2023-09-13 02:21:32
In addition to updating the 2nd generation AirPods Pro case with a port USB-C and slightly improve the device’s dust resistance, Apple also announced a new feature that may have gone unnoticed by many: audio support Lossless.
Before any celebration, however, know that there are caveats. According to Apple, the feature will be enabled for 2nd generation AirPods Pro with MagSafe charging case (USB‑C) only when connected to the Apple Vision Pro.
Apple cites that the H2 chip in the latest AirPods Pro and Apple Vision Pro, combined with an innovative wireless audio protocol, “unlocks powerful 20-bit, 48kHz lossless audio with a huge reduction in latency.”
When Apple Vision Pro becomes available early next year in the United States, customers will be able to enjoy the industry’s most advanced wireless audio experience with new AirPods Pro for exceptional entertainment, gaming, FaceTime calls and more.
The fact is that the 2nd generation AirPods Pro with MagSafe (and Lightning) case, originally announced last year, are also equipped with the same chip — even before the case change announced today. As observed by The VergeHowever, Apple may have made some “hidden” adjustments that allow for this lossless audio playback capability on the AirPods Pro. ????????♂️
Furthermore, as verified by journalist Mark Gurman (and Bloomberg), if the novelty is really only linked to the AirPods Pro with a USB-C recharging case, this may upset the European Union, which was responsible for “forcing” the adoption of this standard and which had already warned Apple regarding possible limitations of technology.
Finally, it is worth noting that the MagSafe charging case with USB-C is not sold separately (in a separate form) — that is, you can only purchase it together with the headphones themselves, which in a way “forces” the headphones. consumers to upgrade the entire set.
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