DAISY GOODWIN: Why I believe a good funeral can be just as memorable and life-affirming as a wedding (and to deny your family one is selfish), as more than half of us say a formal send-off is a waste of money The included oval charging case has a matte surface, and I like how the transparent version looks—you can see just about every one of its internal components through a slightly opaque plastic material. The front sports the lowercase Beats “b” logo as well as a status LED, while the bottom houses a USB-C port for the included USB-C-to-USB-C cable. Unfortunately, the case does not charge wirelessly and can't stand upright by itself—I just propped it up in the photos here to show its design. For reference, the AirPods case supports MagSafe charging. Kendall Jenner becomes THIRD KarJenner to land Forbes cover after Kim Kardashian and Kylie Jenner did it first as she talks tequila brand 818 Great British Bake Off confirm fan favourite has left the Channel 4 show ahead of the final as viewers call for them to be made a 'fifth host'

Charging is done via a USB-C port on the included case, and the Beats Studio Buds Plus are rated for six hours (earbuds) and 24 hours (charging case) with ANC active. With ANC off, battery life is boosted to nine hours (earbuds) and 36 hours (charging case), which is an impressive spec for any wireless earbuds. By way of comparison, Apple’s pricier AirPods Pro 2 are specified to last six hours with ANC on, with another 30 hours from the case. Danielle Harold's mother touches down in Australia as she declares the soap star is 'already a winner in her eyes'Dua Lipa puts on an edgy style display in Matrix-inspired all-leather ensemble in NYC - as star 'plans a stadium tour for 2024' The Crown's Meg Bellamy recreates moment Kate Middleton caught Prince William's eye in a sheer dress on the catwalk at university fashion show Angelina Jolie is seen for the first time since being accused of 'playing games' with ex-husband Brad Pitt

Now, that's because the Studio Buds are running a proprietary wireless chip that's not exactly the W1 or H1 Chip we've seen in other Apple earbuds. That's both refreshing for Android owners who haven't been catered to as well in recent years by the Beats brand since its acquisition by Apple and a bit of a disappointment for some Apple users who enjoy features like multipoint pairing with other Apple devices and hands-free Siri. The mic array works reliably and I could understand every word from an iPhone test recording. The mics don't emphasize clarity as much as those on the AirPods Pro, but conversations over a strong cellular signal aren't an issue with either one. Beats Studio Buds + deliver rich, immersive sound whether you’re listening to music or taking calls. Each bud is equipped with a custom two-layer transducer that flexes to deliver cleaner bass and ultra-low distortion.The numbers quoted by Beats, however, are with Active Noise Cancellation and Transparency mode disabled. With either of those features enabled, the actual real-world battery life performance will be notably lower. For comparison’s sake, Beats Studio Buds offered eight hours of battery life with both ANC and Transparency mode disabled. 9to5Mac’s Take Sound clarity on phone calls was very good. As for vocal clarity with podcasts, the crisp, treble forward sound the Buds Plus put out was undeniably clear, though it was accompanied by a leanness in the mid-range that resulted in sibilants being overemphasized. At relatively high volume levels, I found the presentation to be fatiguing, and strongly preferred to maintain a strict volume cap. Beyond the new colors, the Studio Buds + look essentially identical to the original Studio Buds, but Beats says 95% of the internal parts are brand-new including 3x larger microphones for improved sound capture and a brand-new venting and mic port design. As with the previous model, the Studio Buds + include IPX4 sweat and water resistance to stand up to workouts and weather. may not be available in all languages or in all areas, and features may vary by area. Internet access is required. Cellular data charges may apply.

The biggest changes to Beats Studio Buds+ are the improvements to Active Noise Cancellation and Transparency mode. Beats says that you can expect Beats Studio Buds+ to deliver up to 1.6x more powerful ANC and up to 2x better Transparency than the first-generation predecessors. Al Pacino's girlfriend Noor Alfallah, 29, says she's 'not the marrying type' after welcoming son Roman with actor, 83 Helen Flanagan reveals she's been ghosted and had a one night stand in a string of dating disasters after her split from her ex-fiancé Scott SinclairBeats Studio Buds + support spatial audio for immersive music — delivering a surround sound experience — that you can take anywhere. With beautiful new colors to choose from and vast improvements to Active Noise Cancellation, Transparency, call performance and battery life, Beats Studio Buds + deliver an unmatched combination of fashion and function for both iOS and Android consumers.'