Ahead of Apple's "It's Glowtime" event for the iPhone 16, a new claim says that the company will also update its AirPods lineup, including a new AirPods Max.
The current AirPods Max have now gone four years without any update
It's already been expected that the event will include the launch of a new AirPods 4 -- in two varieties -- but any AirPods Max update was thought to be minimal.
Specifically, it was expected that an updated AirPods Max would certainly switch from Lightning to USB-C charging. Such an update might also see some new colors.
However, Bloomberg now reports that Apple is to announce a more substantial AirPods Max.
I expect Apple to launch new AirPods Max headphones tomorrow with better noise cancellation, adaptive audio & USB-C. They'll 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
-- Mark Gurman (@markgurman) September 9, 2024
The lower end AirPods 4 is also expected to feature better noise cancellation. They're believed to have been redesigned to more resemble the current AirPods Pro.
Apple's "It's Glowtime" event is at 10:00 a.m. Pacific. AppleInsider will be covering it throughout.