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Apple Pushes New AirPods Firmware: 8B25 for Pro 3, 8B21 for Pro 2 and AirPods 4

The silent rollout tracks with iOS 26.2 testing to suggest preparation for EU Live Translation.

Overview

  • The releases replace October’s 8A358 firmware on all three models.
  • Apple has not posted detailed notes yet, which historically default to bug fixes and other improvements.
  • Updates install automatically when AirPods are in the case near a paired device on Wi‑Fi with the case connected to power for at least 30 minutes.
  • iOS 26.2 remains in beta with a December public launch expected, and reports suggest the firmware may support that update’s EU Live Translation feature.
  • Apple is expected to update its support page with official firmware details after this quiet release.