The new Apple iPhone 16 may have taken center stage at today’s Apple event, but that’s not the only new product announcement you should keep your eyes on.
Today, Apple revealed the next generation of Apple AirPods 4. Allow us to break down all the new details of the new earbuds.
Apple introduces AirPods 4
As mentioned, the AirPods 4 have arrived, and here’s everything Apple divulged about the new devices.
The new AirPods 4 line has two different models. AirPods 4 and a higher end AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation.
Both models have audio quality improvements, like personalize spacial audio and voice isolation, which removes background noise.
The design of the AirPods 4 has been updated with more comfortable earbuds and a shorter AirPods Pro-like stem.
New Siri interactions allow users to just nod yes or no to answer questions from Siri while wearing AirPods 4.
Active Noise Cancellation on the higher-end AirPods 4 automatically reduces noise around the user and adjusts the volume based on their surroundings. A new Conversation Awareness feature lowers the user’s earbuds volume automatically when they start talking.
A new USB-C charging case. The higher end model comes with a charging case that can be wirelessly charged and has a speaker to help with the Find My feature.
AirPods 4 price, preorder details
AirPods 4 is priced at $129 for the base model and $179 for AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation. The new AirPods are can be pre-ordered today and will be available September 20.
Apple also introduced new health features for the AirPods Pro and new color headphone options for the AirPods Max.
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