# Apple’s Earbuds Get a Revamp: Hello USB-C and Robustness!
## Key Highlights
– Apple’s latest earbuds come armed with a USB-C port, bidding farewell to lightning connectivity.
– The new earbuds boast improved durability, thereby minimizing visits to your techie friend for emergency earbud surgeries.
– The recently introduced software features are also available for the last-gen earbud owners. (Seriously, Apple, that’s generous!)
## Hot Take
Whether you are an audiophile or you are just fed up with untangling the wired-headphone mess, Apple has got some gadget-glitter to sprinkle over your life! Apple’s new earbuds are saying “goodbye” to an exclusive relationship with Lightning connector and cozying up to a USB-C port. So, cheers to all those who love uniformity across their devices. What’s more? These little musical elves come with improved durability, reducing the number of therapy sessions for your heart every time you drop them. But the most surprising bit in this cookie is that Apple is letting the software upgrades available to the owners of previous-gen earbuds too! Not its usual style, huh? Kudos to Apple for not completely turning a blind eye to those clutching onto their old tech. Maybe they are subtly hinting that it’s your turn to make some ‘sound’ investments!
Original Article: https://www.wired.com/review/airpods-pro-2023-usb-c/