Andrew O'Hara
Apple subsidiary Beats by Dre has launched a new low-cost set of wireless headphones, the $49 Beats Flex during Apple's "Hi, Speed" October event.
Beats Flex are an evolution of the previous Beats X headphones but now come at a new low price as well as improved sound, long battery life, and USB-C.
The earbuds are connected by a thin "Flex-Form" cable that rests behind your neck and connects wirelessly to your devices over Bluetooth. A sensor on the earbuds detects when they are in or our of your ears to automatically pause your content whenever they are removed.
Beats Flex cost $49With a full charge, now over USB-C instead of Lightning, Beats Flex will achieve 12 hours of use. The internals were optimized for better sound, as well as improved mic performance.
Apple also uses its signature W1 wireless chip for strong connectivity and other Apple-specific features such as seamless pairing across all your Apple devices.
They will be available starting October 23 in black, yellow, blue, and gray for $49.
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Beats X but $50 cheaper? Yes please!
Perfect timing. The power button on my BeatsX is being finicky, and after 3 years, they are due for a replacement. Happy to get a new set at half the price!
/edit Not mentioned in the article, but you can preorder now from Apple: https://www.apple.com/shop/product/MYMC2LL/A/beats-flex-all-day-wireless-earphones-beats-black
I wish Beats had it's own keynote with Dre.
no Siri huh
Any idea if these will feature a sound pass-through so that you can hear the environmental sounds around you when out and about?