Apple reveals special Year of the Tiger gear, but you probably can’t get it

Apple has found out new “Year of the Tiger” variations of a number of its maximum famous gadgets, which include the Beats Studio Buds and AirTags. The new services could be made to be had to buy in Japan and China, with the precise merchandise performing to differ barely relying on which marketplace you’re in. According to Apple, those gadgets are designed as a tribute to the Lunar New Year.

Apple has released a web page on its Japanese internet site for its new 12 months promotions, which include the promise of a present card with the equal of up to $210 with eligible product purchases made on January 2 and 3 (in Japan, of course). One can, for example, get a 6,000 JPY Apple Gift Card with the acquisition of pick out iPhone 12 models.

Of unique observe is the unique “Year of the Tiger” model of the AirTags tracker, one which functions an instance of a winking cool animated film tiger. This object isn’t for sale; rather, Apple will supply a unit away with eligible iPhone purchases at some point of the New Year’s promotion. Only 20,000 gadgets had been produced and they’re supplied on a first-come, first-served basis.

In China, meanwhile, Apple will begin promoting the unique version model of the Beats Studio Buds proper wi-fi earbuds on January first. The version functions earpieces and the charging case in a vivid pink crimson color, in addition to tiger stripes composed of what seems to be a totally nice gold-coloured glitter.

The new fashion choice joins the same old crimson-coloured variant, in addition to the black and silver variations. The organization clarified in a tweet at the Beats through Dre Twitter account that that is a unique version layout made mainly as a Year of the Tiger tribute; they’re priced on the equal of around $179 USD.

Sadly, this unique version AirTags tracker and the Year of the Tiger Beats earbuds aren’t to be had in maximum markets, so you’ll want to be China or Japan to seize the gadgets — or even then, the AirTags are best to be had in case you purchase an iPhone earlier than the stock runs out. It’s probable that at the least a number of those tiger-themed trackers will make their manner to eBay at a few point, though, so hold an eye fixed out in case you’re determined to feature one in your collection.