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Apple's H2 Chip Powers New AirPods Max
16 Mar
Summary
- AirPods Max 2 feature 1.5x more effective ANC.
- New adaptive audio and conversation awareness added.
- H2 chip enables live translation and voice isolation.

Apple has announced the AirPods Max 2, the successor to the original model released in December 2020. These new over-ear headphones are equipped with the updated H2 chip, bringing significant improvements to active noise cancellation (ANC) and introducing several new intelligent audio features.
Apple claims the H2 chip, combined with advanced computational audio algorithms, makes the ANC up to 1.5 times more effective on the new AirPods Max 2. Transparency mode is also enhanced, offering a more natural sound experience through optimized digital signal processing.
The H2 chip enables innovative features such as adaptive audio, which intelligently adjusts noise control based on ambient sound. Conversation Awareness automatically lowers volume when someone speaks, while live translation and voice isolation powered by Apple Intelligence further enhance the user experience for calls and communication.




