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AirPods 5, iPhone price increases

Sep 11, 2026 · 7m

Summary

Apple announced AirPods 5, bringing active noise cancellation to both the $129 base model and the premium version, which adds stem controls and a wireless charging case. The company also raised prices on the new iPhone 18 Pro series and retroactively increased costs for other current iPhone models to offset component expenses. Additionally, Watch OS 27 introduces a new Siri Modular watch face with customizable layouts for Apple Watch Series and Ultra. Finally, Apple confirmed that iOS 27, macOS 27, and other major software updates will release on September 14.

Topics discussed

AirPods 5 announcement: ANC, design, and pricing iPhone 18 Pro launch and price increases Apple's broader iPhone price hikes and lineup changes Sponsor segment: Stuff to-do list app watchOS 7 new Siri Modular watch face details iOS 27 and other software update release dates iOS 27 release notes and new features Sponsor segment: iMazing data management tools
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