r Apple has released a new beta firmware update for its AirPods 4 models and AirPods Pro 2, with build number 7E5080a. The update is only available to developers currently and does not provide details on new features or changes. Non-developers continue to use the existing firmware versions. To install the update, users must put their AirPods in Bluetooth range of an iPhone, iPad, or Mac connected to Wi-Fi, then plug them in to charge. The process may take up to 30 minutes. Users can check their firmware version by going to Settings > Bluetooth and selecting Info next to AirPods Pro when connected.
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r 1. What are the implications of firmware updates on user experience, particularly regarding compatibility and functionality?r 2. How do developers contribute to the improvement of products like AirPods through beta testing and feedback?r 3. Will Apple provide detailed information about the changes included in the new firmware update once it becomes available to the public? Summary r Apple has released a new beta firmware update for its AirPods 4 models and AirPods Pro 2, with build number 7E5080a. The update is only available to developers currently and does not provide details on new features or changes. Non-developers continue to use the existing firmware versions. To install the update, users must put their AirPods in Bluetooth range of an iPhone, iPad, or Mac connected to Wi-Fi, then plug them in to charge. The process may take up to 30 minutes. Users can check their firmware version by going to Settings > Bluetooth and selecting Info next to AirPods Pro when connected.
Apple today released new beta firmware updates for both AirPods 4 models and the AirPods Pro 2 with both Lightning and USB-C charging cases. The firmware has a build number of 7E5080a, and it is only available to developers at the current time. This is the second beta firmware update Apple has tested, and the prior version that came out in January had a build number of 7E5067b.
It is not immediately clear what new features or changes are included in the new firmware, but we'll update this article should we find out. Non-developers continue to have 7B21 firmware on the AirPods Pro 2 and 7B20 firmware on the AirPods 4, with no change until the beta firmware sees an official launch.
Firmware updates can be installed by putting the AirPods in Bluetooth range of an iPhone, iPad, or Mac that's connected to Wi-Fi, and then plugging them in to charge. It can take up to 30 minutes for firmware to update.
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