Tipsters online have suggested that Apple could be working on a cheaper variant of the recently launched AirPods Max headphones. Launched in December 2020, the over-ear wireless headphones cost $549 in the US and ₹59,900 in India, far pricier than top-end options from the likes of Sony and Bose. New leaks reportedly point to the development of a more affordable model that could be cheaper by $200, thanks to a plastic shell.