Earlier this month, Apple unveiled several new products. Among these were updates to their smartwatch line with the Apple Watch Series 10, as well as the introduction of the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro. Additionally, the latest model in the AirPods series, the Apple AirPods 4, was announced. Despite this recent announcement in September, the AirPods 4 are already being offered at a discount. Those who missed the pre-order opportunity can now purchase them for up to 8% off on Amazon, effectively reducing the price from $179 to $169 for a pair of AirPods with Active Noise Cancellation (ANC).
With the Apple AirPods 4, users can expect several enhancements. A notable new feature is voice isolation, which eliminates background noise during calls, ensuring that the person on the other end hears only the user’s voice, whether they are in a busy environment or surrounded by loud music.
Audio quality has also been improved, thanks to a new acoustic architecture driven by the H2 chip, which delivers rich bass and clear highs. Additionally, a new Siri feature allows users to respond to Siri announcements with simple head gestures, such as nodding for yes or shaking for no.
The charging case for the AirPods 4 now uses a USB-C port, moving away from the Lightning port to comply with new EU regulations. This change enhances convenience by reducing the number of cable types users need. The new case is the smallest yet from Apple, easily fitting in pockets or bags. It offers robust battery life, holding up to 30 hours in total, supports wireless charging, and includes a speaker to assist with the Find My app.
The open-ear AirPods now feature active noise cancelation, making two versions available: one with ANC and one without. The ANC model also includes a transparency mode, allowing users to switch back to hearing their surroundings as needed.
Adaptive Audio is another innovation, automatically adjusting noise reduction based on the user’s environment. Another feature, Conversation Awareness, recognizes when the user is speaking with someone face-to-face and automatically lowers media volume, resuming normal volume when the conversation ends.
Both versions of the Apple AirPods 4 are currently available on Amazon at a $10 discount, with the ANC model priced at $169 and the non-ANC model at $119.
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