In addition to the rollout of developer beta 4 for macOS 27.2, iOS 27.2, iPadOS 27.2, and more, Apple also rolled out developer and public firmware betas for several AirPods models. Here are the details.
Firmware betas also available for AirPods 5
Today has been quite a busy day in Cupertino. In a matter of hours, Apple unveiled the new Apple TV 4K, the new HomePod mini, the new $299 HomeView smart display, the Apple Home Collection, and multiple OS betas.
That includes macOS 27.2 Golden Gate developer beta 4, and its counterparts for iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and Apple Vision Pro.
On top of all that, Apple is also rolling out public and developer firmware betas for several AirPods models, including:
- AirPods Pro 3
- AirPods 5
- AirPods 5 (Wireless Charging Case)
- AirPods Pro 2 (Lightning)
- AirPods Pro 2 (USB-C)
- AirPods Max 2
- AirPods 4
- AirPods 4 (ANC)
All firmware updates carry build number 9B5043a. Apple has yet to detail what is included in the new firmware.
If you’d like to join the public AirPods beta, you can do that by enabling that option from the AirPods settings screen on your iPhone.
Here are Apple’s official instructions to update AirPods and AirPods Pro firmware
And here is Apple’s step-by-step guide to update AirPods Max firmware.
Which AirPods do you own? Let us know in the comments.
