Context

The best source for context on this question is MacRumor's AirPods Max roundup

Minutia

• There are already 3(!) markets about the year, so not duplicating that

• Q3 == July-September, Q4 == October-December

• I will extend this market until the next (post September 2024) AirPods Max are announced or...

• If confirmation is given by Apple or Mark Gurman that AirPods Max will not be updated, feature predictions will NA and date/release predictions will resolve NO

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• Update 2025-02-01 (PST) (AI summary of creator comment): Bluetooth Version Update:

  • The resolution now requires the AirPods Max to be updated to 5.3 or newer, which includes versions such as 5.4, 6.0, etc.