Belkin announced the SoundForm Freedom true wireless earbuds, one of the first ever accessories to work with Apple's new Find My network, feature - until now exclusively available on Apple devices. On the same week Apple debuted the feature that allows third-party devices to be tracked through the app on iPhones, iPads, and Macs, some of the first companies to take advantage of the feature include Belkin, VanMoof (electrical bikes), and Chipolo (tracking tags). The new SoundForm Freedom TWS earbuds will be launched in June 2021 for $99 US.
"As one of the first third-party accessories to provide the unparalleled value of Apple's Find My network, we are excited to elevate the user experience of our audio products," says Steve Malony, CEO, Belkin International. "By packing rich and radiant sound with location detection in the compact and comfortable SoundForm Freedom True Wireless Earbuds, consumers can listen carefree while focusing on what matters most to them; high quality acoustics, clearer calls, and an overall exceptional experience."
The new SoundForm Freedom true wireless earbuds offer custom 2-layer drivers that are able to generate deep bass while maintaining clear mids and highs and are equipped with Qualcomm aptX Bluetooth technology. The SoundForm Freedom earbuds offer Advanced Environmental Noise Cancellation (ENC) with advanced clear-call technology using dual microphones to ensure reduced background noise so the user's voice is heard. On a full charge the earbuds offer up to eight hours of non-stop playtime, with another 28 hours of playtime available through the wireless charging case.
The Find My network accessory program enables third-party companies to build finding capabilities into their products, letting users leverage Apple's Find My app to locate and keep track of the important items in their lives if they are lost or stolen. If the SoundForm Freedom true wireless earbuds are lost but nearby, users can use the Find My app to play a sound on their earbuds case. If further away, users can put their earbuds in Lost Mode and let the Find My network help track it down. Once located, someone can use the Find My app on any iPhone to identify it and be taken to a website that will display the owner's message and contact information. A user can also turn on "Notify when found," which will notify them when the Find My network has located the earbuds, then provide that location on a map in the Find My app.
All of this is done while keeping location data private and anonymous with end-to-end encryption, ensuring that no one else, not even Apple or Belkin, can view the location of SoundForm Freedom true wireless earbuds.
The SoundForm Freedom also come with a charging case with Qi wireless charging and USB-C port, with the earbuds offering a comfortable fit and perfect seal with small, medium, or large ear tips included in packaging. The earbuds are IPX5 rated for sweat and splash resistance. Pre-orders are available through Belkin.com.
Belkin is an accessories market leader delivering power, protection, productivity, connectivity and audio solutions for a broad range of consumer electronics and enterprise environments. Designed in Southern California and sold in more than 50 countries around the world, Belkin is a brand of Belkin International (together with Linksys, Wemo, and Phyn), which in 2018 merged with Foxconn Interconnect Technology.
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Belkin SoundForm Freedom True Wireless Earbuds Work with Apple's Find My Network
April 8 2021, 00:45
Belkin announced the SoundForm Freedom true wireless earbuds, one of the first ever accessories to work with Apple's new Find My network, feature - until now exclusively available on Apple devices. On the same week Apple debuted the feature that allows third-party devices to be tracked through the app on iPhones, iPads, and Macs, some of the first companies to take advantage of the feature include Belkin, VanMoof (electrical bikes), and Chipolo (tracking tags). The new SoundForm Freedom TWS earbuds will be launched in June 2021 for $99 US.