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Apple is planning to release a new version of the Beats Solo 4 headphones, and hints of the refresh have been seen in both iOS updates and FCC filings in recent weeks. We've already seen the design and some of the features, with rumors pointing to support for Spatial Audio, but the headphones' full specs were today shared by 9to5Mac ahead of launch. The Beats Solo 4 will feature longer battery life, USB-C, and better audio, with the full range of expected updates listed below. Custom-built 40mm transducers with better clarity and range. USB-C port for charging and high-resolution lossless audio. 3.5mm port will still be available for lossless audio. 50 hours of playback time, up 10 hours from the Beats Solo 3. Fast Fuel charging for five hours of playback with a 10 minute charge. Find My support for iOS devices. One-touch pairing with Android devices. UltraPlush ear cushions for improved comfort. Bluetooth 5.3 support. Beamforming mics with new voice algorithms for improved clarity. Apple plans to sell the Beats Solo 4 for $200, which is the same price as the Beats Solo 3. There is no official word yet on when the headphones will be released, but rumors suggest they could come on May 2.Tag: Beats This article, "New Beats Solo 4 to Feature Improved Sound, USB-C" first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums View the full article

Sony will soon release a new pair of mid-range wireless headphones capable of delivering bassy audio on the same level as high-end models. At least, that’s what this latest leak from industry insider Roland Quandt would lead us to believe. He recently spilled the beans on what may be the Sony WH-ULT900N headphones, which Quandt claims are the successors to the WH-XB910N. This information comes from German tech news site WinFuture, but we’re going to be using a translation provided by NotebookCheck. According to the report, the pair will sport a feature called “Ultra Power Sound,” giving the pair a frequency range stretching from 5 Hz up to 20 kHz. Having a bottom as low as 5 Hz is particularly notable because it’s a range close to what you see on high-end headphones such as Sony’s WH-1000XM4. NotebookCheck points out this would allow the WH-ULT900N to output “more bassy sound than many of its competitors.” (Image credit: Roland Quandt/WinFuture) Images within the leak also give us our first look at what the headphones may look like. At a glance, they resemble the high-end WH-1000XM4 although with a few design tweaks. The USB-C ports on the outside of the cups are no longer there, having been replaced by what appears to be a speaker grill. And the company logo is in a different position. (Image credit: Roland Quandt/WinFuture) Specs Quandt’s leak goes on to list some of the WH-ULT900N’s specifications. Inside the cups will be 40mm drivers, and its battery will last up to “50 hours of music playback”. That number drops down to 30 hours with ANC (active noise canceling) enabled. It’ll use the company’s own LDAC (Lossless Digital Audio Codec) connectivity standard to ensure high resolution audio across wireless connections. With Bluetooth 5.2, the WH-ULT900N supports Bluetooth Multipoint. This will let future owners hop between simultaneously connected audio sources. No word on when the Sony WH-ULT900N will launch, but when they do, the pair should cost around $215/£170 and come in three different colors: Black, White, and Forest Grey. While we have you, check out TechRadar's list of the best wireless headphones for 2024. You might also like Best headphones with mic in 2024We just got another hint that the Sonos headphones are launching soonGetting into hi-res audio? This is the hi-res player and headphones I recommend View the full article