Overview
- Build 8A358 is now available for AirPods Pro 3, AirPods Pro 2, and AirPods 4, replacing 8A357 on Pro 3 and 8A356 on Pro 2 and AirPods 4.
- Apple has not detailed any changes in this release, which coverage characterizes as routine bug fixes or minor improvements.
- The firmware arrives before the public release of iOS 26.1, which is still in beta testing this month.
- Some reports suggest the update may ready AirPods for potential Live Translation language expansion in iOS 26.1, but Apple has not confirmed this.
- To update, keep the paired iPhone, iPad, or Mac nearby, place AirPods in the charging case, connect to power with the lid closed, and wait about 30 minutes since manual installs are not supported.