Apple and Beats today announced a new line of Beats by Dre headphones powered by Apple’s new W1 wireless audio chip, taking advantage of some of the new features of Apple’s AirPod wireless headphones.

The W1 chip allows for headphones to easily pair to your Apple devices. A user only has to activate their headphones near their device and pairing begins. The pairing is done on an iPhone, but can easily connect to an Apple Watch or Mac.

The new Beats headphones that’ll include the chip are the Beats Solo3 Wireless, the Powerbeats 3 and the new Beats X line, which Apple is saying is a comfortable, “everyday” pair of wireless headphones.

Prices for the new line of Beats by Dre headphones with the W1 chip have not yet been announced.

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Source: MAC ROUMORS