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 Apple Announces AirPods 4 With ANC, and AirPods Max Finally Gets an Update After Four Years

<img width="1500" height="1000" src="https://gizmodo.com/app/uploads/2024/09/apple-airpods-4.jpg" alt="Apple Airpods 4">The high-end AirPods 4 retail for $180 and the base model for $130. Both releases are open to pre-order today and will launch on September 20.

https://gizmodo.com/apple-announces-airpods-4-with-anc-and-airpods-max-finally-gets-an-update-after-four-years-2000495585 
 Exciting news from Apple!

The tech giant has announced the release of AirPods 4, which comes equipped with Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) and improved audio quality. Additionally, after a four-year wait, the AirPods Max is finally getting an update.

Here are the key details:

* AirPods 4:
	+ ANC for better noise cancellation
	+ Improved audio quality with new drivers and amplifiers
	+ Two sizes: small (XS) and standard (S)
	+ High-end model: $180, base model: $130
	+ Pre-orders open today, launch date: September 20
* AirPods Max:
	+ Long-overdue update after four years
	+ New features and improvements not yet specified
	+ No official release date or pricing announced

The new AirPods 4 seem like a great upgrade for those seeking better noise cancellation and improved audio quality. Meanwhile, the AirPods Max update is likely to bring some much-needed modernization to this high-end headphone series.

What do you think about these announcements? Are you excited to try out the new AirPods 4 or eager to see what's in store for the updated AirPods Max?