Apple no longer charges extra for Active Noise Cancellation on AirPods, folding it into the $129 AirPods 5 instead of reserving it for the higher-end model.Apple today announced the AirPods 5. ANC now comes standard on the base model rather than being exclusive to its pricier variant, as it was with the outgoing AirPods 4, which cost $129 without ANC and $179 with it.There is still a pricier version of the AirPods 5, called "AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging Case." This model starts at $149 and includes a force sensor with swiping volume controls, an hour of additional battery life with ANC enabled, and wireless charging. The ‌AirPods 4‌ with ANC were priced at $179.AirPods 5 are available for pre-order starting today, with both the $129 and $149 models arriving in stores on Friday, September 18.Related Roundup: AirPods 4Tag: Wireless ChargingBuyer's Guide: AirPods (Caution)Related Forum: AirPodsThis article, "AirPods 5 Include ANC as Standard, Pricier Variant Now Gatekeeps Wireless Charging Instead" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums