{
  "id": 19388722,
  "title": "Apple Releases New AirPods Firmware",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/10/apple-releases-new-airpods-firmware",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-11-10T20:11:26.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MacRumors",
    "slug": "macrumors",
    "url": "https://www.macrumors.com/2026/11/10/apple-releases-airpods-firmware-9b47/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Apple has launched an update to the firmware for its popular AirPods line, including the AirPods Pro 2, AirPods Pro 3, AirPods 4, AirPods 5, and AirPods Max 2. This firmware update, identified by the build number 9B47, follows a previous version denoted as 9A348/9A350. Apple has been rigorously testing this new firmware over several weeks, however, specifics regarding the enhancements are yet to be disclosed. Apple is set to provide further details through its AirPods support document, which is expected to be updated in the near future.\n\nTo install the new firmware, AirPods users need to connect their AirPods to an Apple device while ensuring they are powered on. However, it's important to note that unlike other Apple devices, there is no direct software update option for the AirPods firmware. The installation process may take several hours due to this lack of an update feature.\n\nAdditional coverage on the topic includes articles on AirPods 5 and AirPods Max 2, a buyer's guide for various AirPods models, and a corresponding forum discussion on the AirPods topic. This story first appeared on MacRumors.com.",
  "summary": "Apple today released new firmware for the AirPods Pro 2, AirPods Pro 3 , AirPods 4, AirPods 5 , and AirPods Max 2 . The firmware has a build number of 9B47, up from 9A348/9A350. Apple has been beta testing the new firmware for the last several weeks, but hasn't yet offered details on what's included in the software. Apple has an AirPods support document that it will update with information soon.…",
  "key_points": [
    "Apple releases firmware update 9B47 for AirPods line.",
    "Users install via Apple device without direct update option.",
    "Full details to follow in upcoming AirPods support document."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}