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AirPods Pro 3 and more just got new firmware release in beta

9to5Mac • August 20, 2026 • general

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Apple has released new beta firmware (build 9A5347a) for AirPods models equipped with the H2 chip, including AirPods Pro 3, AirPods Pro 2, AirPods 4, and AirPods Max 2.
The firmware update is available to both developers and public beta testers ahead of the iOS 27 launch expected next month, and users can opt in via the AirPods settings screen.
This update supports new features coming with iOS 27, some of which are exclusive to AirPods Pro 3, and may include additional enhancements that Apple might reveal at its September event.
Previous AirPods firmware updates introduced significant features like Live Translation and Hearing Health, suggesting this update could bring similarly notable improvements.