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Apple AirPods 4 hands-on: Seriously impressive ANC performance

Our first ears-on with the new AirPods 4.

Those include Siri interactions that allow you to accept or reject calls with a head nod, Adaptive Audio, Voice Isolation and more — all thanks to the H2 chip that powers the Pro model. This refined shape, in addition to some software tricks and acoustic performance, helps boost passive noise isolation while keeping your ears open for that default audio mode. The Ultra 2 now comes in satin black finish, which Apple claims it achieved through a custom blasting process that applies a diamond-like PVD coating, giving the chonky smartwatch a refined and durable look.

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