AirPods Max fans hoping for a second-generation version of Apple's over-ear headphones shouldn't hold their breath, according

Apple’s AirPods Max currently occupy an unusual position in the market. According to Gurman, they are too popular for Apple to discontinue but not successful enough to justify heavy investment in a next-gen version. This leaves the headphones in limbo, without the same attention or resources devoted to other products in the AirPods family.

Apple's much-anticipated second-gen AirPods Max are not expected soon, despite it being over four years since the original model's launch.