A few days ago, Apple launched the Beats Studio Buds true wireless earphones, which are very different in terms of design and features when compared to the brand’s Beats Powerbeats Pro launched in 2019.

Now a report from Ming-Chi Kuo, an analyst at Tianfeng International says that the newly released Beats Studio Buds are powered by MediaTek’s TWS chip manufactured using the 22nm process instead of the Apple H1 chip made on 16nm process.

It is believed that the reason behind using MediaTek chipset and not the company’s own semiconductor product is better compatibility with Android devices as the US-based tech giant is now focusing on Android users as well to increase its market share in the true wireless earphones category.

Another reason for the tech giant to use MediaTek chipset could be shortened development timelines, more flexible and competitive strategies, reduced costs, and differentiation from the AirPods series.

Given that Apple is now using MediaTek’s chipset in its TWS offerings, the Taiwanese company will now be able to push the product to other companies as well, helping MediaTek boost its sales in the TWS chips segment.

Further, the report talks about the market share of wearables. It adds that although Apple remains the market leader in this category, its market share is declining. Due to lower-than-expected demand for AirPods in Q2 2021, the forecast of shipments was revised down to approximately 70-75 million units instead of around 85 million units.

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Noted tipster Jon Prosser has clarified that the Beats Studio Buds Truly Wireless Earbuds from Apple may not be unveiled on July 21, as earlier tipped. The tipster also disclosed that the Studio Buds will come in three different hues – red, black, and white. The wireless earbuds are also expected to retail for $149.99.

There had been speculations surrounding the earbuds last month, and the design is already in the open. Unsurprisingly, it bears close semblance with the Apple AirPods Pro 2. The device has also found its way to some certification websites, like Taiwan’s NCC database and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) website, last month. These listings are certainly pointing to a looming launch.

Apple also showed a teaser of the TWS earbuds when it released images of the device in the Beta Builds of iOS 14.6 and tvOS 14.6. We know that the Beats Studio Buds could come without stems and feature active noise cancellation technology for a more immersive audio experience.

However, much is still left to speculations about the Beats Studio Buds, like the battery capacity, and other details. The expected official announcement by Apple will provide some optics concerning the Studio Buds. However, we don’t know when that will happen as of now.

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We already know that Apple is working on a new Beats Studio Buds that is set to launch soon. The truly wireless earbuds had surfaced on the FCC database back in May 2021, and now, new images of the hearables have been spotted on a regulatory database in Taiwan.

The upcoming earphones were spotted on Taiwan’s NCC (National Communications Commission) by MacRumors. While images of the earbuds have already surfaced online, the images on the regulatory database offers a closer look at the device. The earphones feature a stemless in ear TWS design. This makes it distinct from other wireless hearables offering from Beats, and even the Apple AirPods.

Furthermore, the Studio Buds arrives with silicone tips, which the company is likely expected to ship with multiple size options to ensure a better fit for its customers. The earbuds are paired with a charging case as well that sports the company’s brand logo. Looking at the images on the Taiwanese website, we can see an individual bud being placed next to a scale to measure its size.

Notably, the images also reveal that the new Beats Studio Buds supports a USB Type C port for charging, as a charging cable can also be seen in the database. This marks a shift in design, since the Powerbeats Pro that launched previously supported Apple’s Lightning port similar to the AirPods. In other words, future products from the company might also be making this shift. So stay tuned for more, as we will be providing updates when additional information is available regarding these earbuds.

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Apple may be preparing for a release of another of its very successful earbuds, tagged the Beats Studio Buds. Two devices with model numbers A2512 and A2513 have been spotted under filings in the United States Federal Communications Commission (FCC) database with the name Beats Studio Buds. The FCC listing does not reveal much outside what has already been known about the Beats Studio Buds. However, the listing could indicate a release of the device may be imminent.

Last week, some information relating to the specification and features of the yet-to-be-unveiled Beats Studio buds were revealed, possibly inadvertently, by Apple. The images of the device were from the release notes for the Beta builds of Apple’s iOS 14.6 and tvOS 14.6.

The photos highlighted that the device could be quite different from previous Apple earbuds due to some innovative enhancements. The device will come without the stems that we have come to know Apple earbuds. It will also feature Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) technology for better call quality. The Beats Studio Buds will also be truly wireless (TWS) earbuds.

Apple continues to carve a niche for itself in the earbuds segment of the accessories market. It has shown innovation and cutting-edge technology deployment in the evolution of its earbuds, from the Apple AirPods to the Beats Studio Buds. We expect more details about the Beats Studio Buds to become available as we progress to its impending launch by Apple. Until then, we cannot say anything about the battery performance, pricing, and other key details about the device.

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