Uploaded April 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 hours ago
With iOS 18.4, Apple has unlocked true lossless playback on the USB-C AirPods Max—but there’s a catch: it only works with a wired connection, using the cable that now ships in the box.
In this video, I break down:
• What lossless audio actually means
• The difference between lossy and lossless formats
• How to hear lossless on AirPods Max (step-by-step)
• What to expect in terms of audio quality
• And the big question: does lossless even matter?
Whether you’re an audiophile or just curious about the latest AirPods update, this one’s for you.
🎧 Stick around to the end to find out if it’s actually worth caring about lossless audio.
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With iOS 18.4, Apple has unlocked true lossless playback on the USB-C AirPods Max—but there’s a catch: it only works with a wired connection, using the cable that now ships in the box.
In this video, I break down:
• What lossless audio actually means
• The difference between lossy and lossless formats
• How to hear lossless on AirPods Max (step-by-step)
• What to expect in terms of audio quality
• And the big question: does lossless even matter?
Whether you’re an audiophile or just curious about the latest AirPods update, this one’s for you.
🎧 Stick around to the end to find out if it’s actually worth caring about lossless audio.
💰 Get AirPods Max Here: amzn.to/4i2HBxy
🎙 Check out my Amazon Buying Guides on headphones, cameras, and audio gear: amazon.com/shop/painfullyhonesttech
💥Become a channel member: tinyurl.com/thyrzbf
🎤 Subscribe to my music channel: bit.ly/3zqmH6C
💥 MY SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS AND MORE:
https://linktr.ee/painfullyhonesttech
+++++++++
🏆 I use TubeBuddy to optimize my videos: tubebuddy.com/PainfullyHonestTech
++++
🎬 I used Gling AI to edit this video. Try it for free here: gling.ai/?via=thejasontlewis
#AirPodsMax #LosslessAudio #AppleMusic #AirPodsMaxUSBC #AudioQuality #iOS184 #HiResAudio #AppleUpdate #TechExplained #SoundQuality #MusicLovers #AirPodsTips
