
AirPods Max Fans Brace for Long Wait: No New Version Anytime Soon!
2025-08-25
Author: Amelia
No Hope for a New AirPods Max Just Yet!
If you’ve been dreaming of a second-generation AirPods Max, brace yourself for disappointment! According to Bloomberg’s tech insider Mark Gurman, Apple’s iconic over-ear headphones are in a state of limbo—"too popular to be discontinued, yet not enticing enough for Apple to pour resources into a new model."
The Future Looks Dismal for AirPods Max Users
Gurman's insights come just after analyst Ming-Chi Kuo hinted that a successor might not hit the market until 2027. That’s a staggering seven years after the original launched in December 2020—a long wait by Apple standards!
What’s Keeping Apple Busy?
Instead of focusing on new features for AirPods Max, Apple is channeling its energy into annual updates for the regular AirPods and enhancing audio components across its device lineup. This fall, fans can expect a new version of AirPods Pro 3, but don’t hold your breath for a Max upgrade.
Underwhelming Updates Since Launch
Last year, Apple made only minimal changes to the AirPods Max, switching to USB-C charging to comply with EU regulations and introducing some flashy new colors. However, substantial upgrades were noticeably absent.
A Longing for Innovation
With nearly five years since the initial release of the AirPods Max, users are left hoping for innovative enhancements. Can Apple turn the tide and revive interest in these headphones? For now, it seems unlikely.