For the second time in as many weeks, Apple has up to date the firmware for AirPods Professional 2 (each USB-C and Lightning variants).

Apple has not but posted launch notes for this firmware replace, however will accomplish that at this help web page.

This fall, AirPods 2 are anticipated to get a brand new “scientific grade” listening to check perform in addition to the flexibility to perform as over-the-counter listening to aids. Apple obtained the first-ever FDA authorization for listening to assist software program on September 12. There was some proof that the most recent iOS 18.1 and macOS 15.1 embody the code for this function, however it’s not but activated within the beta. It’s fairly doable that Apple will allow it with a server-side change when it’s prepared, and these frequent AirPods Professional 2 firmware updates could also be the results of rigorous inside testing of the function.

Updating your AirPods firmware

There isn’t a strategy to power an improve to the brand new firmware; it can robotically set up when the AirPods are of their case and charging. It may take hours and even days to get the most recent firmware. If you happen to haven’t used your AirPods in a very long time, taking them out of their case and utilizing them for a couple of minutes earlier than placing them again in and on the charger might assist velocity issues up.

To see what firmware model your AirPods are operating, you possibly can open the Settings app, choose your linked AirPods (close to the highest), scroll down previous all of the choices to the About part, and take a look at the Model line. You too can discover this info in Common > About > [name of your AirPods].