AirPods just got a long-requested feature in new software update
While it was overshadowed by release of iOS 27 , Apple also released a new software update for AirPods this month. The update brings a long-requested feature to supported AirPods models: custom EQ. more…
Apple has rolled out a new software update for AirPods, adding a long-sought feature to select models: custom equalizer settings. The update, firmware build 9A350, is compatible with various AirPods models, including AirPods Pro 2, AirPods Pro 3, AirPods 4, and AirPods Max 2. AirPods firmware updates are installed automatically when the earbuds are charging and within Bluetooth range of an iPhone, iPad, or Mac connected to WiFi.
Users can verify their AirPods' firmware version in the iPhone Settings app. Upon installing the update, a new custom EQ feature appears in the iPhone Settings app's Audio and Routing menu. This feature allows users to adjust the lows, mids, and highs of their AirPods' sound, offering more personalized audio control. While Apple emphasizes that the AirPods are designed to accurately represent audio, the custom EQ setting provides an option for those who prefer a different sound profile.
Users can test the adjustments using an Apple Music song directly within the Settings app. Although it's a basic three-band equalizer, it's an eagerly awaited feature for AirPods users.
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