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AirPods 4 hands-on review: Pro features like ANC come to Apple's open earbuds design

You won't find silicon ear tips on the AirPods 4, but you will find features from Apple's AirPods Pro, especially on the AirPods with ANC

I’ve been reviewing the AirPods 4 while testing the iPhone 16 in this vivid Ultramarine color (Image credit: Kevin Lee / The Shortcut) The AirPods 4 have a classic open design, ditching the ear tips of the Pros (Image credit: Kevin Lee / The Shortcut) Both versions of the AirPods 4 use USB-C but only the ANC edition has wireless charging (Image credit: Kevin Lee / The Shortcut)

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