AirPods firmware updates. Where are they from? What are they doing? We don't need answers to these questions to tell you that updated AirPods Pro 2 firmware has just been released.
The newly released AirPods Pro (2nd generation) firmware is tagged version 6.5.7 (6F7) . ) and belongs to the same assembly train. It's available for both Lightning and USB-C versions of AirPods Pro 2.
AirPods firmware release notes usually say the same thing same. : Bug fixes and other improvements. There's no reason to think this AirPods Pro 2 firmware update will be any different.
However, AirPods Pro 2 with USB-C have a unique feature when combined with Apple Vision Pro: lossless audio playback. The Lightning charging version simply won't work (due to actual hardware differences). Apple's first spatial computer is expected to be released outside the US shortly after it hits US Apple Stores on February 2 this year. No other wireless headphones support Lossless technology with the headset.
Currently, these are the current firmware versions for each AirPods model:
- AirPods Pro (2nd generation) with MagSafe Charging Case (USB-C): 6B34
- AirPods Pro (2nd generation) with MagSafe Charging Case (Lightning): 6B34
- AirPods Pro (1st generation) : 6A321
- AirPods (3rd generation): 6A321
- AirPods (2nd generation): 6A321
- AirPods Max: 6A325
- AirPods (1st generation): 6.8. 8
Apple explains how to update AirPods firmware using Wi-Fi charging:
To use your iPhone or iPad to make sure your AirPods are up to date, make sure you have the latest version of iOS or iPadOS. Open Settings > Bluetooth, then tap the Info button next to the name of your AirPods. Scroll down to the About section to check your firmware version.
To use your Mac to make sure your AirPods are up to date, make sure you have the latest version of macOS. Press and hold the Option key while choosing Apple menu > System information. Click “Bluetooth”, then find the firmware version for your AirPods. In macOS Ventura or later, you can also select the Apple menu > System Preferences, tap Bluetooth, then tap the Info button next to your AirPods.
