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Apple Releases New AirPods Pro 2 Firmware

Apple today released a new firmware update for the AirPods Pro 2, with the software available for both the USB-C and Lightning models. The AirPods Pro 2 firmware has a build number of 7A305, up from the 7A302 firmware released earlier in September.

AirPods Pro Firmware Feature
There is no word yet on what's included in the firmware, but Apple is planning to add hearing aid and hearing test features to the AirPods Pro 2 in the not too distant future.

The firmware update could potentially lay the groundwork for those capabilities ahead of when the full feature set comes out in an iOS 18 update. Apple has already received FDA approval for the hearing aid functionality for the AirPods Pro 2.

Apple doesn't have a way to manually upgrade AirPods software, but firmware is generally installed over-the-air when the AirPods are in a charging case and connected to an iOS device or Mac.

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Top Rated Comments

AssassuN Avatar
24 months ago
The last one was too good, they had to nerf it
Score: 11 Votes (Like | Disagree)
jblank Avatar
24 months ago
Another one? We're on a weekly cycle it seems.
Score: 11 Votes (Like | Disagree)
24 months ago
I don't think I have ever owned an Apple hardware product that has seen so many firmware updates from the point I've owned it! And I've owned many Apple hardware since 1990!
Score: 10 Votes (Like | Disagree)
24 months ago
Just updated mine! There is this thing about software updates, they makes me happy even when I have no clue about what kind of changes they bring 🥹
Score: 9 Votes (Like | Disagree)
HobeSoundDarryl Avatar
24 months ago
That soft beep sound is morse code. I'm a little rusty on Morse, but I think the translation is either "Buy a new iPhone 16 today" or "Be sure to drink your Ovaltine"

Apple Marketing leaves no promotional stone unturned. ;)
Score: 9 Votes (Like | Disagree)
24 months ago
The usual:

'magic dance of plugging both things in and trying to ignore checking the firmware after making sure the bluetooth was connected before closing the charging case'

voila. 7A305. ymmv.
Score: 9 Votes (Like | Disagree)