Apple’s AirPods Max received an update last year, but it was not the most exciting one. The only notable change was the addition of a USB-C port after a long wait. It seems that this update may be the only one we will see for the AirPods Max, as Apple has not made any significant improvements since their initial release in late 2020.
Compared to the Beats Studio Pro, which offers similar features at a lower price point, the AirPods Max seem to lack innovation. Despite releasing several other AirPods models with new features and improvements, the AirPods Max have not seen any major updates. Even the latest H2 chips found in other AirPods models have not been included in the AirPods Max.
While there have been rumors of a lighter version of the AirPods Max in the works, some analysts doubt if Apple sees them as a priority. It appears that the AirPods Max are more of a fashion statement than a technological advancement, appealing to a niche market of luxury headphone users.
According to reports, the addition of a USB-C port to the AirPods Max was mainly to comply with the EU’s charging standards. Without this requirement, Apple may not have updated the AirPods Max at all. The lack of wired listening initially and its later inclusion in a firmware update further highlights the rushed nature of the update.
Overall, it seems that the AirPods Max are in a strange position for Apple. They are popular enough to keep selling, but not significant enough to invest in further updates. The focus remains on releasing new in-ear AirPods models regularly, while the AirPods Max take a back seat in Apple’s product lineup.
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