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Apple leads as Sony, Bose, Nothing join September wave of new headphones and earbuds

Major audio makers including Apple, Sony and Bose rolled out new headphones and earbuds throughout September, intensifying competition in the portable audio market. Products ranged from lower-priced models to premium offerings, highlighting differing strategies. Apple unveiled two AirPods 5 models and added a Beats 360 variant. Sony refreshed three headphone models. Sonos emphasised ecosystem connectivity, while Bose introduced a $99 wired earbud with ANC. Nothing and Technics launched premium over-ear models late in the month.

Telecommunications & Media

AirPods 5 adds ANC, but AirPods Pro 3 still leads on health, fit and noise control

Apple has added active noise cancelling to AirPods 5 unveiled this month, lifting the appeal of its entry wireless earbuds. Differences with the higher-end AirPods Pro 3 extend beyond price to design, health functions, hearing protection and noise control, according to NineToFiveMac. AirPods 5 uses an open-fit design, while Pro 3 uses in-ear tips for a more secure fit. Pro 3 also offers heart-rate tracking, hearing test and hearing-aid functions, hearing protection and stronger ANC.

Industry

Snapdragon Summit 2026: \'AI voice bubble\' filters only the speaker\'s voice in calls

On-device AI in smartphones can now remove shouting and clapping from a few steps away and send only the voice of the person speaking in front during a call. In a demo room at Snapdragon Summit 2026 in Maui, Hawaii, speech in Korean and English spoken within about a 1-metre radius of the phone was delivered to the other side, while sounds from outside were not heard. Qualcomm links the capability to agentic AI and voice-based assistants.