Small surprises for all owners of AirPods Max with USB-C connection: Apple has dominated USB audio in expensive over-earners, but only iOS 18.4, MACOS 15.4 and with a firmware update which is going to appear in April. Appropriately, Apple also brings another product: a combination of A/D and D/A converter as a new cable.
For AirPods Max …
Stripes are called “3.5 mm audio cable (1.2 m) from USB-C” And this week has already been distributed – at a price of 45 euros. It was initially not clear whether AirPods Max also supports other-sleeper-USB audio cables, it would only be shown after new firmware (as well as iOS and MACOS updates). However, the possibility is great.
The new apple cable comes with USB-C connection on one side, on the other side with a stereo jack plug (3.5 mm). In regular operations, both Airpods Max and Beats Studio Pro can be connected to analog sound sources (audio-outs), which also (almost) reaches the audience. “With AirPods Max, this cable enables very little delay, is comparable to the manufactured -spokes. For an optimal experience, when the materials play or make,” apple write.
… and back from iPhone and iPad
But this is not the only function of new string. She also works bidarout. So you can alternately use them to connect devices with USB-C connections that can transmit audio with an analog audio-in connection. This includes, for example, amplifiers with jack socket, loudspeaker system or car entertainment system. According to Apple, it works with iphones and iPads with USB-C.
Reminds new cable A similar connector (from € 28.95)Which Apple once made with electrical connections to the old AirPods Max (as well as iphones and iPads). Incidentally, “Apple Lightning on 3.5mm Clinke Audiokail” is no longer sold by Apple, but is still available in shops. Meanwhile, Apple also included an adapter from Lightning to Clinke, which will happen Also sold (from € 5.95),

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