{
  "id": 592713,
  "title": "Apple Releases New iOS 27 AirPods Firmware for Public Beta Testers",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/11/apple-releases-new-ios-27-airpods-firmware-for-public-beta-testers",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-08-11T18:55:58.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MacRumors",
    "slug": "macrumors",
    "url": "https://www.macrumors.com/2026/08/11/apple-releases-airpods-firmware-public-beta/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Apple has made the new AirPods beta firmware available for public testers today. This firmware, with build number 9A5336b, is compatible with AirPods Pro 2, AirPods Pro 3, AirPods 4, and AirPods Max 2. It mirrors the AirPods beta released to developers last week. With the introduction of iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and macOS Golden Gate, Apple is rolling out a new AirPods interface, an Adaptive mode slider, and support for custom EQ. The firmware enables these features for public beta testers. Additionally, AirPods can now function with the new Siri AI. For users of iPhones, iPads, or Macs running iOS 26, iPadOS 26, or macOS 26 or newer, a beta firmware option is accessible within the AirPods settings. Enabling beta updates grants users the ability to install the firmware. Downloading firmware updates requires connecting the AirPods to an Apple device and powering them on. This process may take several hours due to the absence of a similar software update option for other Apple gadgets.",
  "summary": "Apple today released new AirPods beta firmware available for public testers. The firmware has a build number of 9A5336b, and it is available for the AirPods Pro 2, AirPods Pro 3 , AirPods 4 , and AirPods Max 2 . It is the same as the AirPods beta released for developers last week. In iOS 27 , iPadOS 27 , and macOS Golden Gate , Apple is adding a new AirPods interface, a slider for Adaptive mode,…",
  "key_points": [
    "Apple releases iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and macOS Golden Gate with AirPods firmware",
    "New AirPods interface, Adaptive mode slider, and custom EQ support",
    "Public beta testers can use AirPods with new Siri AI on iOS 26+ devices"
  ],
  "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."
}