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Apple Releases AirPods Beta Firmware 8A5324b With iOS 26 Features

The new beta build pioneers camera remote controls alongside automatic pausing to complete Apple’s systemwide audio rollout in iOS 26

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Overview

  • Apple began distributing beta firmware build 8A5324b on July 29 to AirPods Pro 2 and AirPods 4 testers running iOS 26, iPadOS 26 or macOS Tahoe.
  • iOS 26’s enhanced audio processing delivers clearer voice quality for both phone and video calls.
  • The update enables studio-quality recording for podcasts, interviews and videos directly through compatible AirPods.
  • Automatic CarPlay switching lets AirPods hand off audio seamlessly between iPhone and vehicle systems.
  • Testers can trigger firmware installs from the AirPods settings menu, and Apple plans to extend these beta features to other AirPods models in future builds.