Spotted by YouTuber Max Balzer on Twitter earlier this afternoon, Beats by Dre‘s Instagram account, @beatsbydre, has posted a countdown to their story with implications that a news announcement is coming tomorrow, June 14th, at 11am ET.
It’s official. On June 14, which is tomorrow, Beats by Dre is announcing *something*.
(Obviously the Studio Buds)
This Instagram countdown ends at 11:00am EST”¦ the same time Apple drops (some) press releases.
It all lines up – Beats Studio Buds tomorrow morning!@jon_prosser pic.twitter.com/m8qba8Rz8C
— Max Balzer (@MaxBalzer_) June 13, 2021
Since animations were first uncovered by MacRumor’s contributing writer Steve Moser on May 17th, rumors have been swirling that a launch would either come at WWDC, or soon after.
Animations of Beats Studio Buds: ? pic.twitter.com/XYVvYP7ez3
— Steve Moser (@SteveMoser) May 17, 2021
Celebrities such as NBA star LeBron James, US Soccer star Alex Morgan, musician Roddy Ricch, and even TikToker Dixie D’Amelio have been spotted sporting the unreleased buds in the past few days, further fueling the rumors.
@dixiedamelio♬ JOEMAMA – Joewaud
The buds are expected to support Spatial Audio, as well as potentially supporting some of the recently-released Apple Music lossless specs.
Will the announcement tomorrow be the Beats Studio Buds? We can’t be 100% sure, but all signs point to yes. Check back with us tomorrow for more information regarding this announcement.
