When to wait

In a new report on Apple news, journalist Mark Gurman writes that Apple is preparing the AirPods Max 2 for release later in 2024. This means the years-long wait for new headphones may finally be over.

Apple frequently shows off new AirPods alongside its annual iPhone reveal in the fall. September is the most likely launch month for AirPods Max 2.

Unfortunately, anyone hoping for a big change in the new AirPods Max will likely be disappointed. “I expect the AirPods Max to get a USB-C port later this year, but I won’t hold my breath for any significant new features,” Gurman writes.

Early rumors also suggested that the next AirPods Max would have several new color options. At least the updated earbuds are also likely to receive the H2 chip to enable features currently available on the AirPods Pro 2. These include adaptive voice, easier Siri initiation, speech recognition, and personalized voice.

If we get caught up in assumptions and dreams, we can even see some functions of artificial intelligence. But considering how cautious Apple is about this technology, it may wait until the next generation.

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If Apple launches the new AirPods Max without the new features that have long been available in the AirPods Pro, it will not only be disappointing, but will also make the $549 price point particularly unacceptable in the eyes of consumers. Maybe it could lower the price in this case, but Apple rarely discounts new hardware prices.

Therefore, the AirPods Max are likely to receive functional parity with the AirPods Pro, along with USB-C charging and new colors for the same. price 549$. All of this will make the AirPods Max a solid option for new buyers, but it won’t necessarily be a compelling upgrade for the many AirPods Max owners who already own the AirPods Max.