Apple's big AirPods 5 launch event might be over, but its most anticipated headphones may well arrive later this month
THE SO WHAT
If Beats 360 lands shortly after AirPods 5, Apple is segmenting its audio line on form factor and brand identity rather than core tech. For audio and accessory players, the window for undifferentiated wireless headphones is closing—niche use cases and ecosystems are where margin will live.
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