Apple Launches AirPods Max 2: Here’s What’s New — And What’s Not

Apple released the AirPods Max 2, an over-ear headphone that keeps the first-generation design while adding USB-C.

The new model includes the H2 chip and a high-dynamic-range amplifier, which Apple says improves ANC and overall sound.

AirPods Max 2 supports Live Translation that displays text on iPhone and requires downloaded language packs.

New controls include head-gesture call handling and a Digital Crown camera shutter trigger, and some features need iOS 26.4.