Sources say Apple will launch a new AirPods Max next year: lack of H2 chip, not as functional as AirPods Pro

CTOnews.com, Oct. 29, according to Mark Gurman, Apple plans to update its AirPods Max product line later next year, including switching to USB-C interfaces and adding colors.

However, he also pointed out that Apple does not intend to bring major updates to AirPods Max. In fact, this update may be very small and may not even be a second generation.

At present, it seems that the main reason for the hardware update is to comply with the new EU rules that charging accessories (such as headphones) must use the USB-C port, while the AirPods Max currently uses Apple's proprietary Lightning port.

In addition, Gurman noted that the headset will continue to use an H1 chip instead of a H2 chip, so it still cannot support a range of advanced features that AirPods Pro has, such as adaptive audio, conversation awareness, personalized volume and "Siri" wake-up words.

The headphones are currently priced at $549 (CTOnews.com Note: bank of China 3999 yuan), and the new AirPods Max is expected to maintain that price.