Apple has released brand new firmware for AirPods beta testers with iOS 26 feature support, here are the details on the latest update.
AirPods beta firmware brings five iOS 26 features to users
AirPods beta firmware has become a lot easier to install this year than ever—there’s even a public beta.
Today, for the first time since that public beta launched, Apple has new firmware available for testers.
AirPods Pro 2 and AirPods 4 have received a new 8A5324b firmware build (via MacRumors).
This is up from the last release, 8A5308b, which arrived earlier in July.
Notably, AirPods beta firmware includes early access to iOS 26 features like:
- Automatic pausing when you fall asleep
- Studio-quality audio recording
- Camera remote
- Automatic switching for CarPlay
- Enhanced voice quality on calls
These latest changes are currently only available on AirPods Pro 2 and AirPods 4, but eventually at least a couple will be available for other AirPods models too.
If you want to join the AirPods public beta program, here’s a step-by-step guide.
What’s your experience with AirPods firmware for iOS 26 been like? Let us know in the comments.
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