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.

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

Apple is launching a new version of AirPods called the AirPods 4, with a refined shape that Apple says makes them the “most comfortable AirPods ever.” The new model retains the open-air design, offers a “massive improvement” in audio quality, and includes support for personalized spatial audio.

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

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