Apple introduces AirPods 4, all-in-one hearing experience with AirPods Pro 2

Apple has announced a new lineup of AirPods models and features. The new AirPods 4 with an open-ear design, come in two distinct models: AirPods 4 and AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation. AirPods Max now come in midnight, starlight, blue, purple, and orange, and offer USB-C charging for more convenience. This fall, AirPods Pro 2 will introduce the “world’s first end-to-end hearing health experience, delivering active Hearing Protection, a scientifically validated Hearing Test, and a clinical-grade Hearing Aid feature,” the company says. AirPods 4 and AirPods Max will be available to pre-order starting today, with availability in stores beginning Friday, September 20. New hearing health features will be available this fall for AirPods Pro 2 users in more than 100 countries and regions. “With AirPods 4, customers can enjoy Active Noise Cancellation and the most advanced audio experience ever in an open-ear design,” said John Ternus, Apple’s senior vice president of Hardware Engineering. “And with a revolutionary update to the world’s best-selling headphones, AirPods Pro will deliver groundbreaking new capabilities – including Hearing Test and Hearing Aid features – to help more than a billion people affected by hearing loss.”