AirPods Max 2 Launch Tied to iOS 26.4 Rollout in Early April
Apple announced the AirPods Max 2, with several new features (Live Translation, Adaptive Audio, Conversation Awareness, Siri wake word, Voice Isolation, and new Digital Crown controls) requiring iOS 26.4, iPadOS 26.4, and macOS Tahoe 26.4; the headphones will launch in early April with preorders starting March 25, and iOS 26.4 is expected to roll out by the first week of April, potentially even by end of March, with a release candidate possibly arriving soon.