The newest AirPods are the AirPods Pro 2 (USB-C), which were released in September 2023. They feature the latest H2 chip from Apple and come with new features introduced with the release of iOS 17, iPadOS 17, and TVOS 17. The AirPods Pro 2 have improved sound quality, better battery life, and are officially water-resistant. They also come with USB-C charging instead of Lightning, making them the latest AirPods to be released.