Apple has announced its new AirPods 5 open-ear earbuds, featuring active noise cancellation and Live Translation. The launch date has been reported as 10 September Japan time, with pricing expected to remain unchanged.
At 2:00 a.m. Japan time on 10 September 2026, Apple held its new product launch event, “Surprise and shine.”, where it officially announced the AirPods 5 open-ear earbuds.
The AirPods 5 use an open-ear design that does not block out surrounding sounds and feature active noise cancellation. They also support Live Translation.
The event included links to Apple’s Japanese subsidiary and official resources, along with related videos and product information.
This article provides an overview of the AirPods 5 announcement and features, while attention remains focused on formal details regarding the product’s future sales timing and pricing.