design as the body color on the touch surface, mesh fabric, volume icon, and braided power cord.