In a livestream Monday morning, Apple unveiled several new products, from the Apple Watch Series 10 to the iPhone 16. One of those new announcements is the latest earbuds in Apple’s lineup: the AirPods 4.
Pre-orders for the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro won’t open until Friday, September 13. However, the AirPods 4 are available to order now from Amazon and Best Buy, with an official launch on Friday, September 20. You can get the model with ANC for $179 or without ANC for just $130.
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Voice isolation eliminates background noise from anyone you’re on a call with, so if you’re walking through a crowd with loud music, the person you’re talking to will hear you and only you.
AirPods, powered by the H2 chip, feature improved audio quality with a new acoustic architecture for rich bass and crisp highs.
One interesting new feature is the ability to interact with Siri using AirPods. You can nod or shake your head to respond to Siri’s announcements and look like a weirdo on the train.
Changes to the charging case
Apple’s livestream highlighted that the charging case now uses USB-C to make it more convenient for the user. While it’s more convenient, they’re finally moving away from the Lightning port to align with new EU laws. Still, it’s a win for the customer.
The case is Apple’s smallest yet and fits easily into most pockets. However, it can still hold up to 30 hours of battery life. The case now supports wireless charging and a speaker has been added to make using the Find My app easier.
Finally, active noise cancellation
AirPods 4 are Apple’s first open-back earphones to support active noise cancellation. Two versions of AirPods 4 are available: one with active noise cancellation and one without. The model with active noise cancellation also includes a transparency mode so you can easily hear the world around you again.
Adaptive Audio reduces noise based on changes in your environment, so there’s no need to switch modes when you move from a quiet area to a noisy one. Conversation Recognition recognises when you’re talking face-to-face with someone and can reduce the media volume to suit. When the conversation ends, the volume will return to its previous, louder level.
Apple AirPods 4 are now available for pre-order at Amazon and Best Buy and are scheduled to launch on Friday, September 20. The model with ANC costs $179, and the model without costs just $130.
Pre-order on Amazon
Reserve at Best Buy
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