This month, Apple is introducing a new model of its AirPods Pro in addition to new iPhones and Apple Watches.
The 2nd Generation AirPods Pro with USB-C, which have a long product name, don’t feature any significant hardware upgrades. To match the rest of its lineup, Apple swapped out the exclusive Lightning port with a USB-C charger.
However, a slew of software upgrades that debut alongside the new AirPods fundamentally alter how noise-cancelling on the wireless earbuds actually functions. These upgrades also make it considerably simpler for AirPods Pro owners to leave their earbuds in all day when travelling or conversing with coworkers.
With the default settings on a review unit of the new $249 AirPods, the device ultimately uses machine learning and artificial intelligence to turn down music when in a conversation or allow necessary nearby sounds into the headphones. Apple has given the new features various names, including Adaptive Audio, Conversation Awareness, and Personalised Volume.
Users may now leave their AirPods in and rely on Apple’s software to automatically determine what the user needs to hear rather than pulling out their AirPods or turning off noise-canceling completely when they are navigating a hazardous street or speaking with a coworker.
The overall changes are small yet lovely. They aren’t a cause to upgrade AirPods if you already have an older pair that’s functioning flawlessly, but if you’re looking to buy new wireless headphones and know you don’t want to continuously take them in and out, they are something to consider.
Source (CNBC)
