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Apple’s AirPods– which dropped with a little bit of debate and little interest back in 2016– struck some type of inflection point around 2018, and all of a sudden ended up being the hot thing. This was easily timed for the 2019 updates, as the 2nd-gen and after that Pro variations of the AirPods released to a freshly responsive public and offered like the proverbial hotcakes. Came the AirPods Max in late 2020, the 3rd-generation AirPods in 2021, and the 2nd-gen AirPods Pro in 2022.
Where next, then, for the AirPods? In this short article we will take a look at all the various AirPods, assessing when Apple may next upgrade them and the brand-new functions that might get here with the next generation.
At the Apple Event on September 9, Apple revealed the brand-new AirPods 4, changing the 2nd and 3rd generation AirPods. There are 2 designs, a more affordable AirPods 4 and a more costly AirPods 4 with ANC. The more affordable variation compares to the expectation that Apple was preparing to release AirPods Lite.
Apple likewise upgraded the AirPods Max with a USB-C plug, and revitalized the colors. Absolutely nothing else has actually altered about those designs.
In addition, Apple exposed that brand-new hearing-related functions are pertaining to the AirPods Pro in 2024. On September 12, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration revealed that it licensed Apple’s “Hearing Aid Feature” for the AirPods Pro.
Keep reading for more details about the most recent AirPods and what’s anticipated for the designs Apple still hasn’t upgraded.
Exist brand-new AirPods?
AirPods 4: Apple upgraded the basic AirPods in September 2024. The AirPods 4 change the 2nd-gen AirPods and the AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) change the 3rd-gen AirPods. Read our AirPods 4 with ANC evaluation and AirPods 4 vs old AirPods to discover what’s brand-new.
AirPods Max: The AirPods Max likewise had an upgrade in September 2024, almost 4 years after they were presented in December 2020, however Apple isn’t acknowledging it as a generational upgrade. Rather, Apple presented “New colors” and has actually upgraded the plug to USB-C (changing lightning).
AirPods Pro 2: While the 2nd-gen designs were presented in 2022, in September 2023 they were upgraded. Apple didn’t consider this upgrade considerable enough for a generational modification, so they are still called the 2nd generation AirPods Pro, however the ‘brand-new’ design that was presented in September 2023 features a USB-C charging case (changing the lightning port) and a little much better dust proofing. Along with the USB-C charging case, there is likewise a modification to their IP score, now IP54 (which suggests much better dustproofing). They went on sale on September 22, 2023. In September 2024, Apple exposed that brand-new hearing-related functions are concerning AirPods Pro, more details listed below.
EarPods: Apple last upgraded the wired EarPods with a USB-C cable television at the September 2023 occasion, they formerly had a Lightning cable television.