Apple releases new beta firmware update for its AirPods lineup

New Delhi: A new beta firmware has been rolled out by American tech giant Apple for AirPods 2, AirPods 3, AirPods Pro, AirPods Pro 2 and AirPods Max.

According to GSM Arena, the version number of the new update is 5B5040c, but it is not clear what is new in this update as the company has not given any details about it. Users can download the new beta firmware from Apple’s Developer Center. And install it on your AirPods by pairing it with iPhone and connecting it to Mac with Lightning cable.

Then launch Xcode 14 beta on Mac, go to Settings > Developer menu, and select the ‘Pre-release beta firmware’ toggle under the AirPods testing section. OTA will be delivered within 24 hours of pre-release testing option. is enabled, but remember that your iPhone must be running the latest iOS 16 beta, and the Mac must have the latest macOS Ventura beta.

It is also worth noting that this update is for developers and may contain bugs that can disrupt the user experience. That being said, Apple recently released the first firmware update for the AirPods Pro 2 for those not enrolled in the beta program. It has version number 5A377 and comes with bug fixes and “other improvements”, according to GSM Arena.