# Touchscreen-Enabled Wireless Earbuds JBL Announced the 'Tour Pro 2' Earbuds with a Smart Panel By Colin Smith | Published 2022-08-30 | Business Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tour-pro-2 References: [theverge](https://www.theverge.com/2022/8/30/23328582/jbl-touchscreen-tour-pro-2-charging-case-one-m2-features) & [ca.jbl](https://ca.jbl.com/wireless-headphones/?mrkgadid=1&mrkgcl=1221&mrkgen=gtext&mrkgbflag=1&mrkgcat=brand&utm_content=Headphones%7CEarbuds&utm_term=jbl_earbuds_Exact&utm_campaign=Text%7CBrand%7C2.0%7CCanada&utm_source=Google&utm_medium=cpc&acctid=21700000001720558&dskeywordid=43700052744234649&lid=43700052744234649&ds_s_kwgid=58700005780244743&device=c&network=g&matchtype=e&locationid=9000903&creative=552606960953&targetid=kwd-297861204215&campaignid=1560552601&adgroupid=64884758091&kxconfid=unnmhyek8&gclid=CjwKCAjw6raYBhB7EiwABge5KmLLuwNzBZOcDhjG09U2hXVYvJbel4b7VWd8IKIXIddQ5shjiWcqqhoClkwQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds)  [JBL](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jbl-tour-pro-3) announced its upcoming pair of [wireless earbuds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/line-of-wireless-earbuds) titled the 'Tour Pro 2.' These earbuds innovate on the traditional earbud model by not only having a case that doubles as a charger, but a case that triples as its own smart device. The Tour Pro 2's charging case connects to a mobile phone via Bluetooth 5.2, essentially allowing the case to act as a smartwatch. As for its concrete features, the Tour Pro 2's case lets the user adjust volume levels, enable or disable [Active Noise Cancellation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jlab-jbuds-mini-anc) (ANC), read social media messages and text messages, adjust the current media playback, and even answer incoming calls, all without requiring the user to take out their smartphone. While it may seem like these smart features take away from the battery life of the device, JBL stated that the Tour Pro 2 offers 32 hours of battery life combined with the case, or six hours on the earbuds alone per full charge. Image Credit: JBL ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 62% | Activity: 80% | Freshness: 13% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/business) > [Retail](https://www.trendhunter.com/retail) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Smart Earbuds:** Opportunity to expand functionality of earbuds beyond just listening to music with smart features such as messaging and call answering. - **Smartphone-case Integration:** Opportunity to create even more seamless integration between smartphones and their accessories through features such as volume and playback control. - **Extended Battery Life:** Opportunity to develop longer lasting battery capabilities to enhance the user experience with wireless earbuds. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Consumer Electronics:** Companies in the consumer electronics industry could benefit from exploring new ways to integrate smart technology into their products beyond traditional functionality. - **Mobile Technology:** Industry players could benefit from seamless integration between smartphones and their accessories such as wireless earbuds through the use of smart device cases. - **Audio Equipment:** Developing longer lasting battery capabilities for wireless earbuds presents an opportunity for innovation in the audio equipment industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Advanced Interface Wireless Earbuds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jbl-tour-pro-3.md) - [Screen-Incorporated Earbud Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tour-pro.md) - [Touchscreen Charging Case Earbuds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jbl-live-earbuds.md) - [Ambient Audio-Cancelling Earbuds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jbl-live-pro-2.md) - [Multi-Device-Connecting Earbuds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jlab-air-pro-earbuds.md) - [Touchscreen Charging Case Earbuds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anker-soundcore-liberty-4-pro.md) - [Smart Ambient Audio Earbuds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jbl-reflect-aero.md) - [Lifestyle Open-Ear Earbuds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jbl-openear.md) - [Feature-Rich Omni-Compatible Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jbl-tour-one-m3.md)