Apple to Enhance AirPods Max with Lossless Audio in April Update

Apple is set to introduce significant audio enhancements to its AirPods Max headphones through an upcoming software update. The update, scheduled for April, will bring lossless audio and low-latency audio features to the AirPods Max, providing users with a superior listening experience. This update will be part of the iOS 18.4, iPadOS 18.4, and macOS Sequoia 15.4 releases.

The lossless audio feature will unlock 24-bit, 48 kHz audio, preserving the original recording quality and offering an unparalleled listening experience. This feature will also be extended to personalized spatial audio, providing a more precise and immersive sound experience. Users will be able to enjoy millions of lossless audio tracks on apple Music, enhancing their overall audio experience.

For music creators, the introduction of lossless audio and low-latency audio will be particularly beneficial. With the USB-C connection, AirPods Max will enable musicians to create and mix tracks using spatial audio with head tracking support. This feature allows artists to record and mix seamlessly without compromising audio fidelity, making the AirPods Max a valuable tool for music production.

Gamers and streamers will also benefit from the low-latency audio feature, which reduces audio delay, providing a response speed comparable to that of built-in speakers on Mac, iPad, and iPhone devices. This enhancement will result in more stable and fluid gaming and streaming experiences, offering users a more immersive experience.

The update will be available as a free firmware update, ensuring that users can enjoy these new features without any additional cost. It is important to note that these new features will only be available for AirPods Max headphones equipped with a USB-C interface, and not for the Lightning interface version.