The iPhone 16 event is approaching and that makes us think that Apple is awaiting the launch of a new generation of AirPods. Along with 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 AirPodsWill these updates be enough to be one of the best options on the market?
New software updates for AirPods in 2024
Those from Cupertino no longer just invite us to download software updates for their operating systems. AirPods have had firmware updates for some time now, but this is a minimal thing, The best is yet to come when iOS 18 debuts in September.
While it is true that the only AirPods that will benefit in this regard are the second-generation AirPods Pro, this makes us think that The near future will be good with future models. You can be confident that Apple will work with your headphones in the future to improve your experienceApple has previously announced operating system improvements for AirPods. What improvements are coming this year?
AirPods Pro keep getting better thanks to iOS 18
AirPods will sense 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 moving up and down or shaking your head. Also you can interact with Siri in this way without speaking. For calls, iOS 18 will bring voice isolation in order to have clearer calls by filtering out external noise just as the iPhone does on its own. Adaptive audio feature gains new customizable settings.
According to Apple, AirPods Pro with iOS 18 will have the best wireless audio latency when running mobile gamesFinally, hearing aid mode will help improve the experience when AirPods are used as a hearing aid device.
For AirPods 3, AirPods Pro, and AirPods Max, custom spatial audio for gaming will be enabled. It had previously been 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 new generation of AirPods?
Apple plans to release two versions of fourth-generation AirPods with some interesting changes. They will have a redesign and a USB-C port on the case, as expected. They will be more similar to the AirPods Pro.
Active noise cancellation is expected to be included in the more expensive model.available for the first time since it was implemented in the AirPods Pro. They are likely to have the H2 chip inside, the same one as the second-generation AirPods Pro.
AirPods lineup in mid-2024
In turn, the third-generation AirPods Pro would have a More refined design with better audio qualitythe chip inside is expected to be improved to differentiate itself from the AirPods 4.
The AirPods Max are the oldest headphones in the range, released in December 2020, so it’s time for a refresh. It’s very likely that incorporate USB-C, the latest Bluetooth 5.3 standard and new colorsWe’ll see if Apple is able to improve the experience of headphones that are among the most expensive in their segment.