Company Apple released new firmware for AirPods Max with USB-C, which brings major improvements in sound quality and options for music creators. This update introduces support for lossless audio a ultra-low latency, which significantly improves the listening experience and opens up new possibilities for professional use.
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Lossless audio at AirPods Max It allows music to be transmitted at 24-bit/48 kHz quality, which is close to the level commonly used by audio professionals. Compared to compressed formats that reduce sound quality to save data, this technology focuses on sound clarity and accuracy. Apple has long been striving to improve the quality of music listening in its ecosystem, and this update is another step towards that. AirPods Max could compete studioyour headphones.
One of the biggest benefits of the new update is reduced latency, which will be especially appreciated by music creators and producers. Thanks to the support ultra-low latency is now possible to use AirPods Max while mixing music live, which was not possible before. Creators can connect the headphones to their Mac using a USB-C cable and use them to create and mix music in applications like Logic Pro.
How to get the new update?
Firmware 7E99 is installed automatically if the following conditions are met:
- AirPods Max are within range of the Bluetooth paired device (iPhone, iPad or Mac).
- The device is connected to Wi-Fi.
- AirPods Max are connected to the charger.
- The device is running on the latest versions iOS 18.4, iPadOS 18.4 or macOS Sequoia 15.4.
The update can take up to 30 minutes and cannot be forced manually.