Apple has surprises for today, starting with these new Beats

We’re just a few hours away from Apple’s big September event —which we’ll be able to watch live— and the latest rumors keep giving us clues about what we might see. The latest rumor is that Apple has released new firmware, version 4A203, for the still-unreleased Beats 360, a move that makes these headphones another possible surprise at today’s event.

The Beats 360 are practically ready

The Beats 360 have been showing up for months in regulatory filings, stores, and even on the heads of footballers like Lamine Yamal. Now, as MacRumors reports, the arrival of their firmware suggests a timeline: an announcement today. While we already knew a good part of their design and features, this software update brings their official launch much closer.

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With a design reminiscent of the AirPods Max and with up to 1.75 times more noise cancellation than the Beats Studio Pro, these headphones in Black, Cloud, Sky, or Pink, with interchangeable ear cushions and headbands, catch the eye.

One of their big draws will be IPX4 water and sweat resistance, and they’ll also have all-day battery life, a foldable design, Siri, and a high-fidelity acoustic platform.

And the timing is ideal, since today we’re also expecting the new AirPods 5, so audio could take center stage. With a leaked price of $299.99, the Beats 360 would fit right into an event packed with announcements.