Overview
- Apple published firmware build 9A348 on Monday for AirPods Pro 2, AirPods Pro 3, AirPods 4, and AirPods Max 2 to enable new iOS 27 functionality.
- The firmware enables specific iOS 27 features including Custom EQ, Siri AI compatibility, a redesigned AirPods settings interface, an Adaptive mode slider, Precision Finding via Apple Watch, and GymKit support.
- About half of the newly enabled capabilities require the AirPods Pro 3’s hardware, while the rest work across the other supported models.
- Apple does not offer a manual install option; the firmware updates download and apply automatically when AirPods are connected to power and to an Apple device and the process can take several hours.
- Reports say AirPods 5 are expected to support the same firmware when they ship later this week, and the EQ settings are stored on the earbuds so users keep their sound profile across devices after the update.