The AirPods Max use USB-C now

Photo: The Verge After almost four years without a hardware update, a new version of the AirPods Max has been announced by Apple today, with the most welcome upgrade being a switch from Apple’s proprietary Lightning port to USB-C.
The new AirPods Max can be preordered today in several new color options that include black, blue, purple, and orange for $549 (the same price as the previous model) and will be available starting on September 20th.
The AirPods Max, the first over-ear wireless he