9to5Mac notes iOS 27 will bring exclusive Custom EQ and Siri enhancements to AirPods Max 2
9to5Mac reported that the upcoming iOS 27 update introduces H2-exclusive features, such as custom frequency adjustments and a shortened Siri activation phrase, for newer AirPods Max owners.
According to 9to5Mac, the H2 chip in the latest AirPods Max will be required for new audio personalization tools and improved assistant triggers arriving in the next major software update.
The requirement for the H2 chip effectively ends software parity for older headphones, incentivizing users to move away from the original Lightning-based hardware.
The report is based on current iOS beta observations and documented hardware requirements for Apple's high-end audio features.
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