Apple Has No Immediate Plans for Major AirPods Max Upgrades

Despite a recent USB-C refresh, Apple is reportedly holding off on significant updates to its premium headphones due to lackluster sales.

Apple's AirPods Max received a minor update in September 2024, adding USB-C charging and new color options, but no major hardware changes.
The headphones still use the older H1 chip, missing out on features like Adaptive Audio and improved noise cancellation found in newer AirPods models.
Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports that Apple has no 'concrete plans' for a meaningful refresh of the AirPods Max in the near future.
Low sales are cited as a key reason for the lack of investment in a new version, though the product is not being discontinued.
The AirPods Max remain priced at $549, which many critics argue is steep compared to competitors like Sony and Bose offering better value.