Apple has unveiled its latest lineup of audio and wearable devices, including the AirPods 4, updated AirPods Max, and Watch Series 10. The AirPods 4 come in two versions—regular and with Active Noise Cancellation (ANC). These new earbuds feature the H2 chip for enhanced audio quality and faster pairing, along with personalized spatial audio, gesture tracking for Siri, a force sensor, transparency mode, voice isolation, and adaptive mode. The addition of a USB-C port marks a first for non-Pro AirPods. They support wireless charging and offer up to 30 hours of battery life, with a speaker integrated into the case. The regular AirPods 4 are priced at ₹12,900, while the ANC version is available for ₹17,900. Pre-orders have commenced, with sales starting on September 20.
The AirPods Max has also received an update, introducing new color options such as Midnight Blue, Purple, Orange, and Starlight, and incorporating a USB-C port. These over-ear headphones feature the H1 chip, Adaptive EQ, active noise cancellation, transparency mode, and spatial audio with dynamic head tracking. The digital crown allows precise control over volume and audio settings, and the headphones boast a 40 mm dynamic driver and dual neodymium ring magnet motor. Battery life extends up to 20 hours. The updated AirPods Max is priced at ₹59,900, with pre-orders available now and sales beginning on September 20.
The Watch Series 10 is available in Aluminum and Titanium variants and is noted as the thinnest Apple Watch yet, measuring 9.7 mm. It features a microLED display with up to 3,000 nits peak brightness, media playback through speakers, and 50m water resistance. The watch offers up to 36 hours of battery life, extending to 72 hours in low-power mode. It is powered by the S10 SiP with a 4-core Apple Neural Engine and runs on WatchOS 11, which includes new watch faces and a translation app. The new Vital app and features such as accurate GPS, offline maps, custom swim workouts, training load, and Sleep Apnea tracking are also included. The Aluminum variants are priced from ₹46,900 to ₹59,900, while the Titanium models are priced from ₹79,900 to ₹84,900. Pre-orders are open, with sales starting on September 20.
