AirPods4 still doesn't have a hand (played properly), but it's already about discovering buds that Apple didn't announce during the Glowtime event Early reports show that the more expensive version of the onboard ANC is better than you would expect, and the new design is more comfortable than its predecessor

Now we have a staple of the AirPods line, a small pairing box on the back of the charging case that allows you to pair buds on non-Apple devices and reset buds

Previously, with every pair of in-ear AirPods from AirPods2 to AirPods Pro2, there was a small round button on the back of the charging case There was This will manually start the pairing process for devices that don't support magic, such as "Open the case near your iPhone and watch the process unfold before your eyes" pairing It will also reset the bud with a long press — and now it has been filed away with the cancellation of AirPods history

Instead, the AirPods are getting a capacitive touch panel on the front of the charging case, below the status LED According to Gear Patrol, opening the case and tapping the panel 2 times will start pairing mode, triple tap or long press the factory Reset The latter function is still unconfirmed

Speaking of status LEDs, it is also getting a new look Like all AirPods that came before them, the AirPods4 has acquired a status LED on the front of the charging case that indicates charging, pairing, and battery level However, the new lights of the 4th generation will become more inconspicuous and will only light up when the case is open If the case is closed, the light will remain off It's not yet clear what this means when you pop a bud into a wireless charger, but better when we reviewed them

The AirPods4 can be pre-ordered from the Apple Store and comes in 2 different price ranges There's a pair with a base,AirP129 AirPods, andー179 ANC They will be able to buy properly on 9/20