With iOS 17, AirPods Pro can automatically adjust noise control settings as you move through different environments and activities.

The AirPods Pro 2 with USB-C make the best Apple earbuds even better, with a handy new port and a wealth of handy software upgrades.

As some of the best noise-canceling earbuds out there, the AirPods Pro 2 already have stellar ANC tech and a strong Transparency mode that enables wearers to stay connected to the world around them. This is nothing new though, and it's fair to say that Apple's machine learning has lagged behind some of the top adaptive earbud designs.

On the whole, the new AirPods Pro update is yet another example of Apple making the most of its ecosystem. I suspect we’ll see some of these features come to future version of the regular AirPods and the next AirPods Max headphones — presumably whenever each of them makes the transition to USB-C.

But, alongside the arrival of iOS 17, a firmware update adds a few new features to the second-gen AirPods Pro, most of which will automatically adjust to your environment or activity so you don’t have to touch the earbuds or reach for your phone.

The big story may be the updated hardware with USB-C and MagSafe charging, but the best things about Apple's new AirPods Pro are also coming to the last-gen.

Although Apple released the second generation of the AirPods Pro in 2022, the tech company has announced a new product refresh a year later. The premium wireless earbuds now come with a USB-C charging case — instead of Lightning — to be more in line with the new charging port on the iPhone 15,

The new AirPods Pro with USB-C charging port are on sale right now at Amazon. Flex all the new features of the AirPods Pro with USB-C now before your friends.

It might feel like a pain to switch over to the USB-C Apple products now, but doing so will get you ahead of the game and have you ready for the iPhone 15 and all future releases. Want to know the best thing about having the USB-C port on your AirPods Pro?