Apple‘s revival of the Beats Pill seems imminent, with the speaker recently passing FCC certification in the United States. The FCC filing reveals the model number (A3211) and confirms 2.402-2.48GHz Bluetooth transmission. This suggests a potential launch date sometime in June.
Apple has been using celebrities to subtly market its upcoming speaker
Apple has been amping up excitement for the new Pill with a celebrity marketing push. Basketball legend LeBron James, F1 driver Daniel Ricciardo, soccer star Lionel Messi, and social media icon Kim Kardashian have all been spotted carrying the speaker in recent photos.
While details about the speaker’s specifications remain under wraps, leaks from the iOS 17.5 code suggest it will retain the classic “pill” design and introduce a new lanyard, a feature absent on previous models.
This upcoming release marks a return for the Beats Pill series. The original pill-shaped speaker launched in 2012, before Apple acquired Beats Electronics. Apple further expanded the line with the Pill+ in 2015, featuring a Lightning charging interface. The discontinuation of the Pill+ in early 2022 paved the way for this new iteration. In line with Apple’s recent design trends, the new Pill is expected to adopt a USB-C charging port. Beyond that, we can expect advancements in Bluetooth technology and other functionalities compared to the nearly nine-year-old Pill+.
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