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You don’t need to replace your AirPods Max to get a splash of the new colors

September 10, 2024

Apple’s orange AirPods Max ear cushions on the original silver AirPods Max. — *The replacement AirPods Max ear cushions in the new color options are now available.* | Image: Apple

If you’re envious of the new AirPods Max colors but don’t think a switch from Apple’s proprietary Lightning port to USB-C is enough reason to upgrade, you can now buy replacement ear cushions in the new colorways that are still compatible with the original version of the headphones, as MacRumors discovered.

The ear cushions are now listed in Apple’s online store at $69 for a set in blue, orange, purple, midnight, or starlight, with shipping expected the next day. The new USB-C version of the AirPods Max are currently available for preorder but won’t ship until September 20th.

Apple is still selling replacement ear cushions matching the colors of the original Lightning version of the AirPods Max, including green, silver, black, sky blue,…