Apple may well be announcing the second generation of Beats’ PowerBeats Pro earbuds this month, according to reports, with an announcement expected to arrive as early as 11 February.

The first-gen PowerBeats Pro were released back in 2019, and were the first wireless earbud release from the brand following on from the tethered PowerBeats 3, launched in 2016. It is expected this new release will launch alongside a new iPhone SE, as per Bloomberg.

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Beats was acquired by Apple in 2014, offering alternative looks and features to Apple’s simplistic AirPod design. The brand typically opts for a sporty aesthetic, including ear hooks for stability when moving and exercising on its existing PowerBeats Pro model. The new BeatsPro 2 Bluetooth earbuds are expected to be the first Apple-branded headphones with built-in heart rate tracking, which it currently offers within the Apple Watch.

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Official details are yet to be confirmed, including any details on pricing or availability. Currently, the suspected February announcement is predicted to be on the small scale, as there are no launch events currently scheduled, both in-person or virtual, according to TechCrunch.

Apple confirmed the launch of its AirPods 4 line up back in September, which it described as the “most advanced and comfortable headphones Apple has ever created”. The AirPods host an open-ear design, with two versions to choose from – the standard AirPods 4 and AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation (ANC).

Alongside the launch, Apple also confirmed a slight upgrade for its AirPods Max, with new colourways and USB-C charging. It further confirmed that the AirPods Pro 2 would introduce the “world’s first” end-to-end hearing health experience, and a clinical-grade Hearing Aid feature.

Check back on MusicTech for more updates as we get them, or head over to Beats to view its current product lineup.

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