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One rumored new capability of the new chip was that it would support lossless Apple Music, but Apple's press release and tech specs page for the new AirPods Pro do not mention any lossless audio support, which seemingly rules out the capability. We've asked Apple for more information regarding lossless audio support for the new AirPods Pro and will update this story if we hear back. The new AirPods Pro do support Bluetooth 5.3, and while that standard does not directly support lossless audio, chip companies like Qualcomm have been moving in that direction. As of now, though, there is no indication that Apple has adopted it yet. Regardless, the new AirPods Pro feature several new features, including improved audio, longer battery life, and a redesigned charging case. Priced at $249, the new AirPods Pro will be available to order starting September 9 and launch September 23. Related Roundup: AirPods Pro Buyer's Guide: AirPods Pro (Caution) Related Forum: AirPods [ 79 comments ] Get weekly top MacRumors stories in your inbox. [ ][ ][Subscribe] Top Rated Comments dannys1 Avatar dannys1 1 hour ago at 02:35 pm You don't need lossless audio in PS170 in ear buds - you can't hear the difference. You can't hear the difference on a PS10,000 mastering studio setup with golden ears, it's been proven time and time again by the worlds best ears. No one here has the worlds best ears, despite what placebo they think - the upgrades to the drivers and processing are much much much more important and impactful. If they tell you otherwise, they're wrong. Edit - click disagree all you want, you're wrong - scientifically proven to be wrong, no ifs, no buts, no opinions, you're wrong, end of. Score: 26 Votes (Like | Disagree) GermanSuplex Avatar GermanSuplex 1 hour ago at 02:35 pm Over 90% of people would not be able to distinguish lossless from iTunes Plus tracks with ideal equipment. Using earbuds? Probably even less. Score: 18 Votes (Like | Disagree) Moonlight Avatar Moonlight 1 hour ago at 02:34 pm Sounds like they will be lossless of my money, as this was the only feature I wanted to upgrade for. Score: 11 Votes (Like | Disagree) Grimace Avatar Grimace 1 hour ago at 02:33 pm A redesigned charging case? Ooohh...take my money... Score: 7 Votes (Like | Disagree) matt_and_187_like_this Avatar matt_and_187_like_this 1 hour ago at 02:37 pm You don't need lossless audio in PS170 in ear buds - you can't hear the difference. You can't hear the difference on a PS10,000 mastering studio setup with golden ears, it's been proven time and time again by the worlds best ears. No one here has the worlds best ears, despite what placebo they think - the upgrades to the drivers and processing are much much much more important and impactful. If they tell you otherwise, they're wrong. Lossless people are resistant to facts. Score: 7 Votes (Like | Disagree) Hmm Avatar Hmm 1 hour ago at 02:48 pm some nutty audiophile who were buying devices that shaved the edges of CDs back in the 90's Shaving the edges of a CD is crazy. The edge is where you put the green felt marker! Score: 6 Votes (Like | Disagree) Read All Comments Popular Stories iPhone 14 multicolored feature single pilliPhone 14 multicolored feature single pill Once-Rumored iPhone 14 Features We Aren't Expecting Anymore Monday September 5, 2022 7:48 am PDT by Hartley Charlton After over a year of reports about the iPhone 14 lineup, several once-believed rumors are no longer expected to come true when the devices are unveiled this week. 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