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AirPods Max and AirPods 33 min read Last Updated : Sep 06 2024 | 1:11 PM IST
Apple is expected to revamp the existing AirPods lineup by
replacing older generation models with two new standard AirPods fourth generation models
The report suggested that Apple will replace the AirPods 2 with an entry-level AirPods 4 variant, featuring a modern design and improved
The AirPods 2 were launched in 2019 and features an outdated design similar to the original AirPods
Similarly, Apple might replace the 2021 AirPods 3 with a higher-end AirPods 4 variant.
Both new AirPods models are expected to feature a
similar design, however, Apple might change the branding of these devices
models are expected to feature new drivers for improved audio, but Active Noise Cancelling (ANC) technology would likely be limited to the
The entry-level AirPods might also miss out on wireless charging functionality but will likely get a USB-C port for charging, similar to its
more expensive counterpart.AirPods Max 2: What to expect
At the iPhone 16 launch event, Apple might bring the first major update to its
headphone, the AirPods Max
Apple might bring some of the audio features that it offers on its AirPods Pro to the AirPods Max, given that the headphones are already
priced higher than the AirPods Pro.
AirPods Max 2 is expected to be powered by the H2 chip that powers the AirPods Pro 2 model currently
With more processing capability, Apple might bring features such as Adaptive Audio, Conversation Awareness and more to the AirPods
Meanwhile, the Conversation Awareness function detects an ongoing conversation and lowers the music volume while isolating the voice for
Other notable features that might get featured on the new model include head-shaking gestures to respond to Siri, voice isolation on phone
calls, Personalized Spatial Audio, and more.
No major cosmetic change is expected for the second generation AirPods Max, but Apple might
this year, it is not expected to bring a new top-of-the-line AirPods Pro model
The next generation AirPods Pro is expected to launch in 2025 and not much is known about the improvements it will offer
However, it is likely that Apple will pack-in a new H3 processor for improved audio processing and more.First Published: Sep 06 2024 | 12:46
