How to preorder new AirPods Pro

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An updated version of the AirPods Pro and a ruggedized Apple Watch were among the new devices introduced at Apple's "Far Out" event. The second-gen AirPods Pro will be available for pre-order on Friday, September 9th and will be available for purchase on September 23rd. Apple will continue to sell the entry-level AirPods at their original price of $179; however, it appears that Apple will no longer sell the original AirPods Pro after the second-gen model is released.

The new version of the AirPods Pro is the same color as the previous one, and it has the same design. Apple introduced a MagSafe compatible charging case for the noise-canceling earbuds. The second-gen AirPods Pro is Apple's most impressive earbuds to date.

The new AirPods Pro can support up to six hours of continuous play with noise cancellation enabled, or 30 more with the provided charging case, according to Apple. The updated H2 chip in the 2022. model allows for an improved adaptive transparency mode, better noise cancellation, and more. If you misplace your earbuds, Apple has built-in speakers that will let you know where they are.

You can check out our initial impressions of the new earbuds here, we haven't had a chance to put them through their paces.

How to preorder the second-gen AirPods Pro

Preorders for the second-gen AirPods Pro will start next week. The original AirPods Pro were priced at $249 at launch, but have been replaced by their second-gen counterparts. The previous model is still being sold by other retailers, including Best Buy.

You can pre-order the new AirPods Pro directly from Apple starting at 8AM on Friday, September 9th. If Amazon, Best Buy, or any other retailer starts selling earbuds in advance of their release date, we will update this post.

The new AirPods Pro have the same features as the last-gen model, but include a new H2 chip that can be used for better noise cancellation. There is a new charging case that is water resistant and supports Apple's Find My network.

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