Member-only story
Alongside the new generation of iPhones and Apple Watch, Apple also announced the latest version of regular AirPods — the AirPods 4. While the iPhone 16 Pro is taking over the headlines, it’s the AirPods 4 that has received the most useful updates. Here’s everything you need to know about the AirPods 4.
Design improvements
AirPods 4 bring an entirely new design based on data generated by mapping and analyzing thousands of ear-shapes. According to Apple, the new AirPods 4 should fit people comfortably and stay in place even during high-intensity movements.
I also love that the pressure-sensitive tips to control music playback and active noise cancellation come to the regular AirPods — no more hitting the side of your AirPods to pause your music or mute or end calls.
AirPods 4 also get a USB-C charging port, making the one-cable charging dream almost possible. If only the Magic Mouse and Magic Keyboard also get the new update. The case is also smaller…
