Apple has unveiled AirPods 4, the latest generation of its AirPods wireless earbuds. Today during the iPhone 16 event, ‘It’s Glowtime,’ the company launched the brand new AirPods 4. Here’s everything you should know about the latest AirPods.
The last time Apple updated its AirPods was October 2021. At the time, the AirPods 3 arrived with a new design and Spatial Audio support, but they did not entirely replace AirPods 2. Instead, Apple kept both products around: AirPods 2 at a lower $129 price point, with AirPods 3 debuting at $179.
Now, with AirPods 4, Apple is seeking to replace both existing models. It’s doing that by splitting the AirPods 4 line into two different offerings.
Before covering what’s different, however, here’s everything they have in common.
AirPods 4 feature a look and feel very similar to AirPods 3. Their design is technically new, but it’s an iterative change that doesn’t depart too far …