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Apple plans to pump up the volume on its higher-end audio-devices

Apple plans to pump up the volume on its higher-end AirPods, new HomePod and studio-quality over-ear headphones 

The Cupertino, California-based company plans to release higher-end AirPods in 2019; they will be water-resistant and offer noise cancellation. Existing earbuds are $159 pair. The company also is expected to release a new HomePod and over-the-ear headphones.
 
Apple’s Other Products unit generate sales of $12.9 billion in the 2017 fiscal year. That’s cushioned a slowdown in iPhone unit growth.