To a publication, Apple executives explained the magic behind AirPods 4 ANC feature that works without ear tips.

For the first time ever, the entry-level AirPods have active noise cancellation (ANC). Apple unveiled the new AirPods 4 on Sept. 9 at the "Glowtime" event where the Cupertino-based tech giant debuted the new line with two variants: one with ANC and one without ANC.

The work that began with EarPods continues to pay off as Apple prepares to ship the noise-canceling AirPods 4.

Apple’s AirPods 4 team sat down for a new interview detailing the challenges and timeline for the new AirPods’ design and development.

In a recent interview with Engadget, Apple's vice president of hardware engineering Kate Bergeron and AirPods marketing director Eric

Apple offers useful ANC while keeping your ears open on the AirPods 4. but the non-ANC model is much improved as well.