AirPods Pro 3 get new beta firmware update
▼ Summary
– Apple released AirPods beta firmware build 9A5347a for developers and public beta testers, two weeks after the previous build 9A5336b.
– The beta is available for AirPods Pro 3, AirPods Pro 2, AirPods 4, and AirPods Max 2, all of which use the H2 chip.
– Users can opt into the beta firmware via the AirPods settings screen.
– The firmware includes support for new features coming with iOS 27, including some exclusive to AirPods Pro 3.
– Apple may announce additional surprise AirPods features at its September event, following past launches like Live Translation and Hearing Health features.
Apple has just rolled out a fresh batch of AirPods beta firmware for developers and public beta testers. The update targets AirPods Pro 3 along with several other compatible models, signaling continued preparation for the upcoming iOS 27 release.
New beta firmware for H2 chip AirPods models
With iOS 27 slated to debut next month, Apple is fine-tuning its AirPods software in advance of the next iPhone launch. The latest beta build, version 9A5347a, is now available for all AirPods featuring the H2 chip, including:
- AirPods Pro 3This release follows closely on the heels of the previous beta, build 9A5336b, which arrived just two weeks ago. For those not yet enrolled in the beta program, opting in is straightforward through the AirPods settings screen.The upcoming iOS 27 update promises a range of new capabilities for AirPods users, with several features reserved exclusively for AirPods Pro 3. This firmware iteration lays the groundwork for those additions and could include other behind-the-scenes refinements. There’s also the possibility Apple will reveal unexpected AirPods functionality during its September event.Looking back, Apple used last year’s September showcase to introduce Live Translation for AirPods, and the previous year brought Hearing Health features to the lineup.Spotted anything noteworthy in the new AirPods beta firmware? Share your findings in the comments.*Save 15% on certified refurbished Apple products Best AirPods deals and accessories available now
