
When reports surfaced of Apple announcing new AirPods at its Glowtime event this past September, everyone expected Tim Cook to pull out the AirPods Pro 3. That didn’t happen. Instead, onlookers got a glimpse of the AirPods 4, the newest mid-range AirPods available in two versions, one of which offers active noise cancellation.
Despite the colossal disappointment from Apple users around the globe, the AirPods 4 have been a surprise hit that continue to garner critical praise. They’ve also given us a preview of what the AirPods Pro 3 could and should be.