AirPods 4 could limit the appeal of Apple's Pro earphones

A pair of Apple AirPods Pro next to each other.
(Image credit: Future)

If you already think it's difficult to choose which Apple AirPods to go for, the Apple AirPods 4 could help make things even harder. The latest rumour suggests that there will be big AirPods news alongside the expected launch of iPhone 16 next month, and apparently there may be two versions of the devices. 

So far, so Apple being Apple. But the rumours also suggest that the AirPods Pro will get one of the most notable features of the more AirPods Pro, which may mean less reason to opt for Apple's most expensive inner-ears (see our guide to the best AirPods Pro 2 prices).

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Joe Foley

Joe is a regular freelance journalist and editor at Creative Bloq. He writes news, features and buying guides and keeps track of the best equipment and software for creatives, from video editing programs to monitors and accessories. A veteran news writer and photographer, he now works as a project manager at the London and Buenos Aires-based design, production and branding agency Hermana Creatives. There he manages a team of designers, photographers and video editors who specialise in producing visual content and design assets for the hospitality sector. He also dances Argentine tango.

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