Apple Releases New AirPods Beta Firmware With iOS 27 Features

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Apple today released a fourth version of the beta firmware it is testing for the AirPods Pro 2, AirPods Pro 3, AirPods 4, and AirPods Max 2.

The firmware is available for developers and has a build number of 9A5336b.

Toggling on beta updates allows users to install the beta firmware.

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Apple today released a fourth version of the beta firmware it is testing for the AirPods Pro 2, AirPods Pro 3, AirPods 4, and AirPods Max 2. The firmware is available for developers and has a build number of 9A5336b. In iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and macOS Golden Gate, Apple is adding a new AirPods interface, a slider for Adaptive mode, and support for custom EQ, so the firmware adds support for those features.

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Toggling on beta updates allows users to install the beta firmware.
When the AirPods are connected to an iPhone, iPad, or Mac running iOS 26, iPadOS 26, or macOS 26 or later, there is a beta firmware option that can be accessed in the AirPods settings interface.
Firmware updates can be downloaded by connecting the AirPods to an Apple device and connecting them to power.
It can take a few hours for new firmware to be installed because there is no software update option like there is for other Apple devices.

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AirPods are also compatible with the new Siri AI.

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