Philips Fidelio SoundSphere docking speakers work with AirPlay

By George Wong on 03/08/2011, filed in Home > Apple

Philips Fidelio SoundSphere docking speakers work with AirPlay Philips has just unveiled a new set of docking speakers designed to work over WiFi so you never have to deal with the hassle of connecting cables to listen to your music ever again. Called the Fidelio SoundSphere, this sleek looking speaker dock allows you to listen to music without your iPhone ever needing to leave your hand. Just play your music through AirPlay and your iOS device will recognize the speakers as long as you’re in range. The round speakers are also designed in such a way that it can provide music in all directions, meaning that you can place the speakers in the center of a room and you’ll be to listen to your music no matter where you stand or sit in the room. The Philips Fidelio SoundSphere will be available from May onwards and will set you back around $1,110 (799 EUR).

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Philips: Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V., or Royal Philips Electronics, commonly known as Philips, is a Dutch consumer electronics company based in Amsterdam. Philips is founded in the year 1891 by Dutch industrialist Gerard Philips together with his father, Frederik Philips. The company is one of the largest electronics companies in the world. It is organized into three main divisions - Philips Consumer Lifestyle, Philips Healthcare, and Philips Lighting. Today, Philips employs around 122,000 people across more than 60 countries in the world. Philips has a vast portfolio of products ranging from consumer electronics to healthcare products. Philips is also known for its lighting products. In 2012, the company became the largest manufacturer of lighting in the world.

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