Apple plans to introduce a USB-C port to its standard AirPods and AirPods Max by 2024, with the AirPods Pro expected to be the first to make the switch during Apple's upcoming event.
Apple may not be ready to transition all of its iPhone headphone accessories to USB-C when the iPhone 15 is released next week, with a USB-C case for AirPods Pro expected this fall but a USB-C case for Apple's lower-end AirPods not due until 2024, and the high-end AirPods Max not expected to be updated with USB-C charging until sometime next year.
Apple announced the new AirPods Pro (2nd generation) with USB‐C charging capabilities, additional dust resistance, and Lossless Audio with Apple Vision Pro, along with new features like Adaptive Audio and Conversation Awareness with iOS 17.
Apple has released the AirPods Pro 2 with a USB-C charging case and updated audio quality, but lossless audio will only be available on these new models, not the original AirPods Pro with a Lightning charging case.
Apple has reduced the cost of its iPhone Battery Servicing program and decreased the prices of the newly announced iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max models in the UK, while also cutting the price of AirPods Max and second-generation AirPods Pro.
Apple is expected to release USB-C versions of the Magic Mouse, Magic Trackpad, and Magic Keyboard alongside the next iMac, while the standard AirPods will be updated with a USB-C charging case in 2024, and the next AirPods Max will also have a USB-C port.
The second-generation AirPods Pro with a USB-C MagSafe case are already discounted at Best Buy, offering a $50 price reduction from their original list price of $249.99.
Apple is releasing a new version of its AirPods Pro with software features that use machine learning to adapt the noise-canceling and amplify conversations, making them more wearable and sophisticated than previous models.
The updated second-generation AirPods Pro with a USB-C charging case support lossless audio with Apple's upcoming Vision Pro headset due to the H2 chip's 5GHz support, enabling ultra-low latency and less interference compared to the original AirPods Pro with a Lightning case limited to the 2.4GHz band.
Apple's new USB-C-enabled AirPods Pro have updated audio architecture and improved sound quality, making them the best noise-canceling buds for most iPhone owners.
Apple has introduced new software updates for the AirPods Pro 2, including Adaptive Audio and Conversational Awareness modes, as well as improved switching speed and Vision Pro connectivity for their upcoming spatial computing headset.
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Apple's lineup of headphones has grown substantially, and the AirPods Pro are considered the ultimate option due to their high-quality features, including active noise cancellation and spatial audio. Refurbished models of the AirPods Pro and AirPods Pro 2 are available with attractive deals.
During Amazon's October Prime Day sale, the Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Generation) are marked down to $189, the lowest price they have ever been, making it the perfect time to snag a pair of these highly rated and technologically advanced earbuds.
Apple is currently offering the second-generation AirPods Pro, equipped with a USB-C MagSafe charging case, for $189, which is $60 off retail price.
The AirPods Pro 2 with USB-C/MagSafe Charging Case are available for $189.00 during Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days event, the lowest price ever tracked, featuring a new USB-C port on the MagSafe Charging Case.
Apple has released new firmware for the AirPods Pro 2, but the specific features included in the update are unknown.
Apple has released a firmware update for AirPods Pro, unifying both versions of the second-generation AirPods Pro on the same firmware version and focusing on bug fixes and improvements.
Apple has introduced five new features for the second-generation AirPods Pro, including Adaptive Audio, Conversation Awareness, Mute or Unmute, Personalized Volume, and Automatic Switching improvements, all available with the update to iOS 17.
