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Apple to open Beats Powerbeats Pro Orders

By Wei Zhang
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Unveiled early this month, the Beats Powerbeats Pro earphones will make their debut on the market in May. However, Apple didn’t say when exactly customers will be able to purchase the earphones, but it did confirm they will be available for $250.

The Powerbeats Pro will be up for pre-order in the United States and Canada starting May 3 for the price mentioned above. Also, those who want to wait get the earphones directly from the stores will be able to do so beginning May 10.

Apple also announced that only the Powerbeats Pro in Black will be available for purchase in May, while the Ivory, Moss and Navy will go on sale “this summer.” Of course, price and specs remain the same for all color options.

Speaking of specs, the Powerbeats Pro are equipped with the same Apple H1 chipset that comes inside the AirPods 2 and offers up to 9 hours of battery life (charge 5 minutes for up to 1.5 hours of battery life). They’re sweat and water resistant, and feature full “Hey Siri” support on iOS devices, as well as voice capability with the push of a button.

The earphones come with charging case and a lightning to USB-A charging cable. You’ll also notice that the earphones feature volume and track controls on each earbud so you can play both sides on just one at a time.

Questions & Answers

Q.

When can customers in the United States and Canada first pre-order the Powerbeats Pro earphones?

A.

Customers in the United States and Canada can begin pre-ordering the Powerbeats Pro earphones starting May 3. The earphones will be available at the confirmed price of $250 during this initial pre-order period.

Q.

Which colour options will be available for purchase when the Powerbeats Pro earphones debut in May?

A.

Only the Powerbeats Pro in Black will be available for purchase when the earphones debut in May. The other colour options, Ivory, Moss, and Navy, are scheduled to go on sale later in the summer.

Q.

What is the maximum battery life offered by the Powerbeats Pro earphones on a single charge?

A.

The Powerbeats Pro earphones offer up to 9 hours of battery life on a single charge, thanks to the integrated Apple H1 chipset. A quick 5-minute charge can provide up to 1.5 hours of listening time.

Q.

Do the Powerbeats Pro earphones include any special features for interacting with Apple devices?

A.

Yes, the Powerbeats Pro earphones feature full 'Hey Siri' support when used with iOS devices. They also include voice capability activated by pushing a button, along with volume and track controls on each earbud.

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