Apple's first iOS 26 developer beta is already revealing unannounced details from WWDC 2025. Among the notable findings is a reference to a new AirPods Pro 3 model. Expected to launch in H2 2025, this AirPods Pro 3 model will succeed the AirPods Pro (2nd Generation), which was launched by Apple in September 2022.
OnePlus Bullets Wireless Z3 will launch in India on June 19 at 12pm IST. The neckband-style wireless earphones will be available via Amazon and the official website. They will come in Mambo Midnight and Samba Sunset colourways. A quick charge of 10 minutes is claimed to offer up to 27 hours of continuous playback. More details about the audio wearable will be revealed on the day of the launch.
Samsung may be preparing to launch two new wireless earbuds, as per recent leaks. Ahead of official confirmation, the Galaxy Buds Core and Galaxy Buds 3 FE names have been reportedly found in an APK teardown of the latest Galaxy Buds Controller app for Wear OS. The Galaxy Buds Core could succeed the Galaxy Buds FE.
Sony has announced discount offers on several of its audio products in India to celebrate World Music Day, observed globally on June 21. The special prices will be valid from June 13 to June 22 via Sony's stores, website and other offline and online channels. Products ranging from true wireless stereo earphones and headphones to party speakers and soundbars will be available at considerably lowered rates.
Nothing announced its 'Now or Nothing' sale in India, which will be held from June 11 to June 15. The Nothing Phone 3a Pro will be available at a discounted price of Rs. 26,999 during the sale. Buyers will be able to get the CMF Phone 2 Pro for as low as Rs. 17,999. The company is offering discounts on TWS headsets and other wearables as well.
Nothing Headphone 1 will be launched in global markets next month, including India. Nothing CEO Carl Pei announced at SXSW London that the Heaphone 1 will debut alongside the upcoming Nothing Phone 3 on July 1. This will expand Nothing's audio lineup, which already includes several semi-transparent TWS earphones and the open-ear Nothing Ear Open.
WWDC 2025 kicks off next week with Apple expected to preview the latest operating system (OS) iterations for its devices, but that may not be all. As per a report, the company will announce several new features for its audio products such as the AirPods Pro 2 and the AirPods 4. It could bring new head gestures which may allow users to toggle Conversation Awareness to adjust volume by moving their head.
Vivo TWS Air 3 was launched in China on Thursday alongside the Vivo S30 and Vivo S30 Pro Mini. The true-wireless-stereo (TWS) earphones is equipped with a 12mm dynamic driver and offers support for noise reduction backed by artificial intelligence (AI). As per the company, the Vivo TWS Air 3 TWS earphones comes with Bluetooth 6.0 and supports SBC, AAC, and other audio codecs.
Honor Earbuds X9 true wireless stereo (TWS) earphones were launched in China on Wednesday. The new earphones come in two colour options and feature active noise cancellation (ANC) technology. The Honor Earbuds X9 are equipped with a 12.4mm drivers and offer an IP54 rating for dust and water resistance. They are advertised to provide up to 42 hours of battery life, including the charging case.
Realme Buds Air 7 Pro TWS earphones were launched in India and select global markets on Tuesday. They are claimed to offer a playback time of up to 48 hours on a single charge, together with the case. The headsets support up to 53dB active noise cancellation (ANC) and up to 45ms low latency mode. The Buds Air 7 Pro come with support for AI features like AI Live Translator, Face to Face Translator, and AI Inquiry.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Core are expected to arrive as successors to the Samsung Galaxy Buds FE. The Galaxy Buds Core TWS earphones were reportedly spotted on the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) website, hinting at an imminent India launch. Official support pages for the headset have reportedly gone live in some regions. A new leak now suggests that the purported earphones, as well as their charging case, will be equipped with larger batteries than the Galaxy Buds FE.
OnePlus Buds 4 will be introduced in China soon. The TWS earphones are expected to launch alongside the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing Edition and Ace 5 Ultra handsets on May 27. The design, colour options and key features of the upcoming headsets have been confirmed ahead of the launch. Some other important specifications and the price details of the earphones have leaked online as well.
Noise Buds F1 true wireless stereo (TWS) earbuds were launched in India on Friday. The new earphones from the domestic brand come in four distinct colour options and are equipped with 11mm drivers. The Noise Buds F1 have an IPX5-rated build for dust and water resistance and offer Bluetooth 5.3 for connectivity. The Buds F1 have quad mics, and offer an environmental noise cancellation (ENC) feature for calls.
Realme Buds Air 7 Pro were unveiled in China in April. The TWS earphones will soon be available in global markets, including India. Realme has confirmed the design, colour options, and key features of the audio wearables. Notably, the global variant will come with slightly different specifications than its Chinese counterpart.
iQOO Watch 5 smartwatch and TWS Air 3 wireless earbuds have been launched in China. The new devices were announced alongside the iQOO Neo 10 Pro+ and iQOO Pad 5 on Tuesday. The iQOO Watch 5 has a 1.43-inch AMOLED display, and is advertised to deliver a maximum 22 days of battery life on a single charge. The TWS Air 3 boast 12mm dynamic drivers and have an IP54-rated build.
Zeb-Silencio 111 headphones have been launched in India. The headset come with a 40mm titanium driver, an adjustable headband and a USB Type-C port. The headphones are claimed to offer up to 55 hours of playback time on a single charge. The Zeb-Silencio 111 are equipped with three preset EQ modes and are also marketed under the name Zeb-Duke 3.
Acer unveiled the AI TransBuds alongside the Acer FreeSense Ring and e-mobility products, including e-scooters, e-bikes, and accessories at Computex 2025. The TWS earphones are seen with an ear-hook-like design in a black colourway. The AI TransBuds have been teased to support AI-backed live translations in 15 major languages spoken across Asia, the Americas, and Europe.
Apple is said to move away from making any significant upgrades to AirPods till 2026. The company refreshed its AirPods lineup last year with the introduction of AirPods 4 — a product which also finally brought active noise cancellation (ANC) to the base TWS earbuds. However, the story for this year may not be the same. Next year, the iPhone maker is tipped to introduce a new product in the form of AirPods with a built-in infrared (IR) camera.
Huawei hosted a launch event in Berlin on Thursday. The company unveiled a host of products on the day, including the Huawei MatePad Pro 12.2 (2025) and the Freebuds 6 earphones. The tablet comes with a Tandem OLED PaperMatte display and dual-cell 5,050mAh battery with 100W wired fast charging support. The Huawei Freebuds 6, on the other hand, have 11mm dynamic drivers alongside micro-flat tweeters and a claimed 36 hours of total playback time.
Sony WH-1000XM6 wireless active noise cancelling (ANC) headphones were launched in India on Thursday. They replace the existing WH-1000XM5 as the Japanese electronics brand's flagship-level headphones and are powered by a new HD Noise Canceling Processor QN3. It uses 12 microphones for delivering more precise noise cancellation. The headphones come with LDAC codec support for high-resolution audio streaming along with 360 Spatial Sound technology.
Nothing, the UK-based original equipment manufacturer (OEM), has announced a strategic partnership with KEF, a high-end British audio product manufacturing company which produces high-fidelity speakers, subwoofers, wireless speakers, and headphones. Nothing further teases the launch of new audio products later this year, which are likely to be tuned by KEF.
Audible is working with US-based book publishers to convert print and e-books into AI-voiced audiobooks. Publishers can select from more than 100 AI-generated voices across English, Spanish, French and Italian, including numerous accent and dialect options.
The successor to 2023's Galaxy Buds FE is rumoured to be in development and it may be launched as Galaxy Buds Core. Now, the purported true wireless stereo (TWS) earbuds have been spotted on a certification website. Although the listing does not carry any notable specifications which might provide a glimpse of what they could offer, it hints towards the India launch and availability of the purported Galaxy Buds Core.
Sony Xperia 1 VII is scheduled to launch next week with a familiar design, according to leaked renders showcasing three color options. The renders of the Xperia 1 VII, successor to the Xperia 1 VI, suggest minimal design changes. Sony has also announced that its new flagship headphones, the Sony WH-1000XM6, will launch on May 15.
Sonos unveiled the Arc Ultra soundbar and Sub 4 subwoofer initially in the US in October 2024. Now, the company has introduced the audio products to India alongside the Sonos Era 100 Pro speaker. The Sub 4 is claimed to offer more dynamic bass performance, while the soundbar comes with Sound Motion technology and Dolby Atmos support, and a 9.1.4 system for a spatial audio experience. The Sonos Era 100 Pro speaker is optimised for Power over Ethernet+ (PoE+).
Sony's WH-1000XM6 headphones are likely to be unveiled soon. The Sony WH-1000XM5 successor is expected to launch at a higher price point than the existing model. Ahead of anything official, key features of the wireless headset have surfaced online. Previously, the headphones were spotted on the FCC certification site.
OnePlus Ace 5 Pro and OnePlus Ace 5 with Snapdragon SoCs were launched last year. Now, OnePlus appears to be preparing to unveil a new OnePlus Ace 5 Supreme Edition or OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra handset. The exact moniker is not confirmed yet, but ahead of that, the purported handset has surfaced on the Geekbench database.
CMF Buds 2a, CMF Buds 2 and CMF Buds 2 Plus TWS earphones have been launched in India. They support up to 50dB of active noise cancellation (ANC) and are claimed to offer a total battery life of more than 61 hours, together with their respective cases. The new headsets are compatible with the Nothing X app and support dual-device connectivity.
Motorola has released its Moto Buds Loop true wireless stereo (TWS) earphones and Moto Watch Fit in select global markets on Friday. The new audio device and wearable were announced alongside the Motorola Edge 60 series. The Moto Buds Loop earbuds are Motorola's first take on wireless open-ear earbuds and have a design that is inspired by jewellery. They feature 12mm drivers with Bose tuning. The Moto Watch Fit offers a 1.9-inch OLED display and a heart rate sensor.
Sennheiser HD 505 headphones were launched in India on Wednesday. The new over-the-ear headphones from the German audio brand come in a Copper Edition with an open-backed design. They feature a custom 120-ohm transducer. The headphones provide a frequency response range of 12 to 38,500Hz and total harmonic distortion (THD) of less than 0.2 percent.
Realme Buds Air 7 Pro true wireless stereo (TWS) earbuds were launched in China on Wednesday. The new audio offering from the Chinese tech brand was released alongside the Realme GT 7 smartphone. The Realme Buds Air 7 Pro come in four distinct colour options with an in-ear design. They offer active noise cancellation (ANC) of up to 52dB.
Portronics Fynix was launched in India on Monday. The portable Bluetooth speaker comes with a dual driver setup, an inbuilt mic and a USB Type-C charging port. It is claimed to offer an immersive sound with 30W audio output. The company says that users can connect two Fynix speaker units to offer a synchronised, stereo experience. The speaker is said to have a splash-proof build, and it is equipped with tactile buttons.
Mivi, the Hyderabad-based consumer tech brand, shared more information about its soon-to-be-released Mivi AI voice assistant with Gadgets 360 recently. The company shed light on the workings of the AI model, text interface, freemium model, and training methods. Notably, the AI system is primarily a voice-based experience, and users can have conversations with various avatars.
Realme Buds Air 7 Pro will be unveiled in China on April 23 alongside the Realme GT 7. The company has also revealed the design and key features of the upcoming TWS earphones. The earphones are expected to join the Realme Buds Air 7, which were introduced in the country in February. The Buds Air 7 were launched in India in March.
CMF Buds 2 are scheduled to be launched alongside other CMF by Nothing products including the CMF Phone 2 Pro on April 28. Ahead of its anticipated debut, the true-wireless-stereo (TWS) earbuds has been official listed online, detailing almost all of its features. As per the listing, the CMF Buds 2 will offer support for hybrid active noise cancellation (ANC). Further, the company will also provide ChatGPT integration.
LG Xboom Buds have been launched in select global markets. They have an IPX4-rated splash-resistant build and carry graphene-coated dynamic drivers. Together with the case, the earphones are claimed to offer a total battery life of up to 30 hours. They are tuned by American music artist Will.i.am and they support active noise cancellation (ANC) and Auracast.
Urban HX30 wireless headphones were launched in India on Monday. The over-the-ear headphones are equipped with 44mm audio drivers and feature touch controls. The Urban HX30 headphones offer support for Hybrid active noise cancellation (ANC) up to 32dB, a dual-microphone system, and include a single button that lets users switch between ANC and Transparency mode quickly. The Urban HX30 headphones are advertised to provide a maximum of 14 hours of playback time on a single charge.
CMF by Nothing is gearing up to launch several new products on April 28. Ahead of its debut, the CMF Buds 2’ look and colourways have been teased on social media. It is said to retain similar design elements as the current Pro 2 model, including the Smart Dial.
Oppo Enco Free 4 has been launched in China, and the new wireless headset features a coaxial dual driver setup with a 11mm woofer and a 6mm tweeter. It offers up to 11 hours of playback without ANC, and 5.5 hours with ANC enabled. The TWS headset features IP55 dust and water resistance, according to the company.
Spotify Premium will continue to remain ad-free, and the company has dismissed rumours about ads for Spotify Premium subscribers. The company's clarification comes after fixing a bug that briefly caused ads for some users. Later this year, Spotify is set to introduce a Hi-Fi subscription tier for higher quality audio.
Redmi Buds 7S have been introduced in China as a successor to the Redmi Buds 6S. The latest TWS earphones are claimed to offer a total battery life of up to 32 hours including the case. They support active noise cancellation (ANC) and SoundID-based audio personalisation. The earphones support Xiaomi’s self-developed HRTF algorithm, which is said to offer a 360-degree spatial audio experience.
Sony LinkBuds Fit were launched in India on Monday. The TWS earphones support noise cancelling, DSEE technology, LDAC audio code, and multi-point connectivity. They offer AI-backed call noise reduction features and are compatible with the Sony Connect app. The headsets have an IPX4 splash-resistant rating and come with Wide Area Tap functionality, which lets users control the earphones by tapping the area in front of their ears instead of the earphone body.
JBL has introduced the Tune Series 2 TWS earphones in India. The lineup includes the JBL Tune Buds 2, Tune Beam 2 and Tune Flex 2 headsets. They support adaptive noise cancellation, spatial sound, multi-point connectivity, and Google Fast Pair. Users can customise several features to personalise their audio experiences with the JBL Headphones app.
Noise Air Buds Pro 6 have been introduced in India. The TWS earphones are equipped with 12.4mm drivers and support dual device connectivity. They are claimed to offer up to 49dB hybrid active noise cancellation (ANC) and up to seven hours of playback time on a single charge. The Air Buds Pro 6 support spatial audio, Google Fast Pair, in-ear detection, and low latency of up to 50ms.
Apple on Monday released new firmware for several of its audio products. AirPods Pro 2, AirPods 4, and AirPods Max users can download the update to access new features and bug fixes. The company says when paired with an iPhone running the latest iOS 18.4 update, AirPods Max with USB Type-C can take advantage of two new audio features, lossless audio and support for low-latency audio playback.
Audio-Technica ATH-CKS50TW2 TWS earphones were launched in the US earlier this year. The company has now unveiled the headsets in four new Star Wars-inspired colourways, ahead of the Sar Wars Celebration 2025 in Japan. Apart from the new colours, Star Wars-themed inscriptions and packaging, the limited edition comes with similar features as the standard version.
Urban has unveiled its new Harmonic 2080 soundbar in India. The latest 2.1 channel soundbar from the tech brand comes with a wired subwoofer and has an 80W output. Offered in a single black colour, the Harmonic 2080 soundbar offers multiple connectivity options for easy usage. It has 3D surround sound, four dedicated EQ modes, and touch controls. The Urban Harmonic 2080 soundbar has Bluetooth and USB connectivity.
Sony WF-C710N TWS earphones were launched in select global markets on Tuesday as successors to the Sony WF-C700N TWS headsets. They are equipped with noise-cancelling features including Ambient Sound and Adaptive Sound Control. The WF-C710N are compatible with the Sound Connect app and are claimed to offer a total playback time of up to 30 hours with the charging case.
Apple's AirPods Max will soon support lossless audio playback, enabled by iOS 18.4. This update applies to the refreshed version featuring a USB Type-C port. Apple also promises low-latency performance via USB cable, comparable to its built-in speakers. These enhancements elevate the audio experience of Apple's most premium wireless headphones.
Headphone Zone X Oriveti Blackbird in-ear monitors were launched in India on Monday. The audiophile IEMs come with a hybrid driver configuration, including a 10mm dynamic driver for "powerful bass reproduction" and two custom balanced armature drivers for "precise mids and treble delivery." The Blackbird IEMs are offered in an acrylic shell build and come with two types of ear tip options in six pairs for an optimum fit.
