GoKawiilBeats teases Pikachu-themed Beats Pill speaker
Beats by Dre posted a teaser showing a silhouette of a Pill Bluetooth speaker accented with yellow lightning bolts, captioned 'Time to catch something new,' confirming a Pokémon collaboration. No release date or pricing for the themed version was announced, though the standard Beats Pill currently sells for $150.
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The reveal follows months of speculation sparked by Pikachu's appearance at Apple's August hardware event and a leaked photo of Pikachu-branded Pill packaging, suggesting Apple had been planning this tie-in for some time. Pairing a major entertainment franchise with the Pill, which Apple relaunched in 2024 after discontinuing it, could help reignite consumer interest in the product line.
- Beats confirmed a Pikachu-themed Beats Pill via a teaser video on social media.
- No release date or price has been announced for the special edition speaker.
- The collaboration follows earlier leaks and Pikachu's appearance at Apple's August event.
Beats Pill Bluetooth Speaker — This is the very speaker getting the Pikachu makeover, so grabbing the standard Beats Pill now gets you the same portable, punchy sound in the meantime. It's compact, waterproof, and perfect for anyone excited about the Pokémon collab who wants to jump into the Beats ecosystem today.
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