Appleannouncedtwo new offerings to itsBeatsline of headphones and earbuds.

Both devices are more affordable than the three tiers of AirPods.

Theyre lighter and smaller, as well.

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The buds have touch controls on the outside and can pair with Android and iOS devices.

Rhe Beats Solo Buds come with Spatial Audio and a custom-built acoustic architecture.

The Solo Buds are compatible with ApplesFind Myand AndroidsFind My rig.

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Well see if the promise extends to Android devices.

The Solo Buds will be available in June.

If you dont like buds, the Beats Solo 4 is a set of over-the-ear plushy headphones.

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Apple says the pair offer an ultralight design weighing around 7 ouncesfor comparison, theAirPods Maxweigh twice as much.

The headphones claim up to 50 hours of battery on a charge.

They cost $200 and will start to ship on May 2.

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