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

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

In other words, without getting too much into the weeds of things, active noise cancellation works by the device "monitoring" the outside noise and emitting an inverted soundwave, or what Treski calls "the anti phase," to neutralize or negate the external cacophony.

The new AirPods 4 come in two models with different features, which may draw some users away from AirPods Pro 2. Here's how they compare.

Right after Apple's "It's Glowtime" event, I dashed out to get the chance to try AirPods 4 and here are my first impressions.

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.

Apple's latest AirPods feature an updated physical design, new case, and audio improvements, all for under $200.

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