Rumors had already hinted at new hardware. Now it's official. Apple has announced brand-new over-ear headphones called AirPods Max via press release.
Apple has now officially announced the so-called AirPods Max. According to the company, these are innovative wireless headphones that bring the magic of AirPods into an over-ear design with high-fidelity sound.
AirPods Max combine a custom acoustic design, H1 chips, and advanced software to enable computational audio for a groundbreaking listening experience with adaptive EQ, active noise cancellation, Transparency mode, and spatial audio. AirPods Max are available in five colors, including space gray, silver, sky blue, green, and pink. They can be ordered starting today and will be available starting Tuesday, December 15. In the press release, Greg Joswiak, senior vice president of worldwide marketing, stated:
AirPods Max: Available for pre-order starting today
AirPods are the world's most popular headphones, loved for their effortless build, incredible sound quality, and iconic design. With AirPods Max, we're bringing that magical AirPod experience to a stunning over-ear design with high-fidelity audio. The custom acoustic design, combined with powerful H1 chips and advanced software, enables AirPods Max to use computational audio to wirelessly deliver the ultimate personal listening experience.
The AirPods Max are available for pre-order from Apple starting today. In Germany, the headphones are priced at €597.25. AppleCare+ adds another €59 to the price. (Image: Apple)
