News & Reviews:   apple airpods max

Previously, we reported that Apple may be working on a more affordable ‘AirPods Lite’ to compete with budget wireless earbuds and now, more information has come out regarding this development. According to reliable tipster Ming-Chi Kuo, the alleged affordable AirPods will launch alongside a new AirPods Max as early as the second half of 2024.

Apple has just released a new firmware for its popular line of wearable wireless audio devices which includes the AirPods 2, AirPods Pro and the AirPods Max. Currently at firmware version 4E71, it is replacing the previous version of 4C165.

The Apple AirPods Max may have excellent build and sound quality, but it has its share of flaws. For one, it doesn't have a headphone jack, so you could only use it with selected devices. It did have useful features like the digital crown, but the company might ditch that with the new model.

Today, Apple Malaysia has finally made the Apple AirPods Max available on the official website. As a reminder, the wireless headset costs RM2399 and it comes with a free engraving to your liking. The Chinese New Year engraving is also now available for the AirPods series.

Based on a statement by cultofmac.com, it seems that the Apple AirPods Max might be having issues likely due to condensation from the wearer’s sweat. This is likely due to the fact that the AirPods Max are made largely of metal, which is usually quite cool to the touch which could promote condensation.

Today, Apple has released another iOS update patch and it's a good one for iPhone 12 Pro and 12 Pro Max owners. In iOS 14.3, the new software upgrade includes support for Apple ProRAW for the iPhone 12 Pro variants, as well as AirPods Max and Apple Fitness+. 

Based on a statement by macumors.com, it seems that the Apple AirPods Max was initially thought to be called the AirPods Studio, and it was supposed to come equipped with a lot more features and functionality that are not available in the current Max variant. These features and functionalities that was supposed to come with the recently released product include the ability to replace the headband and earcups, which could allow the user to customize their listening experience.

Apple has officially announced that the Apple AirPods Max but it's not available yet in the Malaysian market yet. Although that's the case, the product is listed at RM2399 on the Apple Malaysia website. If you’re interested in getting the aforementioned over-ear headphones, the product will be available in 5 different colours including silver, space grey, sky blue, pink, and green.