Apple AirPods 4 vs. AirPods 3: What's the difference?

Apple's iPhone 16 may have headlined Sept. 9's "Glowtime" event, but the introduction of the next generation of AirPods is where things got interesting. AirPods 4 arrives in the standard model and an Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) edition, a first for Apple’s entry-level earbuds. SEE ALSO:iPhone 16 Pro Max vs. iPhone 15 Pro Max: What are the differences?
ANC, coupled with a refreshed design and a host of other features, marks a significant shift for the AirPods lineup. But the real questi