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.

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.

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.

A slew of software features launching with the new AirPods enable users to leave their earbuds in all day while navigating cities or talking to co-workers.

At least, that's how I felt until my most recent trip to the beautiful Dolomites in Italy, which provided an excellent opportunity to put the latest Apple AirPods Pro feature to the test: Adaptive Audio.

We're still tracking steep discounts on first party Apple accessories at Woot as we head into the weekend, alongside Anker's best

If you're looking for a new set of AirPods, you can save a lot of money by shopping refurbished. Here's everything you need to know for a smart purchase.

Right now you can land some massive savings on Apple's high-end earbuds, the AirPods Pro, and these are the best AirPods Pro deals for doing so.