Beats announces the Powerbeats Fit, a slightly updated successor to the Beats Fit Pro

If you’re looking to a new set of Beats earbuds but aren’t a fan of the company’s over-the-ear hook, there’s another fresh option to consider. The Apple-owned company revealed its latest model, the Powerbeats Fit, which looks a lot like the Beats Fit Pro that debuted in 2021. That’s because this new set of earbuds is the direct successor to that four-year-old audio accessory.

Don’t expect a comprehensive overhaul though. In addition to the name change, Beats says it made the Powerbeats Fit more comfortable with a 20 percent more flexible wingtip. The whole package is also more compact thanks to a 17 percent smaller case. The price is staying the same as the previous model though, as the company kept t...