AirPods Max get new colors and USB-C, AirPods Pro 2 have new hearing features

Today at its big event Apple has unveiled three new colors for the AirPods Max over-the-ear headphones. It's also finally given them a USB-C port. There are no further updates. The new AirPods Max are still $549, and will go on pre-order today. They will be released on September 20.

The AirPods Pro 2 are getting a big update - but not in hardware. Instead, they are receiving a lot of hearing-related features. You will get hearing protection via machine learning, and this is on by default to protect you from loud noises.

There's also a personalized hearing test (which you can share with your doctor) that will help power a built-in hearing aid mode.

The AirPods Pro 2 will use the results of your hearing test to make adjustments that will help you better hear the voices and sounds around you. The AirPods Pro 2 can also make adjustments helping you hear media better.

All of this will be available soon in more than 100 countries and regions.

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