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Well, there’s not much left for Apple-owned Beats to “announce” after this. On Tuesday evening, Amazon prematurely published a retail listing for the rumored Beats Studio Buds Plus. The page contains every last detail about the buds: among other upgrades, they have more powerful active noise cancellation than the original Studio Buds, better air venting, and an improved transparency mode.
The Studio Buds Plus will sell for $169.95 when they’re released on May 18th, according to Amazon. That’s a $20 upcharge compared to the standard Studio Buds released in 2021. The buds and case share a very similar design to the original pair. That’ll be a good thing for many; I didn’t love their sound quality or find the ANC particularly effective,…