Apple launches AirPods Max 2 for $549 - here's what's new with the flagship headphones

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ZDNET's key takeaways 

• Apple announces AirPods Max 2. 
• They debut with the same look and price tag as their predecessors. 
• An upgraded H2 audio chip allows for Live Translation, enhanced ANC, Siri Interactions, and more. 

After a week packed with Mac announcements, Apple debuts the second-generation AirPods Max. Nearly six years after releasing the first-generation AirPods Max and two years after releasing the refreshed USB-C version, Apple's AirPods Max 2 debut with improved sound, noise cancellation, and intelligent upgrades powered by its premium H2 audio chip. 

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