Apple AirPods 4 review: defying expectations

I’ve never been the biggest fan of Apple’s regular AirPods. The first few models didn’t fit my ears securely, I found their sound quality to be adequate at best, and I preferred the noise isolation provided by earbuds with silicone tips. But I fully recognize that large swaths of people love the standard AirPods for their open design and the comfort that comes with it. And after spending a week with the new AirPods 4, I can already tell you that they’re going to be an instant upgrade…