With iOS 18, the current AirPods lineup will get some new features related to audio quality, interaction with Siri, and more.
The iPhone 16 event is approaching and that makes us think that Apple expects to launch a new generation of AirPods. Alongside the Apple Watch Series 10, Ultra 3 and SE 3, those from Cupertino would surprise us with new headphonesAlthough new software updates are also coming for existing AirPods. Will these updates be enough to become one of the best options on the market?
New software updates for AirPods in 2024
Those from Cupertino no longer only invite us to download software updates for their operating systems. Now, the AirPods have had firmware updates for some time, but it is something minimal, the best will come when iOS 18 debuts in September
While it’s true that the only AirPods that will benefit in this regard are the second-generation AirPods Pro, that makes us think that the near future will be good with future models. You can be sure that Apple will work with your headphones in the future to improve your experience. Previously, Apple had already announced improvements through the AirPods operating system. What improvements will arrive this year?
AirPods Pro continue to get better with iOS 18
AirPods will detect our head movements to interact with Siri
Thanks to machine learning and artificial intelligence, those in Cupertino will update the AirPods Pro with iOS 18. For example, Head gestures will allow you to answer or reject calls move up and down or shake your head. Also You can interact with Siri this way without speaking. For calls, iOS 18 will offer voice isolation in order to have clearer calls by filtering out outside noise like the iPhone does on its own. Adaptive Audio gets new customizable settings.
According to Apple, AirPods Pro with iOS 18 will have the best wireless audio latency when playing mobile games. Finally, Headphone Mode will help improve the experience when AirPods are used as an assistive listening device.
For AirPods 3, AirPods Pro, and AirPods Max, custom spatial audio for gaming will be enabled. It was previously enabled for movies, music and TV shows.
Spatial Audio allows the user to have surround sound in their headphones
What can we expect from the next generation of AirPods
Apple plans to launch two versions of fourth-generation AirPods with some interesting changes. They will have a redesign and a USB-C port in the case, because it couldn’t be otherwise. They will look more like the AirPods Pro.
In the most expensive model, the incorporation of active noise cancellation is expectedavailable for the first time since its implementation in the AirPods Pro. It is likely that they will have the H2 chip inside, the same as the second-generation AirPods Pro.
AirPods mid-2024 lineup
In turn, the third-generation AirPods Pro would have a A more refined design with better audio qualityThe chip inside is expected to be improved to differentiate it from the AirPods 4.
The AirPods Max are the oldest headphones in the range, launched in December 2020, it’s time for a renewal. It is very likely that integrates USB-C, the latest Bluetooth 5.3 standard and new colors. We will see if Apple is able to improve the experience of headphones that are among the most expensive in their segment.
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