Sony WH-1000XM4: what we want to see from Sony's new cordless earphones

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Expect to see the Sony WH-1000XM4 announced any day now
Last month an FCC filing from Sony revealed the model number of what could be a brand new pair of noise-cancelling headphones, and now
page said the Sony WH-1000XM4 would have multipoint pairing, Bluetooth 5.0 and, of course, best-in-class adaptive noise cancellation.Their
predecessors, the Sony WH-1000XM3 Wireless Headphones have been on top of our list of the best headphones since their release way back in
world is ready for a new pair of noise-canceling headphones from Sony
the next month or two
coming.Whether the coronavirus pandemic has pushed the Sony WH-1000XM4 release date back or will create shortages is unknown, however.Sony
not before the publication posted screengrabs of the listing, revealing a price of $349.99.The Sony WH-1000XM3
(Image credit: Sony)Sony WH-1000XM4 leaks and rumorsWhat new features will we get with the Sony WH-1000XM4 headphones? A recent leak based
on a teardown of the Sony Connect APK (Android Application Package) suggests that they could be among the smartest headphones we've ever
WH-1000XM4 detect a voice, they'll automatically enable ambient sound, allowing environmental noise to pass through the headphones so you
can hear the conversation without removing your earcups
corroborated the leaks with its own teardown), "users will also be able to adjust the voice detection sensitivity from Auto (based on
ambient sound), High, or Low in case users find that it activates too often (such as when the person speaking is close by) or too little
You can toggle this setting either from within the app or from (likely) the NC/Ambient button on the headphones."The Sony WH-1000XM4 will
also reportedly "be able to change some (if not all) headphone settings based on your location (set locations or your own) and uses [sic]
Bluetooth 5.0 standard (rather than Bluetooth 4.2) for better wireless connection at larger distances, as well as a reduced 2V power usage
(down from 8V), which should make the cans more economical and aid battery life (now set at 40 hours instead of 36 hours).There's also
mention of a 'speak to chat' feature which should let you use a wake word to speak to a voice assistant, rather than use a dedicated
eventually release.The Sony WH-1000XM4 won't look very different to their predecessors (pictured)
(Image credit: Sony)Sony WH-1000XM4: what we want to seeNoise cancellation on callsThe noise cancellation offered by the Sony WH-1000XM3
successfully fought off competition from Bose in 2019, Sony could take a leaf from its competitor's book and apply noise-cancellation to
separate mics, which work together to isolate your voice and reject environmental noise during phone calls
This means that your voice sounds clearer to the person on the end of the line, with less background noise getting in the way of your
busy London street
Sony WH-1000XM4 could have better connectivity than previous models if Sony decides to use Qualcomm's latest Bluetooth codec, aptX Adaptive,
PX5 Wireless Headphones, operate with low latency when you're watching videos or playing games, avoiding that annoying lag between audio and
visual that sometimes occurs over Bluetooth.This codec also allows for the delivery of Hi-Res Audio over a wireless connection, leading to
better-sounding music.Should I buy the Sony WH-1000XM3?If you were thinking of buying the Sony WH-1000XM3, you may be put off by the idea of
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