Apple has released new firmware for several AirPods models, bringing iOS 27-related features to users in the public beta. The rollout covers AirPods Pro 2, AirPods 4, AirPods Pro 3 and AirPods Max 2, expanding Apple’s next-generation software upgrades across its wireless audio lineup.
The update appears to be tied to iOS 27 public beta access, meaning users need a compatible setup before the new AirPods software becomes available. Apple’s latest firmware release is aimed at people already testing the upcoming iPhone software, rather than the wider public on the current stable version.
For installation, the key requirement is being on the iOS 27 public beta with supported AirPods hardware. Apple has also provided more detail around the installation process, according to the update note referenced in the report, though the firmware rollout itself is centered on eligible devices and beta software access.
The release signals that Apple is continuing to use AirPods firmware updates to add new features alongside major iOS versions. For users with the newest compatible models, the iOS 27 beta period is now also a way to preview incoming AirPods enhancements before the broader software launch.
