Apple introduced the Apple Watch Series 10 and AirPods 4 along with the iPhone 16 models. The new AirPods, which come in two different versions, do not include a USB-C cable.
Apple introduced the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro models, the Apple Watch Series 10, and the AirPods 4 at the Glowtime event. The AirPods series has been updated with two new AirPods 4 versions, replacing the AirPods 2 and AirPods 3. The new AirPods have a new design, improved sound, and active noise cancellation (on the more expensive model). However, there is something Apple did not mention: the AirPods 4 does not include a cable
Apple did not mention it, but there is an interesting detail on the page comparing all AirPods models. The new AirPods 4 will not include a USB-C cable. A person who is buying AirPods for the first time or choosing the latest model will have to buy the USB-C charging cable separately. This change does not currently affect other AirPods models (including the AirPods Max, which has been updated with USB-C).