New Air Pods Max and cheaper AirPods will be hitting shelves later this year, if recent rumours prove to be true.

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According to seasoned analyst Jeff Pu (via MacRumors), Apple will release the new AirPods Max headphones in the fourth quarter of 2024, which translates to anywhere between 1 October and 31 December. We could be looking at a similar timeframe for the fourth-generation AirPods, which have long been rumoured to be a more affordable entry-level option compared to the regular AirPods and AirPods Pro.