Apple announced that next month, AirPods Max will get a new update that adds lossless audio and ultra-low latency audio when using the included USB-C cable. This update will improve both the listening experience and performance for music creators, gamers, and movie lovers.

Lossless Audio for Better Sound Quality

The update will enable AirPods Max to deliver 24-bit, 48 kHz lossless audio. This means the sound will be high-quality and uncompressed, keeping the original sound of recordings. Listeners will hear music exactly as the artist intended. Apple Music subscribers can enjoy over 100 million songs in lossless audio with this update.

Improved Music Production

For music creators, this update will help them work with music creation apps like Logic Pro. AirPods Max will become the first headphones that allow musicians to create and mix music in personalized, high-quality audio with head tracking. They can record and mix music without losing sound quality.

Better Gaming and Livestreaming

Gamers and live-streamers will benefit from the ultra-low latency audio, which reduces lag and offers smoother gameplay and streaming. The audio will have no noticeable delay, making the experience more immersive and responsive, just like the speakers built into Mac, iPad, and iPhone.

Over 100 Million Lossless Songs on Apple Music

With the update, AirPods Max users will have access to over 100 million songs in lossless audio on Apple Music. This provides a better way to enjoy music with the highest sound quality possible.

Availability and Compatibility

The new features will be available in April as a free update for AirPods Max with USB-C, along with iOS 18.4, iPadOS 18.4, and macOS Sequoia 15.4. However, these features will only work with the USB-C version of AirPods Max and not the Lightning version.