Apple has announced the release of a special edition AirPods Pro to commemorate the upcoming Year of the Dragon. The limited edition AirPods Pro feature a meticulously crafted dragon emblem on the charging case, symbolising strength, good fortune, and prosperity—attributes traditionally associated with the Chinese zodiac sign of the dragon
The Lunar New Year is celebrated on February 10 and ahead of it,
Apple
has announced the release of a special edition
AirPods Pro
to commemorate the upcoming Year of the Dragon. The limited edition AirPods Pro feature a meticulously crafted dragon emblem on the charging case, symbolising strength, good fortune, and prosperity—attributes traditionally associated with the Chinese zodiac sign of the dragon
Underneath the surface, these
special AirPods
Pro boast the same audio technology that are found in the original AirPods Pro. So buyers will get active noise cancellation, transparency mode, and the immersive spatial audio experience associated with AirPods Pro.
Which countries will the new AirPods Pro be available?
The special edition AirPods Pro will be available in China, Singapore, Hong Kong, Vietnam, and
Matao
. Furthermore, the AirPods will be made available in South Korea where it is the year of the Blue Dragon.
The Year of the Dragon AirPods Pro will be available from Apple’s online store.
To ring in the Year of the Dragon, from January 18 to February 13, select countries will be treated to free Lunar New Year-themed Today at Apple sessions, offering fun activities and creative workshops led by local experts. Reports have also suggested that some stores in these countries are decked out with vibrant window decals celebrating the occasion. There is also an exclusive Year of the Dragon wallpaper for your
iPhone
, iPad, or
Mac
, available on Apple's website in Hong Kong.
This year in China Apple is also offering rare discounts on iPhone 15 series ahead of the Lunar New Year. There are also discounts on other Apple products in China from January 18 to January 21.
Apple, in the past, had launched Year of the Rabbit, Year of the Tiger and Year of the Ox themed AirPods.