Apple’s newBluetooth speaker Beats Pill has passed certification

The rebirth of Apple’s Beats Pill seems imminent: the speaker recently passed FCC certification in the US. The FCC filing lists the model number (A3211) and confirms Bluetooth transmission at 2.402-2.48GHz. This suggests a potential launch date could be in June.

So far, the A3211 has been approved by the FCC.

Apple uses celebrities to promote its new gadget

Apple is amping up the hype around its new Pill speaker by using celebrity marketing. Basketball legend LeBron James, Formula One driver Daniel Ricchiardo, soccer star Lionel Messi and social media icon Kim Kardashian — have all been spotted with the speaker in recent photos.

Apple is using celebrities to promote its new Pill speaker.

While details on the speaker’s specifications remain secret, leaked iOS 17.5 code suggests it will retain the classic «tablet» design and get a new strap not found on previous models.

While details on the speaker’s specs remain secret, leaks from iOS 17.5 suggest it will retain the classic «tablet» design and get a new strap not found on previous models.

This upcoming release marks the return of the Beats Pill series. The original pill-shaped speaker was released in 2012, before Apple acquired Beats Electronics. In 2015, Apple expanded the lineup by releasing the Pill+ with a Lightning charging interface. The discontinuation of the Pill+ in early 2022 paved the way for a new iteration. In keeping with Apple’s latest design trends, the new Pill is expected to get a USB-C charging port. You can also expect improvements in Bluetooth technology and other functionality over the nearly nine-year-old Pill+ model.

The new Pill+ is also expected to have improved Bluetooth technology and other features over the nearly nine-year-old Pill+.