Overview

• Apple has re-released firmware version 7E101 for USB-C AirPods Max, enabling 24-bit, 48 kHz lossless audio and ultra-low latency playback.
• The update also introduces wired playback using a new USB-C to 3.5mm cable, addressing a prior limitation of the AirPods Max.
• The initial firmware rollout (7E99) was pulled due to a bug in iOS 18.4, which has now been resolved with the re-release.
• These features are exclusive to the USB-C version of AirPods Max, leaving the Lightning model without the new capabilities.
• The firmware update process remains automatic, requiring users to connect their AirPods Max to a device running iOS 18.4 or macOS 15.4.