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Noble Announces Launch Of FoKus Apollo ANC Headphones

The new model features the world’s first dynamic/planar hybrid driver arrangement, offers 80 hours of playtime, and has a removable boom mic.

Published

2 years ago

September 2, 2024

Joanna Melki

Noble

Leading in-ear monitor specialist Noble has stepped into the highly competitive world of wireless over-ear headphones after announcing a new model, the FoKus Apollo.

The premium device is not just a first for Noble but also the world’s only headphone to use a dynamic driver and planar magnetic hybrid speaker arrangement. According to the press release, the unique setup offers audio quality like “no other wireless headphone that has come before, utilizing the accuracy and top-end clarity of planar with the power and body achieved by dynamic drivers”.

Premium Features & Build Quality

The FoKus Apollo features a premium anodized aluminum frame, along with an Alcantara headband and replaceable leather earpads for maximum comfort and sound isolation.

As well as a unique speaker setup, the headphones also feature an integrated ADI chip combined with 3 microphones on each side for noise cancellation of up to -35db. Support for LDAC and aptX HD codecs means that the FoKus Apollo also delivers the best possible wireless audio fidelity.

Users will enjoy up to 80 hours of playtime (or 60 hours with noise cancellation active) while the accompanying FoKus app offers personalized EQ adjustments.

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Finally, Noble has bundled a removable boom mic with the FoKus Apollo to turn the headphones into a high-end communication device, along with a 3.5mm audio cable to enable gamers, streamers, and podcasters to benefit from their premium sound.

Specifications

Driver Configuration: 1 x 40mm Dynamic Driver, 1 x 14.5mm Planar Magnetic Driver
Communication Format: Bluetooth 5.3
Frequency Response: 10-40kHz
Codecs Supported: LDAC, aptX, aptX HD, SBC, AAC
Continuous Playback: ANC ON: 60 hours. ANC OFF: 80 hours
Charging Time: <3 hours
Battery Capacity: 1000mAh
Accessories Included: EVA carrying case, 3.5mm auxiliary cable, USB-C cable, two-prong airline adapter, 1/4″ adapter, detachable boom mic.

The Noble FoKus Apollo will be available from September 3rd, priced at $649 / £599 / €699.

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New Disney+ Streaming App Has Officially Launched In The UAE

The app’s recommendations now factor in what’s popular in the UAE, and a dedicated Junior Mode gives kids their own corner of Disney+.

Published

4 days ago

October 9, 2026

Dana Saadeh

Disney

A new Disney+ app has officially launched in the UAE, and subscribers can now keep watching their favorite titles when they travel. Disney+ says access extends across supported markets in Europe, the United States and beyond.

The app is built around a dynamic homepage and simpler navigation, with recommendations drawn from each customer’s viewing habits and what’s popular in the UAE. Content from Hulu and ESPN is now easier to find alongside Disney+’s own library, the company says. Audio and subtitles come in up to 25 languages, and supported devices get high-quality video and sound.

For families, the app includes Junior Mode, a dedicated, simplified version of Disney+ for younger viewers, built around age-appropriate shows and movies. It sits alongside existing controls such as PIN-protected profiles, customizable content ratings and account notifications when a profile is changed.

The catalog still spans Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, National Geographic, Hulu and FX. Returning series include Season 8 of “The Kardashians,” Season 23 of “Grey’s Anatomy” and Season 38 of “The Simpsons”. Also on the service are the second season of International Emmy and BAFTA Award-winning series “Rivals,” comedy “Only Murders in the Building,” Walt Disney Animation Studios’ “Zootropolis 2” and 20th Century Studios’ “Send Help”.

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Marvel Television’s “VisionQuest” is on the way, and Disney’s live-action “Moana” is due later this autumn. Beyond Hollywood, the Turkish title “Halef” is coming to the platform alongside a lineup of Korean entertainment: Korean-Japanese romantic comedy “Merry Berry Love” is streaming now, and “The Remarried Empress” arrives November 4.

Existing subscribers will be prompted to download the new app and sign in with their current credentials, with on-screen steps covering account confirmation and profile setup. Subscriptions start at AED 49.99 per month and can be canceled at any time.

For UAE subscribers planning to travel, the update will likely be well received, but Disney has left one question open. It confirms Europe and the United States as supported markets but doesn’t yet say which others fall under and beyond.