Overview

• Beta firmware build 8A5324b began rolling out July 29 to developers and public beta testers on iOS 26, iPadOS 26 and macOS 26 devices
• The update replaces the previous 8A5308b build and is limited to AirPods Pro 2 and AirPods 4 models
• New iOS 26 features include automatic pausing when users fall asleep, studio-quality audio capture for recordings and a stem-press camera remote
• A dedicated toggle in the AirPods settings streamlines the beta installation process without requiring manual Mac or iPhone configuration
• Apple says select new features will extend to other AirPods models in future firmware releases