New Developer Beta‌ Firmware Released for AirPods Pro ‌2 and AirPods 4

Apple has launched an updated developer beta firmware specifically for the AirPods Pro 2 and AirPods 4.

Firmware ⁤Update Details

In a recent announcement, Apple unveiled a new developer beta firmware ‌version for its popular wireless earbuds, although ⁢specific details about the update remain⁢ scarce.

The Thursday release upgraded⁤ the build number to 7E5067b, ⁣marking a progression from previous versions, which included updates labeled⁤ 7B21 and 7B20. This software is applicable to both USB-C​ and Lightning variants ‌of both the AirPods Pro 2 and AirPods 4. Notably, this update does not extend to the AirPods Max or any other non-H2-compatible devices.

The Importance of Beta Updates

Apple routinely offers beta software across most of its platforms including those⁣ for its audio ‌devices like AirPods. While more frequent soft launches focus on iOS and ‍macOS updates, developers still benefit from these interim releases aimed‌ at testing upcoming features prior ⁢to their official rollout.

With ⁤version number 7B19 previously released, significant Hearing Health functionalities were added to the Airpods Pro 2⁤ that allow users to carry out hearing assessments or‍ utilize their headphones as ‍assistive hearing ​devices⁤ in cases of mild or moderate⁣ auditory impairments.

Potential Enhancements in Current Update

While it remains ambiguous what tweaks this latest⁤ dev beta brings forth on Thursday, ⁢it’s anticipated that it focuses mainly on ⁣bug fixes alongside‍ enhancements ​intended for ⁢user experience—rather than introducing novel functionalities. As standard practice with such⁣ updates, Apple has refrained from releasing detailed notes concerning this particular beta software release.

Installing Beta ⁣Firmware on Your AirPods

Unlike other systems like iOS or‍ macOS where ‌installation is straightforward when it ​comes to downloading betas, updating your AirPod’s firmware follows a slightly different approach.

To initiate this process successfully, you first need an active registered ​developer account—which is currently available at no cost. After setting up your ‌account, proceed through these steps:

• Activate Developer Mode via‌ Settings → Privacy & Security → Developer Mode.
• If ⁤you’ve just enabled ⁤it (or ​if it⁣ was ⁣already activated), navigate back to Settings ‍→⁤ Developer.
• Scroll down near the bottom menu section until you find Pre-Release⁢ Beta Firmware⁣ under different available testing options dedicated for your airpods;

• Select which pair you wish to enroll into this early pre-release ‍testing phase.