My initial plan was to use photos from marketplace listings of the fake WF-1000XM5, but the photos were of mediocre quality and did not show enough details. So I decided to order a pair from Aliexpress myself so I could get a better hands on with the fakes. With free shipping, the fake WF-1000XM5 cost about 21 Euros/24 USD, which was surprisingly cheap.
The mysterious YY2998 has been certified on the FCC. We already knew the headset came with noise cancellation thanks to the Indonesian certification, but the FCC filing finally confirms it is an over-ear model. My best guess is this is the new WH-CH730N, assuming Sony keeps the 700 series naming scheme.
Sony has released a new firmware update for the WH-1000XM5, version 2.5.1, which brings some new features and a security update.
A new Walkman has appeared on the Geekbench. Unfortunately I do not have any direct information from any sources to confirm or deny the existence of a new Walkman model, so we will need to examine the listing and dig deep. Thanks again to E_D___B_A_N_G_E_R from reddit in helping gather the details.
It appears that Sony is slowly addressing the Bluetooth vulnerability in their models using Airoha/Mediatek SoCs. The ULT WEAR is the latest model receiving the update.
Sony has released a new firmware update for the WH-CH720N. This update address the Bluetooth vulnerability affecting Airoha chipsets.
If you spend a lot of money on a pair of headphones or earbuds, you expect them to work. But when basic issues, like connectivity or charging problems appear, the frustration begins.
If you own an Android device that is not running Android 11 or higher, you may be able to upgarde in the future to the upcoming 12.5 version of Sound Connect. Thanks E_D___B_A_N_G_E_R for the info.
