Apple has announced a significant firmware update for its AirPods Max headphones, set to roll out in April. The update will restore full lossless audio support through a USB-C connection, allowing users to enjoy 24-bit, 48 kHz audio quality. This enhancement not only enriches the listening experience across various mediums such as music, movies, and gaming, but it also introduces ultra-low latency, making the headphones more suitable for music production and gaming. The update will coincide with the release of iOS 18.4, iPadOS 18.4, and macOS Sequoia 15.4.
When the $549 headphones switched to a USB-C connector last year, they lost support for wired audio playback - but it seems like Apple is about to rectify that with full lossless support.
With the included USB-C cable, users can enjoy the highest-quality audio across music, movies, and games, while music creators can experience significant enhancements to songwriting, beat making, production, and mixing.
With this update, AirPods Max will unlock 24-bit, 48 kHz lossless audio, preserving the integrity of original recordings and allowing listeners to experience music the way the artist created it in the studio.
There’s also an ultra low latency aspect to this update, which the company says should make the AirPods Max better suited for music production and gaming purposes.
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