Monday, January 19, 2026
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Apple releases another firmware update for AirPods Pro 3, AirPods Pro 2, AirPods 4

Apple has released another firmware update for the AirPods Pro 3, AirPods Pro 2, and the AirPods 4.

Apple has released another firmware update for the AirPods Pro 3, AirPods Pro 2, and the AirPods 4. However, as usual, the tech giant didn’t release any details on what the firmware does

After you get your AirPods Pro 3, follow Apple’s recommended steps to install the firmware update:

  1. Make sure that your iPhone, iPad, or Mac is updated to the latest version of iOS, iPadOS, or macOS, and that Bluetooth is on.
  2. Make sure that your AirPods are connected via Bluetooth to your iPhone, iPad, or Mac.
  3. Connect your iPhone, iPad, or Mac to Wi-Fi.
  4. Connect your charging case to power.
  5. Put your AirPods in their charging case and close the lid. Keep the lid of the charging case closed, and keep your AirPods in Bluetooth range of your iPhone, iPad, or Mac.
  6. Wait at least 30 minutes for the firmware to update.
  7. Open the lid of the charging case to reconnect your AirPods to your iPhone, iPad, or Mac.
  8. Check the firmware version again.
Dennis Sellers
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Dennis Sellers is the editor/publisher of Apple World Today. He’s been an “Apple journalist” since 1995 (starting with the first big Apple news site, MacCentral). He loves to read, run, play sports, and watch movies.