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Apple Releases New AirPods Beta Firmware With iOS 27 Features

MacRumors · Jun 9, 2026, 6:31 PM · Also reported by 4 other sources

Apple today released new beta firmware for the Air Pods 4, Air Pods Pro 2, and Air Pods Pro 3. The firmware is limited to developers at the current time, and it has a build number of 9A5292e. In i OS 27, i Pad OS 27, and mac OS Golden Gate, Apple is adding a new Air Pods interface and support for custom EQ. Air Pods are also compatible with the new Siri AI. With i OS 26, i Pad OS 26, and mac OS Tahoe, Apple added a beta firmware update installation option that's available from the Air Pods settings interface when the AirPods are connected to an iPhone, iPad, or Mac, which facilitates beta testing. Developers can use the beta option to turn on beta downloads.Related Roundups: AirPods 4, AirPods Pro 3, iOS 27Buyer's Guide: AirPods (Caution), AirPods Pro (Neutral)Related Forum: AirPodsThis article, "Apple Releases New AirPods Beta Firmware With iOS 27 Features" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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