Apple has rolled out developer and public firmware betas for several AirPods models, including AirPods Pro 3, AirPods 5, AirPods Pro 2, AirPods Max 2, AirPods 4 and AirPods 4 (ANC). The updates arrived alongside developer beta 4 of macOS 27.2 and its counterparts for iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch and Apple Vision Pro. All of the firmware updates carry build number 9B5043a, and Apple has not yet detailed what the new firmware includes.
Users who want to try the public AirPods beta can enable the option from the AirPods settings screen on their iPhone. Apple's instructions for AirPods and AirPods Pro call for updating the iPhone, iPad or Mac to the latest OS version, keeping Bluetooth and Wi-Fi on, and connecting the AirPods to the device. The charging case should be plugged into power with the AirPods inside and the lid closed, staying within Bluetooth range for at least 30 minutes. Reopening the lid and rechecking the firmware version confirms whether the update succeeded.
AirPods Max owners follow a similar process, except the charging cable connects to the bottom-right earphone and the headphones must remain in Bluetooth range for at least 30 minutes. If the update still fails, Apple recommends resetting the device and trying again.
The day's announcements were busy for Apple, which also unveiled the new Apple TV 4K, the new HomePod mini, a $299 Home View smart display and the Apple Home Collection.
Source: 9to5Mac · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing