Apple today released a new beta firmware for AirPods Pro 2, AirPods Pro 3, and AirPods 4. The firmware is currently limited to developers and has build number 8B5034f.
Apple isn’t currently testing any iOS updates, so it’s unclear what’s in the AirPods beta firmware.
With iOS 26, iPadOS 26, and macOS Tahoe, Apple added the option to install a beta firmware update that is accessible from the AirPods settings interface when AirPods are connected to an iPhone, iPad, or Mac, making beta testing easier.
Developers can use the beta option to enable beta downloads.
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