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Apple announces AirPods 5 pre-orders, explores iPhone game controllers

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Apple has announced the upcoming release of its new AirPods 5, with pre-orders now available on Amazon starting at $129.00. Additionally, the company is reportedly developing its own branded game controllers for the iPhone, potentially under the Beats label, as indicated by code found in a macOS beta. Older AirPods models are also seeing discounts, with up to $100 off on AirPods Max 2. AI

IMPACT Minimal direct impact on AI operations; focuses on consumer electronics and gaming accessories.

RANK_REASON The cluster discusses new product releases and potential product developments from Apple, which falls under the 'tool' category as it pertains to consumer electronics and accessories rather than core AI advancements.

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Apple announces AirPods 5 pre-orders, explores iPhone game controllers

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  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    AirPods 5 Pre-Orders Go Live, While Older Models Reach Up to $100 Off This Weekend Apple just announced the new AirPods 5, and Amazon has them up for pre-order

    AirPods 5 Pre-Orders Go Live, While Older Models Reach Up to $100 Off This Weekend Apple just announced the new AirPods 5, and Amazon has them up for pre-order right now starting at $129.00. If you are looking for deals on other models, Amazon also has great prices on AirPods Max…

    LINKS macrumors.com/…/airpods-5-older-models-10…
  2. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Apple is designing its own game controllers for iPhone, could be Beats branded Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman has today corroborated references discovered in macOS bet

    Apple is designing its own game controllers for iPhone, could be Beats branded Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman has today corroborated references discovered in macOS beta code that indicated Apple is designing its own game controllers for iPhone. Apple already sells some controllers like …

    LINKS 9to5mac.com/…/apple-designing-iphone-game…

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