Engineer Creates First USB-C AirPods Max Mod, Offers DIY Kit

Ken Pillonel, known for previous Apple product mods, has developed a USB-C modification for AirPods Max, making it possible to charge the headphones with a USB-C cable.

• Ken Pillonel has released a DIY kit for $45 that allows AirPods Max owners to modify their headphones to include a USB-C charging port.
• The mod does not support wired USB-C audio due to the need for an additional chip, making it primarily beneficial for charging purposes.
• Apple is expected to release a new version of AirPods Max with USB-C and new color options later this year, according to Bloomberg.
• Pillonel's mod comes as Apple transitions to USB-C across its product line, following the European Union's regulations.
• This is not Pillonel's first venture into Apple product modifications; he previously added USB-C to the iPhone and AirPods Pro before Apple.

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