AirPods 4: The Future of Apple's Audio Experience with New Models
Introducing AirPods 4: Apple's Next Audio Innovation
AirPods 4 will redefine Apple's audio offerings with two new models expected in 2024. In the latest edition of his Power On newsletter, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reiterated his previous report that Apple will release the fourth generation of the standard AirPods later this year.
What to Expect from the New AirPods
Apple is said to have plans to replace the second- and third-generation AirPods with two fourth-gen AirPods models that fill those points in the lineup.
- New Features: The higher-priced AirPods 4 will feature active noise cancellation, previously exclusive to the AirPods Pro.
- Redesigned Design: Expect redesigned earbuds and charging cases, with the new case featuring USB-C.
- Replacement Timeline: The second-generation AirPods were originally released in 2019, priced at $129, and the third-generation AirPods followed in 2021 at $179. Pricing for the fourth-generation AirPods remains yet unknown.
Future Updates
The AirPods Pro is slated for an update at a later date, likely in 2025, while updates for the AirPods Max, released in 2020, remain uncertain. Gurman highlighted that the AirPods Max could receive USB-C and new colors in upcoming revisions.
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