Apple claims the AirPods Max's Smart Case won't make much of a difference on battery life

The AirPods Max's Smart Case has garnered a lot of attention, not just for its looks but also for how it seems to be a necessary accessory to switch off these Apple headphones entirely. A new Apple support document, though, refutes this assumption. The AirPods Max has three power modes: in use, low power, and ultra-low power. Whether you put the AirPods Max in the case or not, the headphones enter low power mode almost instantaneously. If you put it in the case, it's immediate; it takes around five minutes if you don't. 

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Apple finally debuts long-rumoured AirPods Max noise-canceling headphones

Apple's one last product launch for 2020 is the long-rumoured AirPods Max. It is the company's first over-the-ear headphones that are available for pre-order starting today for $779. You can order from apple.com or in the Apple Store app. The AirPods Max will start shipping on Tuesday, December 15.

These premium noise-cancelling headphones will be available in five shades: space grey, silver, sky blue, green, and pink. They feature what Apple calls a "custom acoustic design" with a 40mm driver system that you can expect to provide "rich, deep bass, accurate mid-ranges, and crisp, clean high-frequency extension so every note can be heard." 

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