According to MacRumors , in his weekly Power On newsletter, Bloomberg journalist Mark Gurman once again mentioned that Apple is about to introduce the fourth generation of AirPods. The new headphones will have some notable new features and designs.
According to the journalist, Apple will launch two versions of AirPods 4 with two different prices, the company is aiming for this new product to completely replace both AirPods 3 and AirPods 2. Up to now, there are very few differences between the two older headphone models other than the design aspect.
Apple is about to launch AirPods 4 with many new details
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As such, the AirPods 4 will streamline existing models. The new headphones are expected to feature a redesigned design that's a cross between the AirPods and AirPods Pro, with a shorter stem. The fit is also expected to be improved, but it's unclear whether Apple will add silicone ear tips.
The charging case of the AirPods 4 has also been redesigned, with an additional speaker to play a sound when finding the device using the Find My app, and a USB-C charging port will replace the Lightning port. The higher-end version of the AirPods 4 will feature active noise cancellation (ANC), a feature currently only available on the AirPods Pro.
In a software update coming next year, Apple will add hearing aid functionality, allowing AirPods to function as an over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aid solution instead of traditional hearing aids. In 2022, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved OTC hearing aid options, paving the way for Apple to market its headphones to people with hearing loss. Apple also plans to offer hearing tests, Gurman said.
The next-generation headphones are expected to launch in September next year alongside new iPhone models. Apple is also planning a new version of the AirPods Max in 2024.
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