Apple announced on Monday that it’s bringing lossless audio and ultra-low latency audio to AirPods Max headphones when using the included USB-C cable.
With this upcoming update, AirPods Max will unlock 24-bit, 48 kHz lossless audio, preserving the quality of original recordings. Lossless audio also extends to Personalized Spatial Audio, which aims to deliver a more sonically accurate, uncompressed, and immersive experience, Apple says .
Users will be able to listen to over 100 million songs in lossless audio with Apple Music.
Ultra-Low Latency for Music Production & Gaming
As for the ultra-low latency audio, Apple says AirPods Max will be better suited for music production. Using the USB-C cable, musicians can create and mix with Personalized Spatial Audio and head tracking, allowing them to record and mix music without losing audio quality
.Gamers will also benefit from ultra-low latency audio, as they will experience lower lag times while using AirPods Max.
Release Date & Compatibility
Lossless audio and ultra-low latency audio will be available in April as a free firmware update with iOS 18.4, iPadOS 18.4, and macOS Sequoia 15.4 for AirPods Max with USB-C.
However, these features will be exclusive to AirPods Max with USB-C and won’t be available for the Lightning version of the headphones.
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