The AirPods Max might finally see a refresh today after 4 long years

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• Apple could launch the AirPods Max 2 at todays iPhone 16 launch event.
• The headphones are expected to bring improved noise cancelation, adaptive audio, and USB-C connectivity.

Apple hasnt launched a new pair of its premium AirPods Max headphones since the first ones came out in 2020, but that could change today, despite previous rumors. According to Bloombergs Mark Gurman, Apple could finally release the AirPods Max 2 at todays “Glowtimeà¢ÃƒÂ¢Ã¢â‚¬Å¡Ã‚¬Ã‚ÂÂ� event. This is a surprise since the journalist previously claimed that Apple wont launch the device alongside the iPhone 16 series.

In a last-minute post on X, Gurman added that the new AirPods Max might bring improved noise cancelation, adaptive audio, and a USB-C charging port. Apple is also expected to launch the cheaper AirPods 4 at the event, but a new pair of AirPods Pro is unlikely. Gurman previously reported that Apple will only refresh the Pro model with a new chip in 2025.

I expect Apple to launch new AirPods Max headphones tomorrow with better noise cancellation, adaptive audio & USB-C. Theyll launch with the low-end AirPods 4. This is line with my reporting for months but runs counter to lack of low inventory in stores. https://t.co/KIJQEwywcp

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