{
  "id": 2205953,
  "title": "Apple Releases New AirPods Beta Firmware With iOS 27 Features",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/20/apple-releases-new-airpods-beta-firmware-with-ios-27-features",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-08-20T19:10:49.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MacRumors",
    "slug": "macrumors",
    "url": "https://www.macrumors.com/2026/08/20/airpods-beta-firmware-9a5347a/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Apple has launched a fifth iteration of beta firmware for its AirPods Pro 2, Pro 3, 4, and Max 2, accessible to developers through build number 9A5347a. The update, introduced in iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and macOS Golden Gate, introduces a fresh AirPods interface, an Adaptive mode slider, and custom EQ support. This firmware also enables compatibility with Siri AI on Apple devices. When connected to an iPhone, iPad, or Mac running iOS 26, iPadOS 26, or macOS 26 and later, users can access a beta firmware option in the AirPods settings. By turning on beta updates, users can install the firmware, which can be downloaded after connecting the AirPods to an Apple device and powering them on. Installation might take several hours due to the absence of a software update feature for AirPods, unlike other Apple devices.",
  "summary": "Apple today released a fifth version of the beta firmware it is testing for the AirPods Pro 2, AirPods Pro 3 , AirPods 4 , and AirPods Max 2 . The firmware is available for developers and has a build number of 9A5347a. In iOS 27 , iPadOS 27 , and macOS Golden Gate , Apple is adding a new AirPods interface, a slider for Adaptive mode, and support for custom EQ, so the firmware adds support for…",
  "key_points": [
    "Apple releases fifth beta firmware for AirPods Pro 2, Pro 3, 4, and Max 2",
    "Firmware includes new AirPods interface, Adaptive mode slider, custom EQ support",
    "Compatibility with Siri AI on Apple devices enabled in iOS 27, iPadOS 27, macOS Golden Gate"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "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."
}