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Where to preorder the Apple AirPods 5
Friday, September 11, 2026
Apple began accepting preorders for AirPods 5 on an unspecified date, with official availability set for September 18, 2026. The AirPods 5 feature active noise cancellation. Apple is releasing the AirPods 5 on the same date as the Apple Watch Series 12, Apple Watch Ultra 4, iPhone 18 Pro, and iPhone 18 Pro Max.