Apple might ditch the digital crown in the upcoming second-generation Airpods Max.
The successor to AirPods Max is expected to launch this year.
It is rumored thatApple brings touch control on second-generation AirPods Max 2.
The wireless earphones original AirPods Max that was launched in 2020 have a digital crown.
The patent shows the technique for processing gestures on touch-sensitive surfaces.
At present, the AirPods Max has a digital crown that allows you to adjust volume and control music.
It is a unique feature that is hardly available on other devices.
This is not the first time that Apple has filed a patent for touch controls.
This year, Apple might launch AirPods Pro 2 in Q3.
It might unveil in September with iPhone 14.
