Apple has announced a long-awaited software update for the AirPods Max that will enable lossless audio and ultra-low latency audio, set to release next month. This enhancement, which is exclusive to USB-C models, marks the first major upgrade in over four years. Lossless audio allows users to experience audio without data loss from the original source, while ultra-low latency improves the speed of data transfer, making it ideal for gamers and content creators. A new USB-C to 3.5mm audio cable accessory will also be available.
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.
This only applies to models with a USB-C connector and not to the previous generation of AirPods Max with a Lightning connector due to the way the Lightning cable converts the signal.
Lossless audio is a form of audio compression. Most audio files lose data from the original source, but lossless audio is essentially audio straight from the production team.
Ultra-low latency simply means how fast data transfers to the headphones from the source -- something that would appeal more to gamers and livestreamers.
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