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 is now selling USB-C EarPods that are compatible with iPhones, iPads, and Macs, providing a wired option with improved sound quality for calls and audio.
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 new USB-C AirPods Pro 2 from Apple may sound slightly more refined and cleaner compared to the previous Lightning version, but further testing is needed to determine if there is a noticeable difference.
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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.
Apple's Adaptive Audio feature in the second-generation AirPods Pro dynamically blends Transparency and Active Noise Cancellation modes to tailor the noise control for different environments, reducing distracting noises while allowing important sounds to remain audible.
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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 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.
