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Apple AirPods Max Now Support Lossless Audio and Low Latency

Evelyn Blake
Last updated: 24 March 2025 21:30
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Apple recently rolled out a significant software update for its AirPods Max earpieces. The high-end headphones now deliver users superior audio clarity and shorter sound delays. Users who want the best features must buy a new cable since the update arrives in April.

This latest development offers exciting new possibilities to anyone who enjoys music playback while playing games or video content production. The complete sound quality requires users to purchase a dedicated $39 cable from Apple. The following sections cover the significance of these updates.

What Is Lossless Audio?

Lossless audio means listening to music in exactly its original recording format. Music files normally get compressed into smaller formats, but this process causes quality degradation. AirPods Max users now benefit from playing high-quality files through this software update since all details remain intact.

Before, connecting the headphones to devices did not give true lossless sound. Now, using Apple’s new USB-C to 3.5mm cable or a USB-C to USB-C cable fixes this. Apple Music has thousands of songs ready for lossless audio.

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Musicians will love this too. They can use AirPods Max to mix songs with “Personalized Spatial Audio,” which makes the music feel like it surrounds you. Apple says these are the only headphones that allow creators to do this while moving their heads.

Why Faster Audio Matters

A low latency system features minimal delay between a screen-based event and its resulting audio. A video experience would be challenging if sound failed to synchronize with lip movements. That would be annoying. This update fixes that problem.

Gamers will notice a big difference. In fast games, even a tiny delay can make you lose. Now, the AirPods Max works as fast as your phone or computer’scomputer’s built-in speakers. Streamers will also love this for live videos where timing matters.

What You Need to Do

The $39 Cable Is Key

You must buy Apple’s new USB-C to 3.5mm cable to get lossless audio. It costs $39. The older 9 adapter will not work for this high-quality sound. Some users are upset because the cheaper cable was fine for regular listening but not for the new feature.

The software update arrives in April. Before continuing, you need to install the latest software system on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac. Once you finish updating your device, follow it with a new cable installation to experience superior audio quality.

How This Makes AirPods Max Better

Many people believed that lossless audio capabilities should offset the high price of AirPods Max. Other manufacturers, including Sony and Bose, had previously introduced this feature. Now, Apple is catching up. Because of their minimal latency, these headphones deliver exceptional timing that suits gamers and content creators.

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Apple is showing it listens to its fans. Many users asked for these upgrades, and now they are here. This could convince more people to pick AirPods Max over other headphones.

Apple’s Big Plan for Sound

Apple wants all its gadgets to work perfectly together. This update makes AirPods Max fit into that plan. As more people wish for high-quality audio, Apple might also add lossless sound to cheaper headphones. For now, AirPods Max owners have a reason to celebrate. Whether listening to music, gaming, or editing videos, these headphones are much more powerful.

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Evelyn Blake is an investor in technology and journalist who has been in the nascent space since 2014. Her love and passion for technological innovations made her delve deeper into the world of technology evolution. As a journalist, Evelyn has been covering latest trends and emerging gadgetries. She is a philanthropist and human rights activist.

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