For the second time in as many weeks, Apple has up to date the firmware for AirPods Professional 2 (each USB-C and Lightning variants).
Apple has not but posted launch notes for this firmware replace, however will achieve this at this assist web page.
This fall, AirPods 2 are anticipated to get a brand new “clinical grade” listening to check operate in addition to the power to operate as over-the-counter listening to aids. Apple acquired the first-ever FDA authorization for listening to help software program on September 12. There was some proof that the newest iOS 18.1 and macOS 15.1 embody the code for this function, however it isn’t but activated within the beta. It’s fairly attainable that Apple will allow it with a server-side swap when it’s prepared, and these frequent AirPods Professional 2 firmware updates could also be the results of rigorous inside testing of the function.
Updating your AirPods firmware
There isn’t a method to power an improve to the brand new firmware; it’s going to robotically set up when the AirPods are of their case and charging. It might probably take hours and even days to get the newest firmware. When you haven’t used your AirPods in a very long time, taking them out of their case and utilizing them for a couple of minutes earlier than placing them again in and on the charger could assist velocity issues up.
To see what firmware model your AirPods are working, you may open the Settings app, choose your linked AirPods (close to the highest), scroll down previous all of the choices to the About part, and have a look at the Model line. It’s also possible to discover this data in Normal > About > [name of your AirPods].