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Jabra Launches Feature-Packed ‘Elite 4’ Entry-Level Earbuds

The newest addition to the Elite lineup offers Bluetooth Multipoint connectivity, Active Noise Cancellation, and IP55-rated water and dust resistance.

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3 years ago

April 18, 2023

Nour Nasir

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Jabra has announced the launch of the Elite 4, the newest addition to the Elite lineup and the successor to the popular entry-level Elite 3.

The Elite 4 has been built to cover everyday earphone essentials, including comfort, sound quality, and convenience while staying at an affordable price point.

Bluetooth Multipoint enables users to switch seamlessly between sources like smartphones and laptops, while the feedforward Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) removes annoying distractions while traveling in loud environments.

When it comes to sound quality, the Elite 4 packs four microphones and 6mm speakers for crystal-clear calls and music enjoyment, while Jabra’s Sound+ app lets users customize the soundstage to their individual preferences.

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Jabra claims the Elite 4 will last for “5.5 hours of play time on your chosen device, and 22 hours with the sleek case (28 hours with ANC off)”. The earbuds appear to be made from pretty decent materials and boast IP55 durability to protect against dust and water.

Jabra Elite 4 Features:

Bluetooth Multipoint for seamless switching between calls and apps
Fast Pair and Swift Pair for instant connections
Active Noise Cancellation
Comfortable fit for all-day wearing
4-microphone technology for optimized call clarity
Up to 22 hours total battery with ANC on (28 hours ANC off)
Go solo feature to use either earbud for listening or taking calls while the other charges
Spotify Tap playback
Qualcomm® aptX
IP55-rated rainproof protection

jabra elite 4 color options

The Jabra Elite 4 is available now on the company’s website. The headphones are priced at $99 and come in 4 colors: Dark Gray, Navy, Lilac, and Light Beige.

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NEOPAY Wants To Follow Merchants Across Channels And Borders

A controlling 65% stake in noon payments would give NEOPAY access to marketplace sellers, online merchants and the payment flows they generate.

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1 day ago

October 5, 2026

Nour Nasir

neopay wants to follow merchants across channels and borders

It’s been a long time since checkouts were single defined places. A merchant might take payments at a physical register, on its own website and through an online marketplace, sometimes in more than one country. NEOPAY wants to follow those transactions wherever they happen.

The UAE payments company has entered into an agreement to acquire a 65% controlling stake in noon payments. NEOPAY already runs the acquiring infrastructure that lets merchants accept card payments, along with omnichannel acceptance and a merchant services platform. This new deal would add noon payments’ embedded payments platform, e-commerce gateway and merchant network across the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Egypt. That would considerably expand both NEOPAY’s digital commerce capabilities and its regional reach.

For merchants, the attraction is a single provider for online and in-store payments, plus faster settlements, data and analytics, and value-added financial services.

“Payments should be simple, reliable, and built for the markets they serve,” said Faraz Khalid, CEO of noon. His counterpart at NEOPAY, Vibhor Mundhada, added: “We have built a strong payments business in the UAE, and our ambition is now to take that capability across the region”. The acquisition, Mundhada added, would “expand our footprint into Saudi Arabia and Egypt” while reinforcing NEOPAY’s position at home.

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NEOPAY is also keen to point out potential payment volume increases. The company says noon payments’ integrations with marketplace sellers and online merchants create high transaction density in some of the region’s fastest-growing digital commerce segments. It also believes control of the business would give it access to those merchant relationships and payment flows, and speed up the rollout of alternative payment methods and installment options.

The combined roadmap targets faster merchant onboarding, better payment performance, tighter fraud controls and embedded financial services. The deal could also strengthen cross-border payments and settlement along key regional commerce corridors.