That changes today, as Beats has just announced the Pill+, a wireless Bluetooth speaker that clearly has an Apple-influenced design, not to mention a Lightning port for charging. If this all sounds very Apple to you, it should. The new Beats Pill+ replaces the original Beats Pill unveiled in October 2012, and is the company’s first new speaker since being acquired by Apple for $3 billion in May 2014.
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The Pill+ features a “stereo active 2-way crossover system”, which “creates an optimized sound field for dynamic range and clarity across all genres of music”, Beats said. Battery life has been increased to an estimated 12-hours total playback time. This means Apple device owners can use their existing Lightning cables to charge the Beats Pill+. The device can be fully charged through the power cable within three hours.
Check out details images of the Beats Pill+ below and on the flip. You can even keep track of your power levels with the fuel gauge so you always know how much battery is left and use the USB port to charge out. The Beats Pill+ sets a new standard for quality and design within the burgeoning portable speaker market and reinforces the company’s commitment to innovation and function, and most importantly, a premium sound experience for music fans. Pill+ is compact and durable enough to move wherever the user goes.
The app also includes a mode called DJ The Playlist, which lets friends control what is getting played from the speaker. In addition to Bluetooth capability, the speaker features a line-in audio port for devices lacking the wireless protocol.
The Pill Plus also boasts improved stereo sound.
The Pill+ is noticeably bigger than the Pill (though it’s not as big as the Pill XL was, before that was recalled over a fire risk), but it’s still small enough that you could fit it in most bags.
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The Beats Pill+ will start out at a suggested price of $230 and can be found at Apple.com and authorized Beats retailers sometime “next month”.
