In addition to its new 2-in-1 wireless charger with MagSafe, Belkin also today announced the new truly wireless SoundForm headphones. Most notably, these new headsets integrate with Apple’s Find My app, making them one of the first third-party accessories to access Apple’s network.
At WWDC last year, Apple announced that it would open its Find My app to third-party accessory manufacturers. At the time, Apple explained:
Introducing a new program that will allow customers to locate their products using the power of the vast Find My network. With hundreds of millions of Apple devices worldwide, advanced end-to-end encryption and industry-leading security, users can find their items in the Find My app with the peace of mind that their privacy is protected.
This means that accessory manufacturers can sign up to use Apple technology, allowing these accessories to be monitored by the Find My app. Third-party accessories can benefit from Apple’s Find My infrastructure, including the ability to find them offline.
Belkin is now taking advantage of this functionality with its new SoundForm Freedom True wireless headphones. Belkin explains:
The new True Wireless Earbuds are also developed with location capabilities through Apple’s Find My network, an advanced crowdsourcing location network with uncompromising privacy that will allow customers to use the Find My app to locate them in the event of a loss or theft.
Other features of SoundForm Freedom include:
- Charge your headphones case with any Qi wireless charger or through a USB-C port; 15 minutes of charge, in this case, provides 2 hours of playback
- Get the most comfortable fit, perfect seal and noise isolation with custom designed small, medium or large ear tips
- IPX5 rated for sweat and splash resistance
Freedom True Wireless Earbuds will be available from March / April 2021, but pricing information has yet to be announced.
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