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AirPods Pro (2nd generation, Lightning case) and Apple Watch Ultra

Apple announced two products on 23 September 2022: AirPods Pro (2nd generation, Lightning case) and Apple Watch Ultra. The day spanned AirPods and Apple Watch.

It was the 5th of 8 dated moments the archive holds for 2022, 7 days after the previous one, 16 September 2022.

AirPods Pro (2nd generation, Lightning case) product photograph

Auggie G · CC BY 3.0

What Apple announced

AirPods Pro (2nd generation, Lightning case)

AirPods · Headphones · discontinued 12 September 2023

AirPods Pro are wireless Bluetooth in-ear headphones designed by Apple, initially introduced on October 30, 2019. They are Apple's mid-range wireless headphones, available alongside the base-level AirPods and the highest-end AirPods Max.

The first-generation AirPods Pro use the H1 chip, also found in the second-generation base-level AirPods. Notable additions include active noise cancellation, transparency mode, automated frequency profile adjustment, IPX4 water resistance, a charging case supporting wireless charging, and interchangeable silicone ear tips.

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Apple Watch Ultra

Apple Watch · Apple Watch · discontinued 12 September 2023

The Apple Watch Ultra is a line of sport smartwatches produced by Apple Inc. as part of the Apple Watch product line. Introduced in September 2022, they are marketed towards endurance athletes and outdoor recreation, and carry a rugged form factor with a wider band, a larger, brighter display, multi-band GPS, a larger battery, water temperature sensor, and additional functionality for diving.

AirPods Pro (2nd generation, Lightning case) product photograph
AirPods Pro (2nd generation, Lightning case)

Auggie G · CC BY 3.0

Apple Watch Ultra product photograph
Apple Watch Ultra

Genetichazzard · CC BY-SA 4.0

Also in 2022

Sources

  1. AirPods Pro (2nd generation, Lightning case) · Wikipedia
  2. Apple Watch Ultra · Wikipedia

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