Apple is preparing to release its second Beats Pill product since acquiring the audio brand nearly a decade ago. After being acquired by Apple in 2014, Beats introduced the Beats Pill+, which was sold from 2015 to 2020. Even though it was discontinued with no replacement in sight, a future version of Beats Pill has appeared everywhere from celebrities to regulatory listings.
Seeing an unreleased version of Beats Pill is a good joke, but it doesn't tell tell us how it's different this time around, other than the obvious built-in carry strap. However, 9to5Mac has learned from sources what features and specifications will accompany the new Beats Pill Bluetooth speaker once it officially launches.
This is the new Beats Pill
First of all, the new Beats Pill is a portable Bluetooth speaker. While we haven't yet heard what the unannounced and unreleased product sounds like, the 2024 Beats Pill is a sonically upgrade over the 2015 Beats Pill+, at least on paper.
- 2024 Beats The Pill will have louder sound, stronger bass, and better tonality.
- It uses a redesigned woofer that delivers 28% more motor power, displaces 90% more air volume and reduces low-frequency distortion.
- The advanced tweeter has its own rugged housing for added stability, crisp highs and rich mids.
- It also has a 20-degree upward angle to deliver sound right to your ears. and away from disturbing objects.
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We'll have to hear it for ourselves before we can pass a verdict, but our sources say it sounds like a promising audio upgrade.
New Features
While good sound is key to creating great Bluetooth speakers, features and compatibility are equally important to creating outstanding products. 9to5Mac can reveal that the 2024 Beats Pill will bring a number of features and benefits over the discontinued Beats Pill+.
- The new Beats Pill doubles battery life from 12 hours to 24 hours.
- IP67 rating provides dust and water resistance that previous hardware lacked.
- The new Beats Pill doubles battery life from 12 to 24 hours.
- The IP67 rating provides dust and water protection that previous hardware lacked.
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- The Bluetooth speaker will be compatible with both iOS and Android for one-touch and auto-connection to compatible devices.
- Beats Pill 2024 adds Apple Find My and Google Find My My Device compatibility to track lost equipment.
Beats Pill 2024 Specs
As expected, the new Beats Pill includes a number of hardware charges that improve overall performance compared to Beats Pill+:
- Charges via USB-A and replaces Lightning charging with USB-C charging. and charging.
- Includes a USB-C to USB-C cable for charging and wired audio between USB-C devices.
- A new carrying lanyard is included and removable.
- Bluetooth 4.0 is updated to Bluetooth 5.3.
The new Beats Pill hardware is slightly lighter: 680 grams (1.5 pounds) compared to 748.5 grams. (1.65 lbs). Lighter packaging comes despite the slightly larger package measuring 8.6″ x 2.8″ x 2.8″ now compared to the previous dimensions of 8 x 2.5 x 2.25 inches.
It will have device controls including a center button for music and calls, volume up and down buttons, and a system button for pairing, activation of the paired device. voice assistant, power on/off.
Like Beats Pill+, the new Beats Pill will support stereo output when two devices are connected, or you can pair two devices to enhance the overall sound.
B While the Beats Pill+ was originally sold in black or white, with red later added, the new Beats Pill debuts in three colors: black, gold and red.
Ready to launch
All that remains to be known is the price and launch date. The old version of Beats Pill+ retailed for about $230. Beats already has new headphone hardware. Based on this, the number of celebrity endorsements and FCC filings, we should see new Beats Pills popping up by the summer.
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