Apple has actually launched brand-new iOS 18 firmware for the AirPods Pro 2 (both Lightning and USB-C)and AirPods 4 (with and without ANC). It is unclear yet what this firmware does; it might be just bug repairs, or it might be required code to allow the brand-new hearing functions coming quickly with iOS 18.
The firmware variation for the AirPods Pro 2 is 7A302 and AirPods 4 get firmware variation 7A304, up from 7A294. Apple has actually not yet provided release notes for this upgrade, however when it does it can be discovered here.
There isn't a method to require an upgrade to the brand-new firmware; it will immediately set up when the AirPods remain in their case and charging. It can take hours and even days to get the current firmware. If you have not utilized your AirPods in a long period of time, taking them out of their case and utilizing them for a couple of minutes before putting them back in and on the battery charger might assist speed things up.
To see what firmware variation your AirPods are running, you can open the Settings app, choose your linked AirPods (near the top), scroll down past all the choices to theAboutarea, and take a look at theVariationline. You can likewise discover this info inGeneral> >About> >[name of your AirPods]
Author: Jason Cross, Senior Editor, Macworld
Jason has actually blogged about innovation for more than 25 years – initially in the video gaming press, then concentrating on lover PCs and basic innovation. He delights in discovering how complex innovation works and discussing it in such a way anybody can comprehend.
