TechAudioHeadphonesEarbudsThere are new Apple AirPods Pro, after allAirPods Pro 2 get an upgrade to USB-C for chargingWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
TechAudioHeadphonesEarbudsThere are new Apple AirPods Pro, after allAirPods Pro 2 get an upgrade to USB-C for chargingWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
AirPods Pro 2 get an upgrade to USB-C for charging
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
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Applewas expected to announce newAirPodsPro earbuds during its “Wonderlust” event today and it did… sort of.
It was mentioned in passing during the event itself, but you can now find a new version of the ANC in-ears on the official Apple online store. However, the only major upgrade comes with the case rather than the buds themselves.
That’s because, as with the newiPhone15 and iPhone 15 Pro models also announced, the AirPods Pro now come with a USB-C port for wired charging.
Apple has had to ditch the Lightning connection to comply with an EU ruling that comes into effect next year, but it’s also of benefit to anyone who buys a pair of the new AirPods Pro from 22 September (when they go on sale). That’s because you’ll be able to use the same cable as a vast majority of your other devices to charge them.
Of course, the newer version of the charging case also comes with wireless MagSafe charging, as before, so you might never even use the cable anyway. But, as they are the same price, there’s no harm done either way.
In terms of the AirPods Pro buds inside the case, it’s largely business as usual. They are almost identical to the previously available2nd Gen in-ear headphones.
That means they run on the same H2 chip and come with excellent active noise cancellation tech. However, they are slightly better when it comes to dust resistance thanks to an improved IP54 rating.
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Some of the best new features will be available to both the new USB-C buds or older Lightning ones, asiOS17 will soon introduce additional capabilities.
That includes Adaptive Audio – an enhanced listening feature that is more dynamic when switching between transparency and ANC modes. It assesses the environment and can automatically choose the best mode for the situation.
There will be a new Conversation Awareness mode added too, which will lower the volume if someone is detected speaking to the wearer.
The new AirPods Pro with USB-C are available to pre-order now at £229 and will ship from 22 September 2023.
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