Apple is dropping five new features for AirPods Pro 2 with iOS 18. If you're running the update early, you can try them out right now.

In case you missed it, the AirPods Pro 2, alongside a new hearing protection perk (a noise reduction feature that's great for concert goers), now supports a new hearing test experience.

Apple's September event gave us new Apple AirPods 4 models along with substantial updates to the AirPods Pro 2 and some minor tweaks to the AirPods Max.

The AirPods 4 are the cheapest models in Apple's headphones range. The base AirPods 4 (without ANC) will cost £129 / $129, while the AirPods 4 with ANC is yours for £179 / $179. They will be globally available from 20th September.

Apple has just launched its new AirPods 4, which is breaking new ground by introducing Active Noise Cancellation in an open-ear design. Not to be left behind, the tech giant has also given the AirPods Pro a boost,

When used with an iOS 18, iPadOS 18, macOS Sequoia, and watchOS 11-supported iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch, AirPods Pro 2 firmware update 7A294 makes the hands-free experience even more seamless by being able to nod your head “yes” or shake your head “no” to respond to Siri announcements like calls, messages, and notifications.

With Active Noise Cancellation enabled, though, AirPods 4 quoted battery life drops to just 4 hours of listening on a single charge. That is a significant difference to AirPods Pro, which can last for up to 6 hours of listening time with noise cancellation active.

The AirPods 4 and the AirPods Pro 2 both offer active noise cancellation. Which pair of Apple earbuds is better for you? Let's compare specs to help you decide.

A week after Apple updated the AirPods Pro 2 firmware with new iOS 18 features, Apple issued another version for its users.