Apple‑owned Beats headphones seen on Lamine Yamal

A new model of Beats over-ear headphones has been publicly teased by Spanish football star Lamine Yamal, signaling an imminent product launch from the Apple-owned audio brand. The bright pink headphones appeared prominently in a series of images and a video posted to Yamal’s Instagram account as he arrived at a training camp for the Spanish national team ahead of the upcoming World Cup.

The social media post, which has garnered millions of likes, did not mention the headphones directly, but they were clearly visible, either draped around the athlete’s neck or hanging from a designer bag. The appearance confirms the device belongs to Beats, as the distinctive side “b” logo is visible in the photos. This follows a filing last week with the U.S. Federal Communications Commission for an unidentified Bluetooth over-ear headphone with model number A3577.

The new headphones feature a significantly redesigned look compared to the current Beats Studio Pro, which launched in 2023. Observers note the headband has a thinner stem that widens toward the earcups, a design more reminiscent of Apple’s AirPods Max. The earcups themselves also appear more angular and protrude from the ear...