Apple updates AirPods firmware
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Apple has released a firmware update for AirPods, AirPods Pro, and AirPods Max with unknown fixes and improvements.
Devices that can install the update include AirPods second and third generations, the first and second generations of AirPods Pro, and the AirPods Max. The new version number is 5E133, up from 5B59 that Apple released in January.
Apple doesn't provide detailed release notes for the firmware update, but they generally fix bugs and enhance performance. Unfortunately, the company doesn't offer a way for users to manually install firmware updates for AirPods.
How to check AirPods firmware version
However, it is possible to check the current firmware version.
- Open the Settings App.
- Select General.
- Select About.
- Select the AirPods currently connected to the device.
- A menu that shows relevant device information, including the firmware version, will appear.
New firmware versions will be installed at some point when AirPods are connected to an iPhone via Bluetooth.
